Hello hey hi :))
My name is Ellyonna (Elly-AHHHH-nah), but most of my friends just call me Elly. I love to travel but am a broke college student - I'm currently a freshman at Grinnell College and will probably major in political science, which is what led me to Couchsurfing in the first place! I'm interested in a career in environmental and/or immigration law to help our planet and the people on it.
Other fun facts about me ~~ I love animals of all shapes and sizes. I am vegan but will not push my agenda on you, unless you're interested in veganism and have questions :D I love to cook (plants), dance/learn choreo, and workout on the regular. I'm also a certified yoga instructor, so I guess you could say I'm into health/fitness.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Housing is expensive which is wack, but I like to travel so here I am

Interests

• animals
• photography
• cooking
• vegan
• fitness
• yoga
• music
• political science
• dance

Music, Movies, and Books

Music - Basically I just don't like country music. Some favs are billie eilish, cavetown, BTS, Sam Kim, Chance, hippo campus, Cage the Elephant, twenty one pilots, BROCKHAMPTON, Ateez, Fall Out Boy, Lana del Rey, Lorde, Sam Smith, Levante - the list goes on.

Movies - Best movie ever is Howl's Moving Castle. Convince me otherwise. Other than that I just watch Umbrella Academy, SpongeBob, Regular Show, and animal documentaries.

Books - Percy Jackson, 1984, The Great Gatsby, The Secret History (Donna Tartt)

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Grew up on a farm in the cornfields of Illinois and didn't go insane

Teach, Learn, Share

Teach - Fluent English, basic Italian, intermediate Japanese, treble clef

Learn - I would love to learn Korean!

Share - Quote: "Really fucking tight" vegan food (highlights including african peanut stew, green smoothies, tacos), free time!!

What I Can Share with Hosts

If you're interested in languages I can give you the rundown with English, Italian, and Japanese.

I also place violin, clarinet, and a lil bit of piano that I can show you! Or at least teach you to read music.

Food!!!

Friendship?

Animal fun facts

I work at a daycare, so can watch your kids if you have any.

My love for kpop and its choreography

Countries I’ve Visited

Japan

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States