I'm a recent college grad from Helena, MT. I studied Political Science and Human Rights, with an emphasis on Middle East Politics and Arabic. I'm going to be relocating to Beirut, Lebanon this fall, after doing some traveling around Europe.

I love being outside, and I'm extremely obsessed with climbing -- rock, alpine, and ice -- and, to a lesser extent, with hiking and backpacking.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I'm interested in meeting people who share a love for exploring the world, climbing, good food, and discussions about art, music, and politics.

Interests

• cooking
• hiking
• backpacking
• trail running
• rock climbing
• art history
• languages
• world politics
• listening to music

Music, Movies, and Books

Books: The Poisonwood Bible, Song of Solomon, The Satanic Verses, Wide Sargasso Sea, Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man

Music: Nicolas Jaar, The National, St. Vincent, Tinariwen, Mashrou' Leila, Tarabband, LCD Soundsystem, Gossip, O Marineros, Maria Gadu, Amadou & Mariam

What I Can Share with Hosts

I'm a good cook and would be happy to make a meal to share -- Italian, Mexican, Thai, Indian, and Lebanese are all options! I can also trade a conversational lesson in English or Arabic (MSA or Levantine) for some conversational practice in Italian, French, Spanish, or Portuguese. I also have experience teaching climbing to beginners and could easily teach you the basics in an afternoon :)

Countries I’ve Visited

Brazil, Croatia, Denmark, France, Hong Kong, Italy, Jordan, Morocco, Norway, Palestine, Slovenia, Spain, Thailand, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

Brazil, Italy, Jordan, United States