I grew up in California but love to travel and have lived for multiple years in Chile. International exchange has changed my perspective on what it means to be healthy and reinforced that it's the relationships I make with others that bring me happiness. I've enjoyed hosting students from Chile and Sweden in my own home and find sharing food an excellent way to learn about and enjoy different cultures. I love showing other people hidden quirks about my city, it makes me better appreciate where I live. I enjoy all sorts of outdoor activities from cycling to rock climbing to downhills skiing. When I'm not at the hospital you can find me playing with my 2 year old niece, having friends over for dinner, or setting out on an overnight camping adventure.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

The funny thing is that while traveling abroad I've always had the pleasure of staying with host families and never couch surfed. But now I'm applying for residency programs in Obstetrics and Gynecology and hoping to couch surf during my interviews so that I can meet locals and get a better sense of the communities I'll be considering making my new home!

Interests

Latin America
Outdoor sports
Poetry
Photography
Travel
Medicine
Cooking

• poetry
• photography
• dining
• cooking
• wine
• traveling
• outdoor activities
• cycling
• camping
• skiing
• sports
• rock climbing
• medicine

Music, Movies, and Books

Books:
Half the Sky
The spirit catches you and you fall down
Cutting for stone

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I summited Mount Shasta in northern CA (14,179 feet)

What I Can Share with Hosts

my company-stories about growing up in Davis, CA, being a med student, living abroad in Chile, my recent international rotation in Mexico.
a bottle of wine :)
a place to stay next time you are in my neighborhood
a potential friend for life

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, Ecuador, Mexico, Peru

Countries I’ve Lived In

Chile