Texan, born and bred, but I never felt quite at home growing up. Travelling's been a way for me to see the cityscapes and the cultures I wish had been nearby when I was younger. I've been incredibly lucky in that I've gotten to spend part of my undergrad at St Andrews in eastern Scotland. It's a nearer base, and it means exploring Europe's far more reasonable. I've always loved learning as much as I can, so I've kept my courseload pretty diverse. I want to see, hear, and read about art, architecture, history, politics, economics, philosophy, anthropology, and especially cuisine. I wish I had a gift for languages, but I keep trying.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I am on winter break from my classes. It's a good time to explore a few European cities.

The most meaningful part of traveling is meeting people when I do. Hearing different stories from people with widely different lives helps keep me grounded, and I think it's good for my personal growth. Let's share them!

And as university student, I do not have a lot of time to devote to making money, I'd love to be able to minimize what I spend.

Interests

• culture
• architecture
• politics
• anthropology
• economics
• history
• philosophy
• art
• food

Music, Movies, and Books

All Quinten Tarantino movies, the Princess Bride, the Dark Knight.

Baroque, romantic, Pavarotti, big band jazz, Queen, electronica (like, Lindsey Sterling, etc.)

Harry Potter, Don Quixote, Infinite Jest

Doctor Who, Star Trek, Black Mirror, Game of Thrones, How I Met Your Mother, Parks and Recreation

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I love debating. It's my extracurricular of choice, and I'd argue it's a sport. I was honored to represent my university at the European Universities Debating Competition in Tallinn, Estonia over the summer.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I love chatting about just about anything, and I bring a pretty open-minded, outgoing attitude.

I expect to pitch in to share the cost of meals, but my cooking skills are rather comical. I'd love to learn.

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Bahamas, Belgium, Belize, Canada, China, Czech Republic, Estonia, France, Germany, Honduras, Ireland, Jamaica, Latvia, Lithuania, Mexico, Netherlands, Poland, Switzerland

Countries I’ve Lived In

United Kingdom, United States