I study global studies and community planning. I'm really interested in transportation policy. I wouldn't be planning on doing a career in that field if I hadn't traveled and seen the different possibilities for transportation.
I really like bicycles. I think they are wonderful.
At my university, I work at the outdoor adventures center. I really enjoy being in nature, whether that's on a canoe, strolling or biking on trails.
From July to December of 2018, I will be studying abroad in Amsterdam. Very excited for the cheese.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

In my experience, the best way to understand a place and a culture is to talk to people. It's amazing the different perspectives people have. Through conversation you can begin to understand that perspective and the world.

Interests

• cooking
• politics
• outdoor activities
• hiking
• canoeing
• sustainability
• bicycling
• bicycle
• vegetarian cooking
• kyaking

Music, Movies, and Books

I really like Harry Potter and fantasy books, like Ella Enchanted. I also really enjoy nonfiction, such as books by Michael Pollen.
My favorite movie is the 2005 Pride and Prejudice. The music, the cinematography, just all of it is amazing.
I mostly listen to indie folk music, like the Head and the Heart.
My younger siblings are really into Hamilton, so I can sing along to almost any song from the musical.
I also enjoy some German pop songs.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I spent ten days canoeing down the Rio Grande.

Teach, Learn, Share

Brené Brown's TedTalk, entitled "The Power of Vulnerability" shares an idea that has had a huge impact of my life: that connecting with other people is very important in life and that connection comes from vulnerability. I highly encourage you to look up the talk!

What I Can Share with Hosts

I really enjoy discussing life and almost anything. I think politics is really interesting. Since I study politics, I can have a informed conversation about US politics.
I also really enjoy trying new things and foods and learning about the world.

I also really like to cook and would definitely cook for hosts. I am a vegetarian, and am not very good at cooking meat, though.

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Netherlands, Turkey

Countries I’ve Lived In

Germany, Turkey, United States