Hi, y'all! I'm Kristen. I am a third-year liberal arts student at The University of Texas at Austin studying International Relations with an area specialization in African Studies. I come from a big family that enjoys having fun together, eating food, and putting God first. Back home, I sing in a band called Uncompromised and I serve (alongside my family) with a homeless ministry on a weekly basis. One of my biggest dreams and aspirations that I have for my life is to live and work in Tanzania, Africa.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I would love to have the opportunity to not only see and experience the world but, at the same time, meet others who want to do the very same. It's amazing the people I've met in my travels already and I can't wait to see who else comes across my path.

Interests

• wildlife
• singing
• concerts
• reading
• music
• international relations
• food
• africa
• jesus
• christianity
• theology
• bible

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Jesus Culture, For King & Country, Bethel, Hillsong, Rick Pino, Tori Kelly, Adele, Lindy Conant, Kim Walker-Smith

Movies: Lion King, Left Behind, Taken (the entire series), The Darren Wilson films (Holy Ghost, Furious Love, Father of Lights, etc.), Beast of No Nation, The Chronicles of Narnia, Fireproof, The Hunger Games

Books: The Color of Water by James McBride, The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald, Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe, Counter Culture by David Platt, Radical by David Platt, Compelled By Love by Heidi Baker, Interrupted by Jen Hatmaker, Jesus Swagger by Jarrid Wilson

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I crossed the English Channel on a ferry on my way to London from Paris.

What I Can Share with Hosts

This is really my first time ever traveling abroad so I just hope that whoever chooses to host me will be charmed by my southern roots, friendly smile, and warm company. I hope to make their day(s) a little brighter.

Countries I’ve Visited

England, France

Countries I’ve Lived In

France, United States