I am an American, living in France since 2010. Right now, I am a cognitive psychology student in my first year of Master's and an English teacher, but I've also been a fille au pair and a bartender in the past.

I enjoy talking about learning a new language and helping people whenever I can. I have a cat and a dog, I love them (and pets in general) very much.

Things that are important to me are being kind and respectful to others, and being curious and open-minded about the world.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Of course for travelling, but also to help me become more outgoing. I love making new friends but I can be shy at first, so I think spending time with fellow couchsurfers could be a great opportunity to come out of my shell!

Interests

• pets
• cats
• dogs
• aquaria
• concerts
• cooking
• swimming
• sightseeing
• biking
• cuisine
• museums
• rollerblading

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I left my home in Michigan when I was 18 and moved to France alone! Now, I have been living in Paris for 7 years.

Teach, Learn, Share

We could work on our French together, or I can help with your English.
I can give you tips about visiting Paris and the Paris region, and a couple other cities in France.
I also like talking about my studies in Psychology.
I would love to learn more about the history and traditions of the places I visit.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I would love to bake some American goodies for you, or cook you a traditional French recipe. I would be happy to spend time with you and get to know you; I am a good listener. I could also be a partner for swimming lengths or city biking, and I'm a beginner rollerblader so in the right place, we could do that, too!

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, England, France, Ireland, Italy, Portugal, Spain, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

France, United States