My name is Katie. I'm a 24 year old traveler, cheesemonger, and general enthusiast of life. I graduated with my Bachelor's degree in Political Science and Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies in 2014. After a brief stint in grad school, I knew that working in policy was not for me, and went back to doing what I love- working in food and agriculture. This past January, I finished a year long apprenticeship at a fruit farm and winery in Connecticut, and have now begun learning all there is to know about artisanal cheese. Where's life leading me next? We shall see :)

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I love to travel and meet people from the area I am staying in. It gives a great perspective that you wouldn't otherwise get. Also, I really enjoy the idea of making friends from all over the world.

Interests

Singing, musical theatre, rock climbing, hiking, horseback riding, yoga, good food, cooking, wine, craft beer, great espresso, great tea, every kind of animal, pottery, stargazing, farms, flowers, attempting to play sports, learning new things!

• animals
• singing
• dining
• cooking
• wine
• cheese
• beer
• yoga
• flowers
• traveling
• socializing
• pottery
• homesteading
• equestrian
• hiking
• sports
• rock climbing
• agriculture
• political science
• science

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Most musical theatre soundtracks, bluegrass, folk, sassy songs about female empowerment, anything I can belt my face off to.

Movies: Lord of the Rings, Interstellar, Star Wars, Harry Potter, every Disney animated film. I enjoy great TV shows more than great movies.

Books: The Fault in Our Stars, Harry Potter, Eat, Pray, Love, Bossypants, Yes, Please, Medium Raw, and moreeee

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I worked on a dairy farm. I milked cows and made lots of tasty dairy treats. It made me realize that I would like to have my own homestead someday.

Teach, Learn, Share

I would love to learn anything you have to teach me. Seriously. Teach me all of the things!

What I Can Share with Hosts

Enthusiasm, sarcasm, general cheese knowledge, a hiking/adventuring partner in crime, and great conversation.

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States