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Overview
About Me
I recently graduated from the University of Oregon with a major in Journalism and a minor in French. I’m WWOOFing in France this summer!
Why I’m on Couchsurfing
I am looking to save money while on my Europe travels and meet interesting people! I also love getting a local’s view on a city and perhaps a tour of each host’s favorite places.
Interests
Visiting cafés and bars, hiking, mountain biking, kayaking, skiing, live music, art, museums, and reading
- nightlife
- reading
- music
- hiking
- mountaineering
- skiing
- mountains
- mountain biking
- conversation
- meeting new people
- cafe
- writing poetry
Music, Movies, and Books
Music: David Bowie, Andrew Bird, MIKA, Animal Collective, The Beatles
Movies: Little Miss Sunshine, any superhero films, The Lord of the Rings, Monty Python and the Holy Grail
Books: anything by Michael Pollan, Everything is Illuminated (Foer), 1984 (Orwell), The Bell Jar (Plath)
One Amazing Thing I’ve Done
I worked as a political reporter in Accra, the capital of Ghana for a summer.
Teach, Learn, Share
I can teach the French I have been studying and a wide knowledge of history and literature. Of course I can also teach my native English. I would love to share my love of poetry (perhaps a poetry reading) and a meal/drink with hosts!
What I Can Share with Hosts
I am a fun, easy-going person. I am socially flexible - I love to meet and chat with new people but can be quiet/out of the way if necessary. Or, I’m always up for exploring a new city and town with locals!
Countries I’ve Visited
Canada, Ghana, Mexico
Countries I’ve Lived In
Canada, United States