Hello there, I'm Anna! I'm an exchange student from Russia. Now I'm doing American Studies at Alma College. My hobbies are learning languages, yoga and arts. I'm open to new acquaintances and experiences. I love playing board games and hanging out with my friends. I can't imagine my life without singing and playing the piano. I really want to learn playing the guitar.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I deem that meeting local people helps me to dive into the culture of the city I visit. I'm here only for a year, so I want to make my life here as much vibrant as possible. Couchsurfing is the best way to connect with people all around the globe. Living and communicating with people of different mentality allows me to get out of my comfort zone. Thanks to this platform I can become a better version of myself.

Interests

• theater
• photography
• concerts
• yoga
• traveling
• music
• hiking
• food
• parties

Music, Movies, and Books

I love jazz, Latin music and the music of 1980s, but I'm open to every genre of music. I like watching comedies and dramas. My favorite book is "Flowers for Algernon" that takes a special place in my heart. I really advise you to read it!

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I visited 3 states in 4 days and I'm not going to stop! It was an incredible journey on which I discovered Illinois, Nevada and Arizona. It gave me new emotions and acquaintances. I'll never forget this trip. Changing time and climate zones felt so unreal as if I traveled through different countries.

Teach, Learn, Share

I'm a life-long learner. Getting along with new people is the best way to teach, learn and share. Through different cultures and mentalities I enhance my understanding of this immense world. Sharing life experience is mutually beneficial since everyone is different and their paths in this world are unique.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Russian culture is really versatile. It consists of facets and I can show it to you. There are many nations in Russia, and I'm a member of one of the indigenous society. I'm good at cooking Russian traditional food that is really delicious. I will tell you a lot about Russian landmarks and its beautiful nature. I'll bring my souvenirs with me! I can also sing some beautiful Russian romances for you :)

Countries I’ve Visited

Armenia, Belarus, Uzbekistan

Countries I’ve Lived In

Russian Federation