Hi I'm Lauren! I grew up in Colorado and attended Baruch College in New York City where I majored in Business Marketing and played on the volleyball team. I received my Masters in Development Studies at ISS located in The Hague in the Netherlands. Always learning and challenging my own beliefs. Overly idealistic. Still trying to figure out what I'm passionate about.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I am continually in awe of the incredible people I meet traveling and through Couchsurfing. The cultural exchange and great conversations keep me grounded and have taught me more than I could've ever imagined. There are so many wonderful people in the world, and I think with the current state of the world it's easy to forget that.

Interests

I love all things sports or fitness related. I love to learn about and experience new cultures. I love to read. I love coffee, craft beer, mezcal, and good food.

• cooking
• coffee
• fitness
• traveling
• sports
• volunteering

Music, Movies, and Books

John Mayer, Misterwives, whatever is popular at the moment. All Latino music- Bachata, Cumbia, Salsa, Reggaeton. I have an eclectic taste in music ;)

Things Fall Apart- Pema Chodron
Becoming Abolitionists- Derecka Purnell
Are Prisons Obsolete- Angela Davis
Communion- bell hooks

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I lived in Costa Rica for 2 years.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Good conversation over coffee or a few drinks.

Countries I’ve Visited

Aruba, Belgium, Belize, Bulgaria, Cambodia, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Ecuador, El Salvador, France, Greece, Guatemala, Honduras, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jordan, Laos, Malaysia, Mexico, Myanmar, Netherlands, Nicaragua, Portugal, Spain, Thailand, Turkey, United Kingdom, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Costa Rica, Netherlands, United States