25 year-old who frequently travels across the US and sometimes abroad. Lived in Volgograd for 6 months last year. Recently TEFL certified. Planning on going back to school to finish my degree in music education (violin and orchestra).

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To find accommodations and meet people! I love learning about new people and cultures, especially when they are very different from my own. I also love shopping at small businesses and seeing local art and music. Show me your favorite places to eat and find art!

Interests

• animals
• board games
• music
• violin
• hiking
• nature

Music, Movies, and Books

Prog, metal, chillstep, trap, reggaeton, jazz, classical, rap, hip hop, pop.

Sci-fi, fantasy, cartoons, anime, action, adventure.

Favorite books: The Prophet, Waking Up, Atlas Shrugged, The Hobbit, TBOM

Favorite movies: LOTR

Favorite shows: Futurama, MLP, Adventure Time, Archer, One Punch Man, The Expanse, SGU

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I taught English in Volgograd without any prior experience or education. I learned a lot about myself. 1) I love kids, 2) kids love me, and 3) I’m a great teacher and this feels like my calling! Halfway through my stay, I enrolled in International TEFL Academy and graduated with a teaching certificate winter 17/18.

Teach, Learn, Share

Traveling is the best way to learn and grow. Every experience in life can be a lesson, if you choose to learn from it.

What I Can Share with Hosts

My own stories, occasional wisdom, recipes, English lessons, some music theory, jokes, maybe a quick sketch

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Israel, Latvia, Mexico, Russian Federation

Countries I’ve Lived In

Russian Federation, United States