I'm a university student currently studying political science/economics and philosophy at a school called Minerva - through this, I move to seven cities around the world (so far we've been to San Francisco, Seoul, and India - the next is Berlin). I'm currently traveling on a month off of school before I'll be based in New York for the rest of the summer for an internship with a social impact/sustainability consulting company. I love to cook and bake (especially bread) and reading and writing are both big parts of my life.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I like to experience places through the eyes of someone who really lives there in order to avoid places which are well known/touristy and get a sense of a new city from a perspective it would be hard to gain on my own, without the help of a host. It also helps to build connections with a place rather than simply staying in a hotel or hostel and a sense of reciprocity (people helping people rather than everything being about monetary gain) and although I'm not in a place long enough to host right now, is definitely something I will do in the future to pay it forward.

Interests

I love to travel and live in new places, and I especially enjoy outdoor activities in those places (going on hikes, walks, swimming, visiting parks or spots with the nicest views, etc.) and finding the best places to eat. I also love learning as much of the local language as I can (even if it's only some basics) and walking around a new city without a plan.

Music, Movies, and Books

I listen to a lot of alternative and electronic music (a lot of French artists) and I'm getting more into jazz music as well. I read a lot (both fiction and nonfiction) - I love Murakami novels and general reading about philosophy/spirituality (e.g. Eckhart Tolle, M. Scott Peck) and poetry.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I did bike touring around the North of Thailand in 2016 with a few friends - for a couple of weeks, we cycled between cities and got to see lots of smaller towns and parts of the countryside in a way I've never traveled before. I also got to go to Burning Man in South Africa this year, which was an amazing experience.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach you how to bake bread (it's not as hard as it seems!) and teach you some French if you would like.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Good conversation and cooking sessions!

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Denmark, France, Italy, Mexico, Philippines, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Thailand, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, China, India, South Korea, United States