I'm a Hoosier by birth who went to college in the Bay Area and turned into a damned dirty hippie. After exploring a lot of different career options, I've decided that I want to be a college professor of sociology because I want to do my own research and write books. Starting graduate school in the fall.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Because I like meeting people, dig regional and local character, and want to save money.

Interests

Sociology, American politics, print journalism, public radio, museums, contemporary art, cooking, canning, travel, hiking, camping, backpacking

Music, Movies, and Books

Grateful Dead, guitar- and bass-driven classic rock, bluegrass and American roots music, blues, Bach

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I worked as an AmeriCorps worker at a college access nonprofit in St. Paul, Minnesota. I helped 40 high school students get into college on a "gap year" of service.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Myself, and I can teach you to can.

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, France, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Netherlands, South Korea, Spain, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

United Kingdom, United States