CURRENT MISSION

discover the mission of others

ABOUT ME

I love running, biking, everything outdoors, camping, Boy Scouts (yes, I'm a girl in Boy Scouts), traveling, cooking, ...and even washing dishes.

I'm a PhD candidate studying sanitation in low-income countries - working to reduce the number of children who needlessly die annually from preventable diarrhea.

PHILOSOPHY

Learn as much as you can. Do as much as you can. Live and love, be friendly and positive, have fun and enjoy. Help others, be responsible, and make the most of your abilities.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I haven't hosted anyone yet and will be traveling in the near future, but I'm excited to host as soon as I have a place. I love meeting people, learning about their world, and exchanging stories!

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I've formally surfed once in NYC, once in Greece, and three times in Istanbul, but I've also slept on couches in China.

Interests

Traveling, anthropology, language, folk dance, traditional cuisine, spirituality, biking, running, being outside

• dancing
• cooking
• running
• traveling
• socializing
• outdoor activities
• cycling
• camping
• anthropology

Music, Movies, and Books

Folk music, choral music, non-fiction, documentaries, books that make me think.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Saw a wild elephant in Thailand and wild monkeys in Indonesian Bornea. I've climbed Mt. Kinabalu in Malaysia and been to the Patola Palace in Tibet. I've ridden on a train for nearly 130 hours and am still in one piece!

Teach, Learn, Share

Knowledge of how to travel cheaply and pack light. How to travel with no plan and have an excellent time.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Cooking, dish-washing, stories, company on outdoor adventures

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Cambodia, Costa Rica, Israel, Japan, Jordan, Laos, Malaysia, Nepal, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand, Turkey, United Kingdom, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Bangladesh, China, Egypt, Greece, Hong Kong, India, Peru, United States

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