Hello! I'm a young woman from the USA who is currently studying in Ireland. In 2014-2015 I spent an exchange year in Germany with a host family, which made me realize my love of languages, culture, and travel. After that I spent another year traveling around Europe and loved my time meeting locals and exploring new ways of life! My hobbies include reading, watching movies/TV shows, playing drums, and photography.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

There's no substitute for meeting locals who live in the country I'm visiting versus just being a tourist. I find cultural differences fascinating and I'm always eager to learn a new way to look at the world.

Music, Movies, and Books

Books: The Metamorphosis, Crime and Punishment, Kristin Lavransdatter, The Road, Cloud Atlas

TV shows: Jessica Jones, Daredevil, Orphan Black, Game of Thrones, Sense8

Movies: The Fall (2006), Studio Ghibli films, the Lord of the Rings trilogy, La Vie en Rose, Citizen Kane

What I Can Share with Hosts

I'd be happy to cook or bake traditional American dishes during my stay with you. My German host family's favorite is my apple pie :) I'd also be happy to practice English and/or German with you.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Croatia, Czech Republic, France, Hungary, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Switzerland, Ukraine, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

Germany, Ireland, United States