CURRENT MISSION

explore, dream, discover

ABOUT ME

Hello!

My name is Dana, I'm a 21 year old graduate student getting my Master's in Literature from Goldsmiths University in London. I grew up in a small town in Minnesota, and lived there until I moved to a slightly bigger town for university.

My second year of university was spent studying English Literature at the University of Birmingham in England. This was my first time in Europe-- and I loved every minute of it! I got quite a bit of traveling in-- but then broke my leg in Greece and unfortunately had to return to the US, (where I have been patiently awaiting my return overseas!)

I love to snowboard! I grew up next to a ski resort, so I have been on a snowboard since I was about 12 years old. During the summers I love being at the family cabin and wakeboarding, jetskiing, boating, and spending time outside.

I moved to the UK because I want to explore the world. Once you're over here, its really easy to hop on a plane and explore different places.

I hope to travel anywhere and everywhere I can over the course of my time in Europe.

PHILOSOPHY

"When each day is the same as the next, it’s because people fail to recognize the good things that happen in their lives every day that the sun rises." - The Alchemist

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I created this account so that I can meet interesting people on my travels, and gain new perspectives on different aspects of culture.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I have surfed three times! Twice in Barcelona, and once in Berlin.

Interests

Reading.
Snowboarding.
Travel.
American Football.
Being outdoors.
Writing.
Listening to music.
Spending time getting to know people.

• culture
• writing
• literature
• boating
• reading
• traveling
• music
• outdoor activities
• skiing
• snowboarding
• wakeboarding
• american football
• soccer

Music, Movies, and Books

Books : Nature (Emerson), The Perks of Being a Wallflower, The Alchemist, The Time Traveler's Wife, Great Gatsby, Walden, any Shakespeare play.

Music : My music taste is really varied and I am always listening to new stuff. Right now I'm loving old school rap and hiphop.

Movies : Same as music. It really depends on what mood I am in. I will watch pretty much anything.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I guess the most amazing thing I have done would be packing up my belongings and moving to England-- on two separate occasions!

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Mexico, Morocco, Netherlands, Spain, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

United Kingdom, United States