Originally born in the countryside in northern Minnesota. Raised by an engineering father and a stay at home mom. Grew up playing in the woods on a lake and a have always wanted to learn more from travel and other countries. I'm open minded, respectful, and always up for something new. I want to meet new people, have new experiences and to share what I know.

我为什么加入 Couchsurfing

I'm on couchsurfing because it's one of the best ways to contact and hang out with local people and travellers who have the same interests. I believe local people who live in different countries know better than the tourists and will be able to show and teach me more through their local wisdom.

兴趣

After receiving my Bachelor's degree I realized that the world is huge. I studied a lot of politics and economics and am always curious how other cultures function. I love being outdoors and travelling. I grew up in a small town and love volunteering in local areas. I believe by giving to a local community, I will learn the most and meet the most people.

• horses
• culture
• environment
• politics
• traveling
• outdoor activities
• backpacking
• camping
• economics
• engineering
• languages
• law
• volunteering

音乐、电影和书籍

I usually read autobiographsies, showing people's experiences in the world. Any books about people who travel, recently books on Buddhism as well. Watching environmental documentaries is my favorite. But I'm always looking for new, different movies and books.

我做过的一件不可思议的事情

For 6 summers I worked as a camp counselor and corral director at a Ymca summer camp in northern Minnesota. I taught kids how to ride horses, about environmental issues, and how to live with less than they have. I was even able to take 10 kids from France, Spain, and the US on an 8 day backpacking trip in the northern Minnesota wilderness.

教，学，和分享

I want to share my knowledge of American culture and what I've studied about the environment. I want to learn about foods, languages, and how local cultures live.

我可以与沙发主分享些什么

I haven't traveled much yet, but I can share my knowledge of my country and the good aspects of it. Especially the foods we eat, which isn't the super sized meal at McDonald's.

我游览过的国家

Bahamas, Cambodia, Canada, Jamaica, Laos, Mexico, Myanmar, Thailand, Viet Nam

我居住过的国家

United States