CURRENT MISSION

Make the most of my summer in Europe

ABOUT ME

I love to laugh and I love to hear others laugh; laughter is the best catharsis, and I make a point to laugh everyday. When watching movies, I laugh at parts that no one else finds funny. I find humor in unexpected places, maybe this makes me weird, or maybe it means I will live longer, because I laugh more - I like to think its the latter! I also consider myself to be a curious person with a broad spectrum of interests, interests so diverse I cannot even begin to explore them all. I love listening to stories, and while the ones in books are great, I love life stories, and anectotes that people tell. Its amazing what you learn from a person's life story - people are fascinating. Though it is nerdy to state this I feel I must because for the last four years it has consumed much of my time and energy - I am a student at UCLA and I am earning a degree in Psychology and Disability Studies. I am currently studying abroad at Cambridge University. My goal is to become a doctor. On a lighter note: I love Mexican Food/ Latin American Cuisine - if I were to only eat one type of food for the rest of my life it would be Mexican food, so if I am staying with any of you CSers let me know of any great mexican resturants near your homes!

PHILOSOPHY

Use my skills and talents to benefit myself and others. I believe it is important for each individual to use their talents to leave the world in a better place than when they found it.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I am currently traveling abroad, and I hope to learn more about the cultures of my CS hosts. I think people gain a greater appreciation for the places they travel to if they interact with the locals.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I have no CS experience, but I hope to soon!

Interests

Right now college is my biggest interest that consumes most if not all of my time. When I am not busy with school I enjoy reading, spending time with family and friends, cooking, camping, and painting. I love ballroom dancing (foxtrot, cha cha, tango). I am a beginner at salsa, but I would love to learn more! I

• culture
• books
• dancing
• tango
• ballroom dancing
• dining
• cooking
• mexican food
• movies
• reading
• traveling
• painting
• camping
• medicine
• psychology

Music, Movies, and Books

Movies: It's A Wonderful Life, The Notebook, Harry Potter, A Good Woman, Scoop, She's the Man, Veronica Mars, The Tudors
Music: Classical, jazz, 80s, Elton John, Beatles, Queen, pop
Books: Ayn Rand's works, East of Eden by John Steinbeck, Harry Potter Series, Jane Austen's Works, and many more classic works.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Driving on an open and flat plain during a massive thunderstorm!

Teach, Learn, Share

I want enjoy a different culture, and share a bit of my own

Countries I’ve Visited

Aruba, Ireland, Mexico, Spain, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

United Kingdom, United States