Hey friends! I am a graduate student in anthropology currently living in Memphis, TN. My particular area of interest is health care access in Uganda, but I have also worked under anthropologists working on food security and urban green spaces in Memphis, and soon (July 2016) I will be traveling to Honduras to work on a conservation project. I love to be outdoors- hiking, biking, swimming, or even just sitting on my deck! I am a social butterfly and love meeting new people and hearing their stories. When I visit new places I love to spend the whole day exploring and getting to know the locals! I'm all about long-term stays in a place, and though of course there are some things every new visitor to a place should check out, I try to avoid tourist hangouts at all cost!

My roommates and I will be opening our place up to Couchsurfers soon enough, so we'd love to host you sometime in the future!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I love getting to meet new people when I'm in a city by myself - traveling is always better with other people! Couchsurfing gives me the opportunity to meet new people and learn about their lives and experiences.

On the flip side, I've been able to experience some really wonderful hospitality during my travels and know what a big difference that makes in your experience (and mood!). So, I'd love to be able to show people my city and learn from them as well!

Interests

I love being out and about - I have a lot of energy that needs to go somewhere! I love to be outdoors, even if that just means reading on my deck!

• dancing
• beer
• coffee
• walking
• partying
• reading
• traveling
• live music
• outdoor activities
• hiking
• canoeing
• swimming
• parks
• biking

Music, Movies, and Books

I can watch The Office til my eyes fall out, but if i need a break from that then I love to read anything by David Mitchell, Gabriel Garcia Marquez, and Margaret Atwood.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

White-water rafting on the Nile in Uganda - one of the best days of my life!

What I Can Share with Hosts

My stories and my bubbly personality!

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Monaco, Netherlands, Rwanda, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

Italy, Uganda, United States