I grew up in Roscoe, a small town in rural Illinois, where cultural immersion meant visiting Medieval Times in the 6th grade. If you don't know what Medieval Times is, stay away. I now attend Macalester College, which has a strong focus on internationalism, prompting me to push my boundaries and explore what this world has to offer. My goal is to visit 50 countries by my 50th birthday. If you want to find me I'm probably playing soccer or hiking to the highest peak in sight.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

After getting a taste of different cultures through my experiences at Macalester and in New Zealand, I've been itching to see more, do more, and live more by meeting and connecting with people (on a student's budget).

Interests

• traveling
• guitar
• hiking
• soccer
• nature
• learning
• nature conservation

Music, Movies, and Books

Huge fan of country music but as it is not very popular amongst my generation I have learned to appreciate pretty much all types of music...except heavy metal, don't play that around me.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I've been on some pretty sweet hikes in the American west and New Zealand's South Island? I'd hardly call this amazing but it's the closest thing I can think of! I

Teach, Learn, Share

Always keen to share stories with new people!

What I Can Share with Hosts

An open mind, good conversation, laughter, and the occasional corny pun

Countries I’ve Lived In

New Zealand, United States