Hello!

I am attend Loyola University Chicago, where I am studying psychology and Spanish. Currently, I am in Rome studying Italian art, culture, history, and language.

I love learning new things. Whether it's me teaching myself how to play an instrument, or my friend teaching me about quantum physics, I'm always open to sharing knowledge and skills!

I usually live in the city of Chicago and enjoy being among busy streets and people, but I am always up to go on outdoor weekend trips--camping, hiking, canoeing, you name it!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

The world is large, and I have seen so little of it. People with stories and memories and talents exist in nearly every corner, and I have met so little of them. I want to broaden my horizons and connect with other people and places. I want to learn.

Interests

Dance of all sorts! Tap is my favorite, but I have also studied jazz, ballet, pointe, hip-hop, swing and bits of salsa and waltz.

Coffee, coffee, coffee.

Poetry and literature

• arts
• culture
• literature
• poetry
• dancing
• ballet dancing
• waltz
• coffee
• knitting
• jazz
• outdoor activities
• hiking
• canoeing
• camping
• history
• physics
• psychology

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: I am currently obsessed with Sylvan Esso, but Modest Mouse and Lucy Michelle will always hold special places in my heart.

Books: To Kill A Mockingbird, Grapes of Wrath, Waiting for Godot, Invisible Cities, and of course, the Harry Potter series

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I taught 40 high schoolers, with zero dance experience, how to tap dance (and they turned out to be very good)!

Teach, Learn, Share

What I can teach: English, dance

What I can learn: Anything. Everything. --But I have always wanted to learn to knit!

What I can share: Understanding, empathy, advice.

What I Can Share with Hosts

A positive attitude that never fails! I am very flexible and open to new experiences and ideas.

Countries I’ve Visited

France, Italy, Spain, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Italy, United States