Hello! I am a recent college graduate from the United States on a ten-week backpacking trip of East and Southeast Asia. I am originally from a small town in Michigan and grew up in the American Midwest. I studied math and economics in high school. I love adventure and I love to learn.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Through recommendations from friends and travelers, I've heard that couch surfing is one of the most authentic ways to meet people and learn about the places you're visiting.

Interests

Running, listening to/reading the news, current events, cooking, eating, more eating, hiking, being outdoors, swimming, and cats.

• cats
• cooking
• running
• politics
• news
• reading
• socializing
• outdoor activities
• hiking
• backpacking
• surfing
• swimming
• economics
• mathematics

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: I like a mix of good electronics and bad pop music.
Movies: Pan's Labyrinth
Books: 100 Years of Solitude, The God of Small Things, Angela's Ashes, 1984, Pride and Prejudice

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I've been able to shake President Barack Obama's hand. Twice!

Teach, Learn, Share

Eager to learn. As a follower of current events, I'm eager to learn about politics and government. Can teach math through calculus, but that would be fun for nobody.

What I Can Share with Hosts

An eagerness to learn, an openness for adventure, satisfactory bed-making abilities, unending enthusiasm, and the lyrics to most Britney Spears songs.

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Austria, Czech Republic, England, France, Germany, Hungary, India, Israel, Italy, Mexico, Netherlands

Countries I’ve Lived In

United Kingdom, United States