I am a college student studying in Amherst, Massachusetts. I just finished a semester in London, and traveled around Europe. I love meeting new people, and getting new perspectives on life. I love adventuring, and trying new things. I am a small business owner as well.

I lived in southern Spain when I was 17 with a host family, and it was amazing. I loved living with people from the area because you learn infinitely more, and are a part of the native culture. Also, I concluded a month long backpacking trip where I stayed primarily with couchsurfers. I could not have asked for a better experience, with even better people. I still keep in contact with many of them, and was able to get a better feel for each city.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I like getting the local perspective, and hanging out with the locals. Also, the locals usually offer a completely new perspective that you sometimes do not find at a hostel, or hotel.

Also, I have been helped out immensely by people on couchsurfing, and would like to have the opportunity to help any travelers in return.

Interests

Snowboarding, reading, drawing, painting, traveling the world. I love meeting new people and hearing all that they and their cultural differences have to offer. I love talking and learning about anything and everything. I find almost everything intriguing so I will talk to you about absolutely everything!

• culture
• reading
• traveling
• painting
• drawing
• backpacking
• snowboarding
• business

Music, Movies, and Books

I love all music but country music. Some of my favorite books are On the Road by Kerouac, Huckleberry Finn by Twain, and all Thomas Pynchon.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I traveled to New Orleans after hurricane Katrina to help rebuild homes and the devastated community there. I have done many other service projects rebuilding destitute communities in the U.S.

Teach, Learn, Share

I would love to show anyone tips on drawing, or snowboarding.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Canada, Croatia, Czech Republic, England, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Mexico, Netherlands, Puerto Rico, Slovenia, Spain, Wales

Countries I’ve Lived In

England, Spain, United States