I grew up in the United States, but I have recently moved to Lille, France for my studies.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I travel fairly often, so it's always nice to find a warm place to crash or a nice face to laugh with and have a beer. Unfortunately, though I am unable to host, I will always be happy to get brunch, coffee or go out and show my city to new comers, because I love meeting new and diverse people as well as sharing knowledge and stories with them.

Interests

• education
• human rights
• dining
• breakfast
• beer
• coffee
• fast food
• flowers
• politics
• traveling
• teaching

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Rhye, FKA Twiggs, Manchester Orchestra, Grimes, Brand New, ODESZA, Bayside, The Front Bottoms; to name a few. Basically anything indie, alternative, quirky, has a nice beat.

Movies: Any Lars von Trier, Wes Anderson, or Gaspar Noe.

Books: I have a constant inner struggle between wanting to read something of substance about philosophy or political theory, but then there's always trashy romance novels..

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

When I was in high school, I founded my own chapter of Girls Learn International - a group dedicated to help girls around the world have the right to an education. Because I did that, the organization reached out and invited me to speak on a panel at the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women. That's when I realized that I want to do things pertaining to politics and human rights for a living!

What I Can Share with Hosts

I am new to Lille, however I have found some of my favorite places for shopping and sweets, and can share some great hidden bars and boulangerie!

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Barbados, Belgium, Canada, Croatia, England, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Luxembourg, Mexico, Netherlands

Countries I’ve Lived In

Belgium, England, France, Germany, Hungary, United States