I'm Ellen! A recent college graduate and musician. I grew up in Pennsylvania but spent my college years in a city. I love nature, food, music and animals!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I travel frequently with a buddy and we have met so many amazing people on our journeys so far. Couchsurfing seems like a wonderful way to continue to meet people!

Interests

I'm a musician! I studied guitar performance in college and I sing and write songs as well. I've been writing and performing for almost half my life. I'm also very passionate about social justice and gender studies. I am always happy to meet other people who are compassionate accepting of differences.

• animals
• writing
• singing
• performing arts
• dining
• cooking
• traveling
• socializing
• music
• guitar
• violin
• gender studies
• languages

Music, Movies, and Books

Music... I love St. Vincent, the Dodos, the Tune-Yards, Tallest Man on Earth, The White Stripes, the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Nirvana, The Avett Brothers, Bikini Kill, No Doubt, Father John Misty, the Fleet Foxes, First Aid Kit,

I watch movies, but I have a hard time making lists like this... My favorite movie is Arizona Dream.

Books... Harry Potter, Jane Eyre, Wuthering Heights, Dracula, A Wrinkle in Time, The Tracker, The Chronology of Water, The House on Mango Street, The World According to Garp

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I'm only 22 so I can't say that I've done too many amazing things yet... But I did record and release an album that I'm very proud of!
https://ellensiberiantiger.bandcamp.com/

Teach, Learn, Share

I would love to learn as much of any languages as possible! Also happy to learn to cook and eat new foods :) My travel buddy and I are happy to give guitar/violin/voice lessons!

What I Can Share with Hosts

Like I mentioned above, I am happy to exchange language and music lessons, and recipies. I love to hear about what makes people feel happy, creative and inspired. I always enjoy listening to other people's music or other creative works.

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, France, Italy, Switzerland

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States