Born and raised in Wyoming, USA, my life started out with lots of outdoors and mountains. Early on, I fell in love with travel and international politics. I am now in my third year of university studies in pursuit of a Bachelor's Degree in Global and Area Studies. My last semester was spent volunteering and studying in Dakar, Senegal. I am currently studying abroad in Strasbourg, France to improve my French and explore Europe. I really enjoy meeting new people, trying exotic foods, wandering around new cities, and drinking a hot beverage.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I have very recently joined, as I am looking to a summer filled with grand voyages across Europe! This is my first time couch surfing, as I have a pretty tight budget and want to meet locals in the cities I travel to. I am also hoping to pay it forward once I get back to the US!

Interests

I love film, playing the flute in marching band, smelling everything in tea shops, walking around large cities, finding radically new experiences, and having long conversations about politics.

• culture
• walking
• drinking
• politics
• traveling
• outdoor activities
• surfing
• area studies
• languages
• volunteering
• mountains

Music, Movies, and Books

Favorite song: 1901 by Phoenix
Favorite movie: Cinderella
Favorite TV show: House of Cards
Favorite book: The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini

It's worth noting that these all change frequently.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I ventured across Dublin, Ireland during the festivities of St. Patrick's Day!

Teach, Learn, Share

I am open to learning anything and everything. I love sharing my experiences and thoughts in exchange for those of others. I am also able to teach English, information about American culture, and other tidbits I may know about the subjects I'm engaged in!

What I Can Share with Hosts

I have had a diverse array of travel experiences that I would love to trade for stories of their adventures. I also am very sympathetic to the process of learning languages and of course am open to helping with English. I am further very considerate of any kind of house rules or desires the host may have, while simultaneously being open to any recommendations or fun ideas!

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Croatia, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Kenya, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Senegal, Switzerland, Turkey, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

France, Senegal, United States