N'hésitez pas à me contacter en français.

I'm an American that grew up in Massachusetts. I've spent my whole life here, including going to University, but have always loved to travel. I spent last year teaching English in Strasbourg, France and also spent a month and a half in Toulouse. I've been able to learn about different cultures and places through my studies but nothing compares to experiencing things first hand. I have couchsurfed and traveled up the west coast of France and Poland. One of my hobbies is competitive ballroom dancing. I've traveled a bit around the Northeast United States for competitions but am hoping to compete more nationally (and hopefully a little internationally if afforded the opportunity).

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I want to learn about places from the locals themselves rather than through a tourist lense. The best memories I have of traveling haven't been the places I've been but the people I've met there.

Interests

• salsa dancing
• ballroom dancing
• language exchange
• learning languages
• exploring new places
• meeting new people
• trying new foods

Music, Movies, and Books

Music:
ballroom/latin music, show tunes (West Side Story, Les Miserables, Phantom of the Opera etc.), Maroon 5, John Denver, Maître Gims, Stromae,

Books:
Where the Red Fern Grows, The Outsiders, The Jungle, My Brother My Sister and I, The Yearling, The Great Gatsby, The Big Rock Candy Mountain, Tess of the d'Urbervilles, To Kill a Mockingbird, Call of the Wild

Movies:
Sound of Music, Swiss Family Robinson, The Outsiders, Harry Potter movies, Forrest Gump, Back to The Future, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Disney animations, She's the Man, Star Wars, Django Unchained

TV shows:
Game of Thrones, Gossip Girl, Firefly, Bojack Horseman, The Golden Girls, Drake and Josh, Scrubs, Motherland, true crime shows, British period pieces (Poldark, Land Girls, Tess of the d'Urbervilles, Birdsong)

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Visiting Mont Saint Michel

Teach, Learn, Share

As I said I love learning languages; I think it opens up so many opportunities to meet all different kinds of people and is a great way to learn about other cultures! I studied French for years in the United States but didn't have a chance to use it until last year. I'm currently taking Polish classes as well.
I also like to bake and can show you some American recipes if you'd like.

What I Can Share with Hosts

A tidy and respectful guest eager to participate in a cultural exchange, American cuisine/gifts.
L'occasion de pratiquer l'anglais/français, comme vous voulez :)

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, France, Hungary, Ireland, Malta, Poland, Romania, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

France, United States