Hello my name is Kaila. I am a student originally from New York but I've lived in London for the last year. I am currently pursuing degrees in Neural Science and Applied Psychology but I ultimately hope to work in business. This year I studied abroad in London and I had such a blast. Before coming to London, I had never traveled outside the United States but I've dreamed about traveling the world since I was a little girl. My family never had much interest in travel, but my parents always told me that when I was an adult I could make traveling my priority...and that is exactly what I have done. By the end of this year I hope to have visited over 30 countries and some of the most important landmarks in the world! I really believe this is just the beginning of my lifelong passion for traveling and I can't wait for a lifetime of global adventures.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I believe couchsurfing is an amazing opportunity because it allows travelers to experience a place through the eyes of locals who are proud to share their home. Of course I enjoy seeing tourist attractions, but my favorite experiences involve interacting with new people from around the world and learning about their life experiences.

Interests

I have so many diverse interests its hard to just name a few. I have always loved music and theatre, in fact I almost pursued it for a career. Even though I have changed career paths, theatre and music are still some of my greatest passions and I love to experience them around the world. I also love photography. I am not very good at it, but I love to find interesting ways to capture the things I see on my travels so that I can look back on them and remember all of my adventures. Most of all, I love to learn. Museums, books, traveling, language...I love anyone who can teach me something new!

• arts
• photography
• education
• traveling
• music
• backpacking
• neural science

Music, Movies, and Books

I love every kind of music but my favorite artist is Damien Rice, who is an Irish folk singer. I haven't watched a movie in quite awhile but my all-time favorites are Good Will Hunting and the Shawshank Redemption. I absolutely love to read and it is almost impossible to pick a favorite book. Right now I am reading a book called Amazon Beaming which is about an explorers encounter with a remote tribe in the Amazon.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I earned a full scholarship to college and I am almost completely independent at 20 years old. I fund all of my own travels through countless hours of work. I am very proud of myself for working so hard and achieving my dreams.

Teach, Learn, Share

Having the opportunity to teach, learn, and share are some of the reasons I love traveling so much. Whether it is helping someone practice English or learning to eat cous cous with my hands, I will take every opportunity I can to learn something new.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I've been told I am fun and have a great sense of humor. I also love to meet new people and listen to their stories :)

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Denmark, England, France, Germany, Ghana, Hungary, Israel, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Monaco, Morocco, Netherlands, Norway, Palestine, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Scotland, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

United Kingdom, United States