I'm a recent college graduate who's currently working and living in France just outside of Versailles! I currently work as an English Language Teaching Assistant in a French high school and middle school, but ultimately I hope to work in publishing in the US.
I grew up in the US in Tennessee, and while I loved it, I was ready for a change, and I decided to take this position in France. It's been one of the best decisions of my life thus far!

Instagram: gracehelens

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I'm in a very undemanding job as a teaching assistant with plenty of free time to travel. Being a teaching assistant isn't exactly a lucrative position, so if I want to travel, I knew I needed to delve into the world of couchsurfing. Not everywhere I want to visit has hostels or affordable AirBnbs, so I knew this was my next option!

Interests

• wine
• reading
• music
• journalism
• food
• travelling
• musicals
• journaling
• writing poems

Music, Movies, and Books

I have way too many list, but I'll try!
Music: musicals (I've seen many and listened to even more!), alternative, indie, jazz
Movies: The Princess Bride, old musicals, Pretty in Pink
Books: The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath, The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde, Shakespeare

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I took the risk to move to France for a year knowing no one and having no idea if I'd even find housing.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I will gladly make a meal, share book or podcast recommendations, and an English conversational partner!

Countries I’ve Visited

Denmark, France, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

France, United States