CURRENT MISSION

To "enlarge" my world; ultimately to build connections and learn more about others.

ABOUT ME

I am currently in my last year of medical school, and I love to meet people! I live in the United States, but I spent the first part of my life in France, and my family lives in across multiple countries. I am lucky enough to have opportunities to live in different parts of the world, and I did my MA degree in Ireland, where I actually rented a room from someone who had hosted me in the past! I think traveling is an incredible tool for bridging cultural gaps, and the only way to really do that is to get out of the tour bus and have a real conversation. Even though I am in medical school, I would call myself an ever-curious person and am always ready for new conversations.

PHILOSOPHY

Well, my personal philosophy is always in motion...but ultimately: be yourself, be compassionate, and respect the world around you.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

So far, I have mostly been a guest and not a host. When I was living in France, I loved going to meet ups as well, and meeting people I wouldn't have met other wise. I was roommates with someone who hosted couchsurfers for a while, and really enjoyed that experience. Unfortunately, with medical school's craziness, I'm not exactly in a position to host, but I would love to in the future.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I have actually only stayed in a hotel a few times in my life while traveling! Whether it's with my family or family friends, I try to stay with people from the places I am visiting. So far, I've loved all of my CS experiences, and I look forward to meeting more people and making new friends!

Interests

Biking, Running, VOLLEYBALL <3, Art/Art history, Public Health, Music, FOOD (seriously though, I love food). Basically, I love DOING something, whether it's getting outside for a hike or sitting around a cheap bottle with friends and good conversation.

• arts
• dining
• running
• traveling
• socializing
• music
• cycling
• hiking
• volleyball
• art history
• history

Music, Movies, and Books

This sort of stuff isn't exactly how I define myself, but I had these up from years ago when I first couchsurfed so I figured I'd just leave them:

Movies - depends on the mood, but I'll pretty much go for anything but horror. I am a huge fan of dark comedies (i.e. - Punch Drunk Love, Stranger Than Fiction), and a good romantic movie when the timing's right. Movies that leave me more educated than when I started watching them generally get an A+! Side note, I also just love A Knight's Tale, it's hilarious.

Music - too hard, I love music.

Books: This is a toughy. Since going to college it's been hard to find time for pleasure reading. I do enjoy most of the books for my classes though!

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Sharing mint tea with my moroccan grandmother; we don't have a common language but somehow communicate just fine, always an amazing experience.

Countries I’ve Visited

Barbados, Belgium, Canada, Croatia, England, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, Mexico, Monaco, Morocco, Nicaragua, Peru, Portugal, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

Albania, France, Ireland, Sierra Leone, United States

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