I'm 22 years old, and graduating from college in May, with a degree in biology and social justice. I'm planning on my first solo trip through Europe this fall before returning to grad school (hopefully! haha).

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I never studied abroad in college, and it was my biggest regret. I want to immerse myself with people and challenge myself culturally. I also want to see amazing things and meet amazing people!

Interests

Philosophy. I see life as short and truly an experience itself. For me, I find the people in the areas I visit to be the BEST part of the trip in general. I love conversation with new people. People are vessels of so much knowledge-every person on this planet knows something you don't!

Film. On this trip I'm planning on bringing a gopro and filming much of this journey. I think film is beautiful and a wonderful way to relive some memories.

Social Justice. I've lead a few programs at my school that are immersion-learning programs in Mexico that teach students about poverty and the problems occurring in different areas. I love discussing social justice and am going back to school to study it as a graduate student.

• marathon
• biology

Music, Movies, and Books

Music- bon iver, the head and the heart, boy & bear, the temper trap, frank sinatra, joe pug, iron & wine--I like folk music and old rock and roll

Movies- I LOVE documentaries. I've watched too many to count haha. probably one of my favorites is "jiro dreams of sushi"

Books- I find david sedaris hilarious, and love gillian flynn as well. I'm fond of poetry, especially works by Mary Oliver and Billy Collins.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Ran the Boston Marathon in 2013

What I Can Share with Hosts

Wonderful and stimulating conversation, as well as a home cooked meal if you let me :). People call me passionate--and I promise I am. I love talking with people about the things I love and I adore learning new things from others. I definitely am in this experience to learn from my hosts, and see the amazing place they live in through their eyes.

(and of course I'll bring gift from my hometown :) ! Something I personally love. )

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, France, Mexico, United Kingdom