Hi! My name is Karen. I'm a 21 year old college student currently studying at Cleveland State University. I study Supply Chain Management, and love travelling, coffee, dogs of all sizes, and all beers, both good and bad. I studied abroad in fall 2015 in Galway, Ireland which has really been my inspiration to see and do as much as I can in the short time I've been given.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I want to see as much of this good Earth as I can. I don't have an unlimited budget, though, and travelling without meeting locals seems a bit worthless. The chance to lower the cost of travel while staying with and learning from a local sounds pretty perfect.

Interests

Music (listening not creating), travel, reading, photography (very very average), petting dogs, rowing, backpacking, hiking, napping, netflix, eating all the food, meeting new people, the occasional drink, and just generally havin' a good time.

• dogs
• photography
• dining
• beer
• coffee
• drinking
• reading
• traveling
• music
• hiking
• backpacking
• rowing

Music, Movies, and Books

Favorite musicians in no particular order : Noah & the Whale, Bruce Springsteen, The 1975, The Beatles, Walk the Moon, The Pogues, One Direction

Favorite movies: The Princess Bride, Warrior, Lord of the Rings (all 3)

Favorite books: The Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man, Into the Wild, Eiger Dreams, On The Road, Harry Potter, Atonement

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I worked in Bozeman, Montana for a summer and spent a week backpacking in Glacier National Park where I saw black bears, a grizzly, many moose, and had to slide down an ice covered mountain without ice gear.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I am a really outgoing person who loves to meet and talk to new people. I love experiencing new cultures, and sharing my stories from my life. I like to think I'm pretty fun, but also can appreciate the value in quiet moments and calm.

Countries I’ve Visited

China, Czech Republic, England, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Mexico, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Slovakia, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Ireland, United States