I am a 3rd year undergraduate junior from the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, majoring in Kinesiology. My plans are to study abroad and travel through Italy, Switzerland, and England this summer, and maybe some other places in between. I have met the most amazing people from all over the world so far and I am filled with desire to further explore and meet new and interesting people.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I would like the opportunity to meet people in their home cities and explore with them. Traveling is food for the soul and I believe exploring even your own city will teach you so many new things about yourself. I would love to be able to share that with people and let them share their experience with me.

Interests

I love to run, exercise, paint, be outdoors, explore the world, meet new people, be spontaneous, dance like crazy, and eat new kinds of food.

I am very open-minded and am open to new experiences. I want to become completely immersed in your culture, your home, and fall in love with its history.

• arts
• culture
• dancing
• dining
• exercise
• running
• traveling
• socializing
• painting
• music
• outdoor activities
• history
• study abroad

Music, Movies, and Books

I enjoy house, R&B, hip hop, pop and various other types of music. Music is so special to me as I believe it expresses so much art and emotion, therefore I have a very eclectic taste. I can listen to almost any type of music and appreciate it (except metal). Also music festivals are great. I'm always down for a music festival!!

My favorite movies currently are Interstellar, the Godfather series, and the t.v. show Cosmos . They are the ones you can watch, and then talk for hours about philosophical thought.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I once won a cookie-eating contest. I was later named the Cookie Monster.

Teach, Learn, Share

I love to paint, go on runs, exercise, lift weights, eat healthy, listen to great music, and I yearn for learning about your culture, your history, and your community. I am so eager to learn as much as I possibly can about this world we live in and the people in it, and I would love nothing more but for you to please share that with me.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can share with you my passion for art and exercise, my eagerness to learn, and share with you my optimistic and energetic personality :)

My favorite quote is a piece by Thoreau: "Most people lead lives of quiet desperation and go to the grave with the song still in them."
I believe in being as ambitious as possible, to set goals for yourself, and not be afraid of taking a risk to achieve what you want in life. If you have a dream, go out and achieve it. Don't wait or hesitate. Life is too short to be boring.