I'm a student from the US who is currently taking a gap year from school. I spent the months of August- November in Athens, Greece volunteering with refugees (mostly Syrian, Afghan, and Iraqi) there. I am traveling in Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, and Paraguay now for a few months. I really want to work on my Spanish skills!

maybe good to know: I'm vegetarian!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To connect more with the local culture, rather than just hanging out with other gringos in hostels! Haha. Also, to work on my Spanish.

Music, Movies, and Books

music... Austin is the live music capital of the world, so I have so many favorites!! Arcade Fire, Beach House, Architecture in Helsinki, Tame Impala, Sufjan Stevens, Wild Child
movies... Its a Wonderful Life, Motorcycle Diaries, LaLaLand, Mean Girls (haha)
books... Wild, All the Pretty Horses, Things Fall Apart, Harry Potter (of course!!),

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Volunteering with refugees in Greece (completely life changing)

Teach, Learn, Share

Teach- English. Maybe some dance (I used to be a really serious ballet dancer).

Learn- Spanish. More about local culture, including food, traditions, music, and the best local spots in your city!

What I Can Share with Hosts

Share: Stories. Recipies. Slang words. Travel tips. & Anything else!

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Ecuador, France, Greece, Guatemala, Italy, Mexico, Spain, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States