While my usual residence in in the US, I am living in Belgium on a Fulbright scholarship for the year and hoping to do a lot of traveling while in Europe.

I am a PhD student, studying medieval history and while I can tell you a lot about the 13th century, and I'm also a curious person and love to learn about science, art, and literature. Learning new things keeps life interesting. This is especially true for meeting new people!

Of course I enjoy museums and historical sites, since I study history, but since I spend a lot of time in libraries, I like hiking, cycling, and just getting outside when I can.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I love traveling and meeting new people! A place is more than the list of "must sees" and even those are made better with company or advice from locals. I truly think the world is made a better place through cultural exchanges like this one (especially now!)

Interests

• arts
• music festivals
• dancing
• yoga
• running
• movies
• reading
• traveling
• music
• live music
• karaoke
• cycling
• hiking
• museums

Music, Movies, and Books

The Unbearable Lightness of Being, Milan Kundera; Just Above My Head, James Baldwin; Of Human Bondage, Maugham, W. Somerset; Middlesex, Jeffrey Eugenides; Brave New World, Aldous Huxley, Tess of the D'Urbervilles, Thomas Hardy, Beware of Pity Stefan Zweig, Grapes of Wrath, John Steinbeck

I like indie, folk, blues, rock, and jazz. Alabama Shakes, Bob Dylan, Hurray for the Riff Raff, XX, Sylvan Esso, David Bowie, Wilco, Junip, Alt-J, Jack White, Miles Davis, B.B.King, Lauryn Hill, Ryley Walker, Andrew Bird, Tuneyards, Kurt Vile, Ty Sygall, Valerie June, Lucius, Prince, Unknown Mortal Orchestra

I also know the lyrics to many musicals :)

Movies- I love a moody drama, dystopian futures, etc., but I also like watching Pixar movies and cartoons. It is the golden age for TV so here are some shows I enjoy: Mad Men, Rick and Morty, Bob's Burgers, Parks and Recreation, The Leftovers, Stranger Things, Rome, Peaky Blinders, Deadwood, It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, Archer

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Saw the Milky Way while camping in Chaco Canyon

Climbed Mt. Olympas

Survived graduate school ;)

Teach, Learn, Share

I would be happy to cook a meal, play a game of pool, checkers, or just share a glass of wine or a pint and talk.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can share my interest in history and Latin, and I love learning more about languages and different customs.

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, England, Greece, Italy, Puerto Rico, Spain, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Belgium, England