BASIC FACTS: I'm a college student studying political science and psychology. 21 years old. Love exploring, making new friends, and EATING.

When exploring new places and wanting to take things slow I prefer traveling alone, though I do not mind traveling in groups. I'm not a fan of all of the touristy stuff/places. I travel because I want to know and understand the city's culture and it's heart.

I have always enjoyed traveling. My first chance to travel solo was summer of 2014 (prior to 2014 I used to only travel with family). It was a month trip to Vietnam and it was simply wonderful. I traveled from the deep south to central Vietnam. Since then I've been counting down the days for my next trip. I travel as much as I can during the school year--taking small road trip with friends to explore Maine, New years in NYC, and spring break trips in Boston and Washington DC.

As much as I love attending my classes and learning, I need a break from college before my senior year. I want to learn more about myself and the world around me. To make new friends. To assimilate and understand other cultures and traditions. To make mistakes and not feel guilty/regret after. That is exactly what I will be doing for the next 15 months. I'm currently traveling in Vietnam, and will be in several other places in North America after. Following, I will be studying abroad for a year in Amsterdam (I'm super excited!). There I hope to take advantage of Amsterdam's central location to explore Europe.

A LITTLE ABOUT MY PERSONALITY: I am a high energy bubble-making machine (not literally). My friends nicknamed me Bubbles, but I resemble Bubbles from the Powerpuff Girls. I LOVE (AND I MEAN IT!) hearing story...ANY STORY, and telling story. Be warn, though, I am not a very good storyteller. I love hugs and love receiving hugs. I prefer low-key hangouts while having a few drinks over attending many parties in one night. Do get me wrong! I do like parties. I think parties are great for making crazy wild but lasting memories. But, for me, sometimes a nice night in with old or new friends is much more meaningful. I enjoy being around those who are down to earth, and easy going. Those who are always up for trying new things and are not afraid of getting lost.

~~~Update~~~~

Beginning of February I decided to do a year-long exchange program and chose The Netherlands as my home base during this time. Later, in May 2016, I decided to extend my time abroad from 9 months to 13 months,. My goal for the next 13 months is to explore the beautiful planet earth, to learn more about myself, and hopefully discover my passion.

PHILOSOPHY: live and learn

Warum ich bei Couchsurfing bin

I WANT TO MEET PEOPLE!

It's easy to book a room at a hotel or through airbnb, but that's boring. Although I am not extremely extroverted (as I can be quite shy sometimes), I LOVE and WANT to meet new people and learn about their them, their cultures and cities.

Interessen

Traveling
Cooking/Baking
Exploring new places
Biking
Meeting new people
Talking
Reading
Volunteering
FOOD--willing to try anything

Musik, Filme und Bücher

Classical
Country
Jazz
Perry Cuomo
Tony Bennett
Frank Sinatra
Sam Cooke
Bob Dylan
Rascal Flatts
***Yes, I have an old soul

Eine tolle Erfahrung, die ich gemacht habe

3 days ago I caught and ate seafood on a raft in the middle of the ocean. Afterward I went coral reef snorkeling! (Quy Nhon, Vietnam)

The next day my brother and I went waterfall hunting. Along the way we befriended a local, who guided us up the mountain. It wasn't the biggest, strongest, or the greatest waterfall, but it sure was one of the most beautiful, refreshing waterfall I have ever sat under. My brother and I sat under the waterfall, leaning against the rugged rock wall, while sipping the coconuts we ordered from a local stand at the bottom of the mountain. It was a great brother & sister bonding experience.

Was ich mit Gastgebern teilen kann

stories
cooking skills
excitement

Länder, die ich besucht habe

Austria, Belgium, Canada, Czech Republic, England, France, Hong Kong, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, Northern Ireland, Poland, Slovenia, South Korea, Viet Nam

Länder, in denen ich gelebt habe

Netherlands, United States, Viet Nam