HI I'm Laura! I'm currently studying Biology at the University of Kentucky with the goal of moving to Australia to be a zoologist. I am a compulsive nomad. By the time I graduate UK in 2016 I will have studied abroad 3 times-- in Australia, Rome, and the Indian Himalayas. I'm hoping to hit all 7 continents before I turn 30 (2 more left. South America and Antartica, I'm coming for ya). I LOVE all animals besides snakes and squirrels, being outside, and witty people. I actually do not drink, so if you're looking for a guest to party with, I am not your girl. I have absolutely no problem with people drinking, I just personally do not. But I DO have lots of pictures of my dog and other cute animals I can provide, as well as an extremely sarcastic sense of humor. Also I can make crepes. So if you like crepes, we will be friends.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

It combines two of my favorite things- traveling and meeting new people! I think it would be amazing to stay with a local and see a side of the city tourists don't get to. I'm not a fan of traditional tourists. I like to go off the beaten path.

Interests

Animals, traveling, different cultures, ice cream, history (I'm a huge history nerd. Ancient Egypt is my jam. If you've been to Egypt I will talk to you about it for hours, be prepared), the beach, watching sports (especially baseball, basketball and football), star gazing, kayaking, reading, hiking, eating (especially desserts. And fruit)

• animals
• dogs
• wildlife
• desserts
• partying
• drinking
• reading
• traveling
• watching sports
• hiking
• kayaking
• sports
• baseball
• basketball
• soccer
• biology
• history
• beaches

Music, Movies, and Books

Country music. Don't hold it against me, I know most people hate it, but I love it. I also listen to rock, alternative, pop, screamo. A random mix.
Movies: Anchorman, Inception, Bridesmaids, Little Miss Sunshine.
Books: Gone With the Wind, Great Gatsby, Harry Potter. I reread all the Harry Potter books at least once a year.
Also I adore the American TV show The Office. I can quote it for days.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I worked with cheetahs at N/a'an ku se Wildlife Sanctuary in Namibia, Africa last summer, and it was the best experience of my life! While I was there I also had a sleepover with a baby baboon named Violet. She was great. If I meet you I'll show you pictures she's adorable.

Teach, Learn, Share

I have a zillion pictures of my dog and other cute animals that I will probably subject you to at some point.

I absolutely love learning about other cultures, so I will probably ask you a bunch of questions about your life.

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, England, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Morocco, Namibia, Netherlands, Spain, Sweden

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, Italy, United States