I'm a student at the University of Denver studying International Relations. Though I'm currently a student studying abroad at the American University in Bulgaria for the year. Currently I divide my time through studying, enjoying those around me, volunteer work in Northern Greece at the refugee camps, and traveling whenever I have the chance.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I'm here because the Couchsurfing I have done in the past has created some amazing experiences with the people I've met and introduced me to individuals who will become some of my most cherished friends. Couchsurfing also helps offset living costs because we all know student=not much $$.

Interests

Out of everything skiing and hiking our what I'm most passionate about. I have been skiing since I was around 2 and have been an active alpine ski racer in GS and Slalom for over 11 years. I have backpacked through significant portions of the Appalachian Trail in the northeastern United States.

• hiking
• backpacking
• sailing
• skiing
• volunteering
• computers

Music, Movies, and Books

Music- Alt J, Kanye West, Foster the People, Nujabes, Lupe Fiasco
Movies-Holes, Shawshank Redemption, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, Thunderball
Books- Anna Karenina, Timeline, and Why Nations Fail

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

To hear a small Iraqi refugee child say "Shoukran" for giving him a meal in Thessaloniki. Also maybe when I think I fell in love.

Teach, Learn, Share

Enjoy talking about international development and educational policy, discuss music genres, and always working on improving our foreign language skills.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I'm fairly well traveled around the United States and Europe with enough stories to keep us at the bar until sunrise. I just enjoy great conversation with great people, so for whatever period we get to meet I'm sure that will at least leave having found something worth remembering.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Bahamas, Canada, Costa Rica, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Greece, Italy, Macedonia, Mexico, Norway, Poland, Russian Federation, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

Bulgaria, United States