I'm in my second year of studying English literature as an undergraduate, and also am on the pre-med track so that I can apply to medical schools after university. Right now I'm a visiting student at Trinity College Dublin, trying to travel Europe as much as possible! I dream of either being a literature professor and writer or being a doctor. And I love meeting new people, hearing their stories and getting different perspectives on the world.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To see the world, and meet new people while doing it!

Interests

Music-- especially jazz and folk; creative writing; biology; literature; food (I love trying new dishes)

• writing
• literature
• dining
• movies
• traveling
• music
• jazz
• track and field
• biology
• teaching
• medicine

Music, Movies, and Books

Books: A Tale of Two Cities, The Secret Life of Bees, The Road, The Harry Potter Series

Music: Talking Heads, Regina Spektor, Bon Iver, The Beatles, REM, The Killers, The Strokes, Rilo Kiley...

Movies: Say Anything, About a Boy, Casablanca, Harvey, When Harry Met Sally, Garden State, Almost Famous

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I picked the spiciest salsa at a nearby burrito place, asked it to be put on my burrito, and ate the whole thing-- I like spicy food, but this left my mouth burning for twenty minutes afterwards.

Teach, Learn, Share

"I am myself made entirely of flaws; stitched together with good intentions."
--Augustyn Burroughs

"While the sad wind goes slaughtering butterflies/ I love you..."
--Pablo Neruda

"Louis, I think this is the beginning of a beautiful friendship."
--Rick in Casablanca

What I Can Share with Hosts

Stories of family, home, friends, studying, living in Ireland; opinions on literature, music, and movies; a sense of humor

Countries I’ve Visited

France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Peru

Countries I’ve Lived In

Ireland, United States