I am 18 years old and I have decided to take a gap year after my high school education before returning to college at the University of Iowa. I have decided to take this year off to travel and learn what I eventually want to study.
Ever since I was young my mother spoke German to me and when my father came home from work we as a family would switch to speaking Portuguese and English I learned at school.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I am on couchsurfing because I am looking for an inexpensive alternative to travel and I really enjoy meeting new people and learning about their culture and I believe this to be one of the best ways to do so.

Music, Movies, and Books

Music taste is very diverse, ranges anywhere from Kygo to John Denver.
I love ski movies and the classic movies such as Stand by Me and The Goonies and Forest Gump.
Unfortunately I haven't had the drive to read many books but my favorite that I have read is Looking for Alaska by John Green.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I qualified to compete at the USSA Eastern Championships in New Hampshire, a ski racing competition where I and 23 others represented Team Wisconsin.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I hope that I can share a good time and a good relationship with hosts, I would have no problem with helping out around the house.

Countries I’ve Visited

Brazil, France, Germany, Italy, Liechtenstein, Mexico, Switzerland, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Germany, United States