CURRENT MISSION

dissertation research in France // recherche pour ma thèse en France

ABOUT ME

Canadian born, American raised, French obsessed. Looking to speak French with anyone who's willing. I like good conversations over coffee or tea. I like side streets. I also like plazas. I like cafes with atmosphere that don't have to advertise their atmosphere. My studies tend to dominate my life sometimes, but I'm really not boring, I swear.

PHILOSOPHY

I care about art and science and communities and people.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I hosted a couple of couch surfers in my dormitory back in college, and then I promptly fell off the map when I entered grad school. But I'm back! I'm in Chicago for one last summer before setting off on new, semi-permanent adventures.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Martine. Laurianne & Victor. Hélène. Incredible, warm, inviting people.

Interests

theatre, cinema, urban/regional/rural development, architecture, good books, live music, cooking and baking, good conversation, travel (obviously)

• arts
• writing
• books
• architecture
• cooking
• coffee
• baking
• movies
• traveling
• music
• live music
• science

Music, Movies, and Books

Margaret Atwood, Jeanette Winterson, Jean Genet... lots and lots of movies, but lately I'm on a Christophe Honoré kick.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

It's pretty simple, actually, but I went to France and saw the Atlantic from the other side. The first time that happens, it's very funny.

Teach, Learn, Share

I bake a mean batch of cookies. I make French toast. I love to help in the kitchen. I'm always willing to help with English language skills - speaking or writing or both. I can help with French too, but it's far from perfect.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belgium, France

Countries I’ve Lived In

Canada, France, United States