My name is Danielle and I am 21 years old. I'm studying abroad this semester and it is my goal to experience life. And what's the best way to do that? Travel the world! I come from Ohio, USA and am studying business at Radboud University, the Netherlands. I am a very outgoing person and love to meet new people. I first decided to do Couchsurfing because my friend told me what an amazing experience it was for her.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Couchsurfing seems like a very rewarding housing option and I can appreciate the connection that both the guest and the host can experience by sharing one's home.

Interests

You know, I really love to do everything. I'm adventurous, outgoing, and a very happy person! I love to play volleyball and basketball, go hiking and camping, play piano, ski and snowboard, running- I try to every day, participate in triathlons, volunteer, travel and gain new experiences, kayak, do yoga, and paint. Also, I like doing crazy things and going on awesome adventures!

• fish
• dining
• yoga
• running
• traveling
• painting
• piano
• fishing
• hiking
• kayaking
• camping
• skiing
• snowboarding
• basketball
• volleyball
• business
• volunteering

Music, Movies, and Books

Currently, Van Morrison and the Black Keys. I also listen to the Beatles (obviously who doesn't), Sublime, White Stripes, Neil Young, Lynyrd Skinner, Bob Dylan, Tom Petty, Red Hot Chilli Peppers.. the list goes on. I love chick flicks so anything funny and romantic -_- haha no judgments please! And I really enjoyed the books Freakanomics and All The Devils Are Here: Unmasking the Men Who Bankrupted the World.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I won the 2012 Servant Leader Video Scholarship worth $40,000. I guess you could say I love to give back! I also climbed to the most dangerous point of Monserrat in Barcelona, Spain :D

Teach, Learn, Share

"You know, if you give a man a fish- you feed him for a day. If you teach a man to fish, you feed him for life." I'm not sure what I could teach people, I guess it depends on what the person is interested in learning.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Laughs, stories, and great conversation. I can also promise you that I am very polite, considerate, and nice to everyone! Oh oh oh and food, of coarse.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Canada, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Poland, Slovakia, Spain, Vatican City State

Countries I’ve Lived In

Netherlands, United States