Hey there! My name is Bella and I’m a university student in the US. I’m from the wheat fields of Kansas, the heartland of America. I’m currently studying apparel marketing to hopefully get a job in the fair trade industry to help make the fashion industry more sustainable and with better wages and working conditions. This fall I’ll be studying abroad in Ireland at the University of Cork and traveling on weekends. I love to experience new cultures and meet new people to hear their stories. Last spring I couch surfed for the first time and met the best people and just had the most amazing trip in Scotland!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I’m here to experience the world with money stripped away which brings people closer together. I try to seek discomfort human connection. Everyone has a story and a reason they are the way they are. My generation is way too disconnected while being the most connected through the internet. I want to change that.

Interests

Soccer (futbol), knitting, reading, hearing people’s stories, snowboarding, exploring, crafting, cooking, blogging (bellativity.blogspot.com)

• singing
• snowboarding
• sustainability
• dance
• playing piano
• special needs
• racial reconciliation

Music, Movies, and Books

Music:
Any music that has thoughtful lyrics and more complex musicality none of this repetitive radio stuff,
Movies:
About Time, interstellar, a beautiful mind, Harry Potter,
Books: to kill a mockingbird, Harry Potter

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Raised $4000 to help end sex trafficking

Teach, Learn, Share

Teach:
Knitting, piano, cooking, minimalism, sustainability, and fair trade fashion
Learn:
surfing, guitar, handstand, Spanish
Share:
stories, food, and a good laugh

What I Can Share with Hosts

I really love to cook my hosts dinner, I can share my young perspective of the world, and always an ear to listen and learn.

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, England, France, Guinea, Japan, Nicaragua, Scotland