I am Senior at Arizona State University and living in Tempe. My past year was spent traveling South America and it could not have been a better experience. I am back in Phoenix until I have completed my degree and hopefully will continue my travels once I have done so.
I had some awesome experiences couch surfing abroad and I am happy to return the favor to any current travelers looking for a place to stay.
My current status is: full-time student with a part-time job. I study Conservation Bio-Ecology and Public health/Public Policy and any extra time I have goes into saving money for my next trip.
Besides that, I do take time for myself throughout the week to hike, exercise, visit friends/family or take day trips up north. Cooking Breakfast/Dinner are as much of a priority for me as school or breathing.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Happy to help out anyone that has the courage to make things happen for themselves. Traveling on a budget is admirable and I would be excited at the chance to be a part of someone else's adventure.

A few of my favorite backpacking memories would not have happened without the help of some awesome couch surfer hosts. While I have the chance, I'd love to return the favor!

Interests

My interests range depending on my level of free time.
When school is in session I spend my personal time: Reading, Hiking, Climbing, Visiting friends, cooking, occasional outings to the bars, day trips and relaxing outdoors. I prefer to eat most of my meals outside on our patio and I attend as many shows/concerts I can.

When my life involves nothing but free time and zero obligations, my interests are the same but on a larger scale: Festivals, Road trips, Camping trips, Backpacking, Rock Climbing and anything involving long-term traveling.

• arts
• books
• concerts
• festivals
• cooking
• breakfast
• chocolate
• coffee
• exercise
• walking
• reading
• traveling
• music
• outdoor activities
• hiking
• backpacking
• camping
• surfing
• rock climbing
• ecology
• public policy
• road trips
• long-term travel

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: My life can pretty much be chronologically explained through the various genres of music I have phased through. Those include: Rock (most styles excluding Punk), Alternative, American-folk, Indie folk, essentially all folk, Hip-hop (very different from rap), Electronic (college phase although still appreciated on a certain level), Reggae, and even some good ol fashioned country (Excluding all albums past 2007).

Currently I prefer Indie folk/rock and blues.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Forced six of my closest friends into a cramped van and drove 28 hours across the country to make it to my favorite Music Festival in Tennessee-Bonnaroo.

Hitchhiked my way for 3 days in a Semi-Automatic van carrying chocolate, through the Atacama Desert in Chile when I missed the bus and ran out of money.

Teach, Learn, Share

I have been collecting books for as long as I've been able to read and I have no qualms with giving them away.

I am not much of a baker, however, I have mastered the art of one dessert. My Dark Chocolate-Peanutbutter-Oatmeal cookies have become my only leverage when cutting deals with my friends and I will happily bake them at any opportunity.

As for teaching, I would love to take anyone climbing or hiking. I grew up in Arizona and have spent the larger portion of my life familiarizing myself with all aspects of it. I am a true desert child and very proud of my home. Other than that I hope through conversation you may leave having learned something new or interesting.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Endless amounts of coffee and a fully stocked library.

Warm Couch and relaxed atmosphere.

An interest in travel stories

Close proximity to the ASU campus

Close proximity to public transportation-Walking Distance

7 min drive from Sky Harbor Intl Airport

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, France, Israel, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States