I am a student from the USA currently studying abroad in Madrid. I am not verified due to a very tight current budget, feel free to message me on facebook, linkedin, etc if you want to make sure I am who I say I am!

I love hiking, eating, and exploring new cultures. This is my first time long-term experience abroad and I am trying to make the most of it before I begin working in New York City this summer.

I would love to meet new people and get new experiences—in Madrid and beyond.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I am trying to see Europe on a college budget, which can seem impossible sometimes. I also would like to expand my social experience abroad and meet new people and experience new cultures from a local's point of view.

Interests

• yoga
• running
• reading
• music
• mountaineering
• food
• weight lifting

Music, Movies, and Books

I love poetry and literature, and I listen to podcasts all day. I love Pod Save America and anything from NPR. I also love TV and film, and recently finished Bojack Horseman.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Summited Mt. Kilimanjaro this August

Teach, Learn, Share

I would love to learn about local cuisine, particularly desserts! I can share my own top-secret apple pie recipe, and bring sweets from Spain.

I also love sports—I would love to teach you to ice skate, play field hockey, or go for a jog. Love yoga, weights, and pickup sports.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I am super outgoing and love making friends in new places. I love to cook and talk, and would love to teach some of my midwestern card games or favorite podcasts. I also am down for language exchange--I love learning spanish, and am interested in other romance languages as well.

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, Denmark, England, France, Italy, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Tanzania

Countries I’ve Lived In

Spain, United States