I love new experiences. There is something amazing about trying something completely foreign to me. I find immense pleasure in having a conversation with someone I have just met, trying a new food, or diving into a new sport head on. I am not afraid to be a beginner. I know that never being a beginner means never trying anything new.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I am going on a study abroad to Ireland, and I am taking advantage of being in Europe by visiting as many countries as possible. I am drawn to couch surfing because I figure staying with a local of the country will help me learn the culture of the country the fastest. I am independent, but I also feel safer by the idea of having someone who knows the city looking out for me.

Interests

I am a very outdoorsy person. If I am traveling to a new place it is most likely because there is a mountain or some backcountry I want to tackle. I am very passionate about trail running, camping, mountain biking, and hiking, but my one true love is rock climbing. I am also an avid player of lacrosse, and I am the coach of the women's lacrosse team at my college.

• culture
• dining
• running
• coach
• traveling
• cycling
• hiking
• camping
• surfing
• scuba diving
• skiing
• trail running
• sports
• rock climbing
• lacrosse
• study abroad

Music, Movies, and Books

My favorite music switches on me faster than I care to realize, but I will always happily listen to anything with an acoustic guitar or violin. My favorite Musician will always be Andrew Bird.

As for movies I am not very picky. It is hard to find a movie I don't like, but a couple of my favorites are Amelie, Into the Wild, and Remember the Titans.

There are too many books in the world, it is impossible to just choose a couple. I love memoirs and adventure books.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I spent time in India working for a women's rights organization.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can share happiness, stories, a listening ear and inevitable embarrassing yet hilarious moments to ease any tension several times during my stay.

Countries I’ve Visited

India, Malaysia, Mexico

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States