My name is Nicole. I'm currently working toward my law degree at Emory University. My passion lies in international human rights law.

I believe in constantly learning new things. I attempt to live my life in a way that brings me joy while simultaneously improving the lives of others around me.

[Note: This profile began as a joint account with Ben Norton, but now I control it. You can find his personal profile at https://www.couchsurfing.org/people/bennorton/.]

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I couchsurfed throughout Europe during the summer of 2013. I backpacked through Germany, Austria, France, Spain, and Portugal with the help of couchsurfing. During that time, I met a lot of awesome people who taught me so much about their cultures and communities-- I know I'll stay in touch with many of them for years to come. Now I hope to continue returning the kindness at my home back in the U.S.

Interests

-MUSIC: I adore singing and playing the banjo. My evenings are almost always spent in the presence of live music.

-WRITING

-TRAVEL: I love to document my adventures overseas! (http://fromversaillestoversailles.tumblr.com)

-LANGUAGE: I've studied Spanish substantially, and I spent a little bit of time in Ecuador two winters ago.

-ACTIVISM: I plan to spend the rest of my life advocating for human rights. I love meeting like-minded people with similar social justice interests.

-TATTOOS

-ART: Dali, Klimt, Van Gogh, Hirst, Degas. So many different artists make my heart flutter. I'm also a sucker for visiting modern art museums and my hometown's monthly gallery hop.

-INTERIOR DECORATING: I have an embarrassing obsession with HGTV and home decor.

-CRAFTING: DIY projects and arts & crafts hold a special place in my heart. I particularly like to needlepoint. I know, I'm basically a grandma.

-GOING ON ADVENTURES!

• arts
• writing
• singing
• modern art
• tattoos
• diy
• human rights
• crafts
• traveling
• music
• live music
• a cappella
• law
• beaches

Music, Movies, and Books

There are too many to list.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

One New Year's I watched as huge piles of años viejos went up in flames on a beach in Ecuador. At the same time, children were setting fireworks off all around my head. Scary (and exciting) stuff.

I also got to spend time with cave-dwellers in Granada, Spain. Hands-down one of the most amazing experiences of my life.

Teach, Learn, Share

I love learning about different cultures and cities I visit from the actual people living there, not from guidebooks.

I can teach you about legal things, feminist theory, banjo-playing, needlepoint, life in Kentucky, life in Atlanta, and probably a million other things.

Hopefully we can share stories from our own personal adventures!

Countries I’ve Visited

Cyprus, Czech Republic, Ecuador, England, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Mexico, Netherlands, Portugal, Scotland, Spain, United Kingdom, United States, Wales

Countries I’ve Lived In

England, United Kingdom, United States

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