I'm a masters student in Canada (2 hours from Toronto) and I'm currently on scholarship in the Netherlands doing neuroscience research :) The most common question I get is "Can you read my mind?" to which the answer is, yes, so think nice thoughts ;) I'm not big on partying or big crowds but I love wandering quiet streets, admiring architecture, trying new beers, eating (really big on this one), practicing amateur photography, and taking cute photos of my friends laughing candidly while they're not looking. (And videos of them sleeping on public transportation because it's just so cute okay?)

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I'm a grad student so... I have no money. But really, instead of a cheap hostel I'd rather stay with a local and meet a new friend. (And to those I meet, I would be happy to show you around to all the cheesy typical Canadian stuff if you visit - CN tower, Niagara falls, maple syrup, toques... maybe igloos if you're lucky.)

Interests

• architecture
• photography
• beer
• vegan
• eating out
• hiking
• eating
• nature
• relaxing
• wandering
• vegan food

Music, Movies, and Books

Pretty open to most types of music - indie, pop, classical, rap, hip hop...
I like comedies and movies with suspense (but ABSOLUTELY no horror movies, I will run)
As for books, I will try anything :)

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I've gone cave diving in the mountains of Canmore, Alberta

Teach, Learn, Share

I can tell you all about MRI and how babies' brains are wired if you fancy listening to me gush about my love for science ;)
I want to get better at making small talk in Dutch!
As for sharing... I won't share my food (Joey doesn't share food.)

What I Can Share with Hosts

- My love for vegan food ...but not my actual food...get your own ;)
- My unbridled enthusiasm for the world's wonder and beauty (seriously, I'm not joking... prepare to hear me say "WOW, isn't the sky just amazing? I love that colour" at least 7 times throughout the day"
- Company on a future jaunt through Canada?! (I want to road trip)
- Probably an excellent hug

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Cayman Islands, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominican Republic, England, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Mexico, Netherlands, Scotland, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Canada, Netherlands