Hi, I am an almost fourth year University student at a small school in the beautiful city of Portland, Oregon. My family lives in the absolutely gorgeous city of Denver Colorado, and in these two locations I have nurtured a love of nature, weird and unique people, adventure, music, and books. I have a twin brother who has been living abroad in Asia for the last nine months, and so I didn't miss him too badly I lived abroad across Europe and Africa for the last nine months, too. I believe in the unlimited capacity of humanity, and I am utterly joyous to see it every day.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I think it would be a fantastic experience. Meeting people from around the world and sharing with them their world an your world, what could be better?

Interests

Wandering cities, museums, running, reading, climbing, outdoors pursuits, history, random pianos for playing in the street,etc.

• books
• running
• reading
• socializing
• music
• outdoor activities
• rock climbing
• history

Music, Movies, and Books

My favorite music currently is Within Temptation a Rock band from the Netherlands and Bastille.
I just saw Shawshank Redemption, but I haven't decided if that is my new favorite movie. However, I do know that if you ever want to make a connection with a child anywhere in the world, all you have to do is memorize all the words to "Let it Go" from Frozen.
I am a HUGE book nerd. My favorite book is the 7th Harry Potter book and I can go on for days about the inaccuracies of the 7 part 2.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I have worked for an Non-Governmental Orgainzation in Senegal, Africa that evaluated other NGOs' performances and worked with everyone from African governments to small lclaities to other NGOs on issue concerning health, minorities and water supplies.

Teach, Learn, Share

I bring an enthusiasm for experiencing life and an openness to all thing and all people.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can share a passion to discover their country and learn about it's people. I can share an astounding ability to get lost in the streets of a city just to learn it better. And, I can share an extensive experience of living with a family in a foreign country, which I believe has given me an adaptability and ease of manner that makes me favorable to live with.

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, Czech Republic, Ecuador, Germany, Guatemala, Italy, Switzerland

Countries I’ve Lived In

France, Senegal, United States