Italian-American gal currently living/studying/working in lovely Bloomington, Indiana -- home to Indiana University. I'm studying business and apparel merchandising, and am interesting in sustainable sourcing in the apparel industry! I've also been studying Spanish for most of my life, and hope to study abroad in Spain during 2018. Outside of school I'm an avid runner, biker, and cook. If you host me, I'd love to cook you a meal! My mother is an Italian immigrant so I cook lots of Italian food, but love to cook Indian and Southeast Asian food as well. Xo!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

In my travel experience, the highlights have been staying/meeting locals. Trying to make friends, exchange cultures, and ball on a budget ;^)

Interests

• diy
• cooking
• triathlon
• running
• cycling
• backpacking
• hitchhiking
• solo travel
• local food
• apparel
• sustainable sourcing

Music, Movies, and Books

Some of my favorite writers are Haruki Murakami, Milan Kundera, Sylvia Plath, Kurt Vonnegut, and Maya Angelou. My favorite films include Amelie, The Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, Trainspotting, The Young Girls of Rochefort, and Harold and Maude. I love music of all genres and roots, but have recently been very into Goldlink, SZA, Lorde, Jay Som, and TOPS.

Teach, Learn, Share

I'm happy to teach English or Italian phrases, as I'm a native speaker of both languages! I'd love to share the Spanish language, as I'm fluent but still working on my accent! I'm a very inquisitive and curious person and am down to learn whatever is taught to me. I have a lot of random knowledge and skills, and am happy to teach/share any of them really!

What I Can Share with Hosts

Italian cuisine, a killer Thai coconut curry, my unreal dance moves, and lots of stories !

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, China, Croatia, England, France, Germany, India, Ireland, Italy, Mexico, Netherlands, Slovenia, Spain, Thailand, Turkey

Countries I’ve Lived In

Italy, United States