Hello!

My name is Kristen Pearson. I grew up in a small town in Vermont but now live in Philadelphia where I attend the University of Pennsylvania. I study archaeology and also write, paint, dance, and ride horses.

Interests

Archaeology, creative writing, drawing and painting, Irish dancing, Argentine tango, west coast swing dancing, cooking

• horses
• writing
• dancing
• tango
• swing dancing
• dining
• cooking
• vegetarian
• reading
• traveling
• painting
• drawing
• equestrian
• teaching
• history
• languages
• museums

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Natalie MacMaster, Leahy, De Temps Antan, Alash Ensemble, Maxida Märak

Movies: Lord of the Rings, Tree of Life

Books: The Iliad and the Odyssey, the Poetic Edda, Beowulf...
Anything by Italo Calvino (but especially Invisible Cities). Poetry by Rabindranath Tagore.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Snuggled a baby reindeer in Mongolia

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach social dances including tango, lindy hop, west coast swing, and ballroom. I'd love to learn about the local area--what to see and do, where to go, its history, regional customs and traditions.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I love to cook (vegetarian/vegan food) and am always happy to share a meal I've made or helped prepare. If you're learning English or French, I would be happy to help you practice!

Countries I’ve Visited

Bulgaria, Canada, China, Denmark, France, Germany, Hungary, Iceland, Mongolia, Romania, Spain, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States