Hello! I'm a recent college grad from Maine. I like to spend my time in the outdoors, playing board games, and seeking out adventure...it's out there! (and watching Up, for that matter). Next year I'll be off to medical school, and in the meantime I'm trying to travel as much as possible. I'm interested in global health and social justice, with a focus in maternal and child health. I studied public health in Cuba and worked in Guatemala in prenatal care, if those things interest you I would love to talk about it :)

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I love getting to know people in the places I'm traveling. It would be a privilege to stay with you! I haven't hosted yet since I've been traveling pretty constantly for the past couple of years, but definitely want to give back to the community and will hopefully be hosting in the near future.

Interests

• cats
• board games
• outdoor activities
• hiking
• rock climbing
• social justice
• environmentalism
• riddles
• global health
• aerial acrobatics
• health equity

Music, Movies, and Books

I'm a bookworm! I would love to exchange book recommendations. Some of my favorite books are When Breath Becomes Air, A Constellation of Vital Phenomena, The DaVinci Code, The Bean Trees, and Water for Elephants.

My favorite movies are The Danish Girl, Erin Brockovich, Still Alice, The King's Speech, Imitation Game, My Name is Khan, and Beasts of the Southern Wild.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Last summer I survived falling down a cliff with only a few scratches! I can also get toothpaste back into a tube if needed...

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach you some partner acrobatics/partner yoga! And we can work on your English or Spanish if you're learning.

I'm happy to help out around the house in whatever way I can!

What I Can Share with Hosts

I love talking to people from many walks of life, and learning languages (hoping to learn some French this year). I would be so happy to play games/board games with you (my favorites are Taboo, Pictionary, and Fish Bowl) or exchange riddles. I also love animals and spending time outdoors - hiking, swimming, rock climbing, and boating!

Countries I’ve Visited

Costa Rica, Denmark, Ecuador, Egypt, Ethiopia, France, Honduras, Israel, Kenya, Mexico, Nepal, Peru, Rwanda, Spain, Taiwan, Tanzania, Uganda

Countries I’ve Lived In

Cuba, Guatemala, United States