I'm a graduate student at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette with a bit of an adventurous streak. I love being outdoors and experiencing nature in a variety of ways. I am passionate about rock climbing, camping, cycling, and helping people. I enjoy many different types of music and food. My goals after grad school are to do a bit of traveling while completing some research and then become a guide at an outdoor program for at-risk youth.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

My outgoing personality often leads me to a variety of places to enjoy the outdoors or gain new cultural experiences. Sometimes it's hard on a university student's budget. I'd like to meet people with an insiders perspective on where I'll be going as well. :)

Interests

Climbing (sport, lead, bouldering)
Cycling (road and mountain)
Running (I'm really slow!)
Seeing new places
Connecting with other cultures

• dining
• running
• traveling
• socializing
• bouldering
• music
• outdoor activities
• cycling
• camping
• sports
• rock climbing
• tourism

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Emancipator, Random Rab, STS9, Calvin Harris, Joni Mitchell
Books: The Things They Carried, Slaughterhouse Five, (beat generation), Dante
Movies: Anything adventure related, American Beauty

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I rode my mountain bike for a 500 miles section of the Great Divide Route. I plan on riding my bike a for 4,810 miles next year conducting research on engaging women to participate in outdoor activities independently.

What I Can Share with Hosts

If you need or would like something please don't hesitate to ask. :) I am a student so I try not to spend much, but am happy to clean.

Countries I’ve Visited

France, Ireland, Spain

Countries I’ve Lived In

Ireland, United States