I am from the United States and am working on a bachelor's degree in International Studies. The last few semesters, I was studying at Millersville University in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, but this semester I am studying at Birzeit University. I am a non-traditional student and am getting my degree at an "advanced" age :-).

I come from a family of five children, and have twelve nieces and nephews, who I miss very much right now. In the United States, I live in an Amish community. I am Mennonite, which is kind of like the Amish, but more "modern."

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I'm hoping to make good use of my semester abroad here, and I want to travel and take advantage of the time I have to meet people and see the sights :-).

Interests

I love languages and experiencing other cultures. Cooking is like therapy to me. I love interior decorating and making my living spaces beautiful. I am attracted to the concept of minimalism and living with less. Hanging out with friends is one of my favorite activities. I like creative writing and drama. My twelve nieces and nephews are some of my favorite people.

• writing
• cooking
• traveling
• socializing
• minimalism
• languages

Music, Movies, and Books

I love choral music and other classical music.

Some of my favorite Books: The Robe, To Kill a Mockingbird, A Severe Mercy,

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I spent two weeks in Paraguay in a village of Ache Indians. I volunteered at an orphanage in Mexico for seven months.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach you how to make homemade bread using my Amish grandmother's recipe .

What I Can Share with Hosts

Since I have Amish relatives, I can tell you everything you want to know about them. I can also teach you Pennsylvania German, which is the dialect I grew up with.

Countries I’ve Visited

Brazil, Canada, Dominican Republic, Egypt, Grenada, Haiti, Mexico

Countries I’ve Lived In

Mexico, Paraguay