I am a Comparative Literature student at UC Berkeley. I am studying abroad in Bordeaux, France to complete my thesis and to immerse myself in French culture. I studied last year in Bologna, Italy so I am not completely new to Europe.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I've heard great things about couchsurfing. I'm hoping to meet someone who will not only house me, but offer great tips on places to go for food and fun! Also as a struggling college student, I feel that couchsurfing is a welcoming community that would understand the budget of a college student.

Interests

Journaling, spending a lot of time on analyzing myself in relation to other individuals, Reading, Eating , dancing and singing (not well), blasting music, having picnics, going on nature walks, going to concerts, and having a good ale or red wine with great conversation.

• culture
• literature
• singing
• concerts
• dancing
• dining
• cooking
• recipes
• wine
• red wine
• reading
• music

Music, Movies, and Books

Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
Ameliè
Pan's Labyrinth
Lord of The Rings
The Royal Tannenbaums
Darjeeling Limited
The Life Aquatic
Deathproof
Pulp Fiction
Kill Bill Volume 1 (not 2)
Roshoman
The Earrings of Madame D'
The Blowup

The Sun Also Rises
Another Country
Giovanni's Room
La Princesse de Cleves
Beloved
Teorema

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Lived in four different places in less than 3 years!
- California
- New York
- Italy
- France

Teach, Learn, Share

I would love to teach some English and practice my French and Italian
I would love to talk about the complexity of race in Europe and in America
I would love to learn to cook some amazing recipes

What I Can Share with Hosts

Cleaning, cooking (some good home cooked meals!), helping with toiletries and other house supplies
Good conversation
Italian language
Laughter

Countries I’ve Visited

France, Ireland, Italy, Spain, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

France, Italy, United States