I grew up in the US, went to uni in France, and am currently living in Taiwan. I’m interested in lots of stuff including environmentalism and sustainability, cooking (vegetarian/vegan cooking too even if I eat everything) and anything music. I’m sometimes a listener and sometimes a talker, you’ve gotta read the room ya know. Politically involved, member of the LGBT community.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

In all seriousness, I think couchsurfing is the best way to travel because of the real and lasting connections we make. Life is full of unknowns and I want to get to know the world and its people a little more before studies/a career, etc.

However, here’s the obligatory “I’m just here to make friends thanks”

Music, Movies, and Books

Movies- David Lynch’s stuff, Miyazaki anything, films that explore subjects completely unknown to me.
Music- I play classical violin so I love Dvorak, Saint Saëns and Shostakovich but also The Strokes, Cesaria, Jazz and French music and lots else!
I also love art, going to museums, seeing art made and participating in artistic projects.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Waking up at 5 to visit a lake just to discover it had been drained, riding a motor scooter in Napoli during rush hour, building a life for myself in a foreign country

Teach, Learn, Share

I want to get to know you for who you are! And hey, if all else fails I can cook you something :)
I was a counselor at an English summer camp which doesn’t qualify me as an expert but we can definitely practice English or French.
As I said, I study cell biology and physiology and I love to learn how things work, not just in biology but in all that we see.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I am a quick learner and am willing to help with most anything, also a big believer in leaving a place looking better than you found it.
I love music! If you're into performing, want to start, or are just an enthusiast, we'll have something to talk about.
Growing up, my mother taught me cuisine from her country and I’d love to teach it to anyone willing to learn.

Countries I’ve Visited

Armenia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, China, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, England, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Romania, Scotland, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand

Countries I’ve Lived In

France, Taiwan, United States