CURRENT MISSION

I want to meet and learn about people and cultures all over the world !!

ABOUT ME

Well, my name is Leda
I'm a student in St. Louis, MO in French Masters Program. I receive my BA at SLU as well and I spent a year in Lyon, France studying the language and Cultural Anthropology. It was there that I started taking couch surfing seriously and I plan to continue my participation here in the states, it is really a great way to meet new people and learn about different cultures!

PHILOSOPHY

Keep an open mind and an open heart.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

At this point in my life, I am doing very limited traveling as I am a full time student in St. Louis MO. Therefore, I am totally interested in meeting anyone coming through these parts. I've got a small apartment in the city that is open to anyone who enjoys cozy, otherwise I am totally down for meeting up with anyone, showing them around, and maybe going out for lunch or something. I'm pretty much open for anything!

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

My couch surfing experience is few. I have had just as many bad experiences as good ones but all are experiences nonetheless ::

1. Venice, Italy -- fail.
2. Zurich, Switzerland -- fail.
3. Breda, Netherlands -- SUCCESS !! A friend and I stayed with a great guy, Richard during the festival and he showed us a great time around town and fixed us some great meals. Great first CSing experience.
4. Amsterdam, Netherlands -- fail.
5. Brussels, Belgium -- this worked out nicely. We met up with a nice guy who showed us around just for the day. He wasn't able to host us but took us out and showed us some cool sights.

I've met a few couchsurfers in Chicago IL traveling south from Canada who stayed with a friend of mine. Very cool and inspiring people. I'm definitely looking to participating more here in the States.

Interests

I love culture and I love learning. I like diversity and I like change.
My hobbies include camping, hiking, climbing... pretty much anything outdoors

• culture
• festivals
• traveling
• outdoor activities
• hiking
• camping
• surfing
• rock climbing
• anthropology

Music, Movies, and Books

I love all music, books and movies that are original, inspiring and REAL.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I've seen the Paris Catacombs. That was pretty amazing.
I hiked the Val Grande (Italy) and fell in love with the alps. I've seen many a stary nights and sunsets that blow my mind. I've seen love and kindness in the most unfamiliar and unexpected places. The world is beautiful.

Teach, Learn, Share

During my travels I have learned that there are so many nice and caring people in the world. Everyone has something to share and everyone has something to learn.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belgium, Costa Rica, England, Germany, Iceland, Italy, Netherlands, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Spain, Switzerland

Countries I’ve Lived In

France, United States