Im currently studying at Minerva KGI schools. Through this University I will study and live in South Korea, India, Germany, Argentina, UK and Taiwan in the next three years. Originally from the Midwest but (obviously) not there now - hope to host couch-surfers when I have a more permanent address. :) Love hiking, running and learning languages!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I want to meet new people and have a more authentic experience (with locals) in the places I visit.

Interests

• writing
• wine
• running
• walking
• traveling
• hiking
• trail running
• tennis
• table tennis
• international relations
• food
• korean
• asian food
• asian cooking
• mandarin

Music, Movies, and Books

Favorite Books: The Nightgale, The Paris Wife, 1Q84, Homo Deus, Norwegian Wood, The Name of the Wind, The Shadow of the Wind

Favorite Movies: I Origins, Tropic Thunder, Love Rosie, Lord of the Rings

Music: The Kooks, The Do, Alt-J, Lorde, Jack Johnson, etc.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I summit-ted Mount Fuji for sunrise. I started hiking as the sun set and made it to the top right in time for sunrise. Absolutely amazing.

I have also ran a half marathon in Istanbul that started on the Asian continent and ended on the European continent.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach Mandarin, Turkish, Spanish... to those interested. :) I am always interesting in learning more languages and getting to know the neighborhood Im staying in.

I love running, hiking, playing tennis, yoga, badminton, dancing or just working out. Happy to lead or join workouts :)

What I Can Share with Hosts

I love cooking and can make some killer Chinese/Korean/Vietnamese/Indian food.

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, China, Japan, Mexico, South Korea, Spain, Thailand, Turkey, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

China, Japan, South Korea, Turkey, United States