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!

Why I’m on 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. :)

Interests

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

Music, Movies, and Books

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.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Skydiving!

Teach, Learn, Share

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

What I Can Share with Hosts

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

Countries I’ve Visited

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

Countries I’ve Lived In

France, Japan, United States