I spent 4 years at Drexel University studying Environmental Science. I'm now at Community College of Philadelphia & plan on transferring soon to finish up my degree. I also work as an after school science program instructor for elementary-age students. When I finish my degree, I plan on going entering Conservation Biology / Marine Biology / Outdoor or Museum Education after that. I'm a pretty chill and easygoing person. I love teaching and talking about the things I know and am passionate about, and I love when I can learn from others!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

It's helpful for when I travel, and I wouldn't mind being able to offer the same for others. It's a great way to meet cool people!

Interests

I like music, nature, fish, aquatic invertebrates, terrestrial invertebrates, biking, jigsaw puzzles.... I play instruments sometimes (trombone, mandolin, keyboard), but I'm pretty much over my performance days for now. My musical outlet now mostly takes the form of me sitting alone in my room and manipulating whale sounds and other nature samples into music for my own amusement (I won't make you listen to it).

• cats
• dogs
• fish
• insects
• traveling
• puzzles
• music
• live music
• biology
• teaching
• marine science
• science
• nature
• turtles
• museums
• marine biology
• marine mammals
• punk
• conservation
• shows
• marine life
• aquariums
• basement shows
• teaching science
• education populaire
• invertebrates

Music, Movies, and Books

books: A Silent Spring by Rachel Carson, In Search of Nature AND The Naturalist by E O Wilson, Galapagos by Kurt Vonnegut, The Botany of Desire by Michael Pollan....

movies: Hot Rod, The Life Aquatic, nature documentaries

shows: Black Mirror, Easy, Portlandia, Kroll Show, High Maintenance, Broad City, Workaholics, Wilfred, The Eric Andre Show, 11.22.63, Review, Documentary Now, Parks and Rec, Community, House, The Great British Bake Off, nature documentaries, others....

music: Lots of it. Let's talk music.

food: ✓

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I've caught and held a sea turtle.

Teach, Learn, Share

Let's talk nature!
I'm also pretty involved in the Philly DIY music scene, so if you're interested in seeing a house or basement show, I can definitely take you out to one.
I also can tell you what my favorite Philly attractions are (museums, parks, bars, clubs, restaurants, etc.). Please teach me what you know!

What I Can Share with Hosts

more information about aquatic insects than you probably ever cared to know.

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, England, Ireland, Northern Ireland, Scotland

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States