I am a 24 year-old American post-graduate student and English teacher who wants to experience as many cultures and environments as possible. I tend to be a highly engaging, communicative individual with a penchant for exploration.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I want to experience new cultures and environments as authentically as possible, and I hope to engage locals with the same degree of authenticity.

Interests

My interests are quite wide-ranging, as expressed in the listing below. I am (almost) always willing to try/experience new things.

• theater
• cooking
• politics
• reading
• music
• scuba diving
• skydiving
• snowboarding
• rock climbing
• cultural studies
• history
• philosophy
• art
• museums
• theology

Music, Movies, and Books

There are very few genres I dislike. I read a great deal of T.S. Eliot, and I quite like 19th century English poetry. I quite like theatre as well. Please feel free to share recommendations!

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I have been proud to work as a teacher on-and-off throughout my undergraduate education. Teaching has allowed me to “broaden my horizons,” and engage with individuals from many different backgrounds.

Teach, Learn, Share

I am highly proficient in English language instruction, and have served as an educator across nearly all grade levels (particularly elementary education). I am well-versed in a number of academic topics, particularly those associated with the “humanities.” I also know a plethora of random facts which I would be happy to share. I am a bit slow with learning languages, and would be thrilled to learn whatever I can.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can be a quiet houseguest, a traveling companion, a listening ear, etc. I am more than happy to engage in conversation, or quietly mind my own business. I can also proofread/edit your travel blogs, websites, or other writings.

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Brazil, Cambodia, Egypt, India, Iraq, Israel, Japan, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, Spain, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, Japan, United States