I graduated from college with a BA in International Studies and a minor in French. During college, I lived in Caen, France for 9 months as an international student, taking classes at l'Université de Caen while working as an English teacher at a French middle school.
Other cultures and individuals fascinate me, and I worked at a refugee relief agency this past summer, where so many people warmed my heart. I loved making a positive difference in people's lives, helping them find jobs and transition to life in the US. All the people I met were amazing, and I'm looking forward to finding a job similar to this in which I can meet people from all different backgrounds and help where it's needed. I hope to ultimately make whatever corner of the universe I end up in a better place.

I recently returned from living in Japan for several months, where I taught English to Japanese students. I had an amazing time there and absolutely loved the people and the culture :)

I'm also a vegan, can play the viola, and am an inherently curious person that loves to listen and learn!

Что привело меня на Couchsurfing

I want to learn, share, grow! Many friends from around the world have recommended this site to me as they have had success with it as a traveler or a host themselves. I also have been a frequent attendee of Lancaster Couchsurfing meetups. I always enjoy meeting new people who stop by and catching up with the wonderful people who attend often. :)

Интересы

Vegan food/cooking, other cultures, languages, world news, dancing & music, equality, truth, kindness, compassion, viewpoints, harmony, friendship, animals, and people!

I love learning about different cultures and hearing everybody's stories, because each person has their own unique take on the world. So of course I'd love to hear yours! :)

• animals
• culture
• dancing
• dining
• cooking
• vegan
• news
• traveling
• socializing
• music
• hiking
• backpacking
• rock climbing
• languages

Музыка, кино и книги

Books:
Don't Sweat the Small Stuff...and it's all small stuff. by Richard Carlson

Films:
Intouchables
The Big Lebowski
Silver Linings Playbook
The Diving Bell and the Butterfly
(français: Le Scaphandre et le Papillon)

Best TV show: The Office
Also awesome: House of Cards

Music:
U2, John Mayer, Justin Timberlake, Stromae, Mumford & Sons, the Who, classic rock, Beyoncé, Fleet Foxes, Michael Bublé, David Byrne, classical music, piano, acoustic guitar, etc.

Классная вещь, которую я сделал(-а)

Skydiving!

Учу, учусь, делюсь опытом и информацией

One of my favorite things to do with anyone is to share good conversation over a meal and get to know one another :)

Чем я могу поделиться с хостами

Laughter, smiles, positivity, travel stories, ideas, philosophy & good conversation, language practice, and yummy vegan food :)

Где я побывал(-а)

Bahamas, Belgium, Bermuda, Canada, England, France, Japan, Monaco, Netherlands, Norway, South Korea, Spain

Где я жил(-а)

France, Japan, United States