I'm a recent college grad, I earned by Bachelor's Degree in Apparel Design. I love to travel, I've been to 46/50 US states and 6 countries (and counting). I'm currently taking some time off before I start my career and backpacking around Europe. I love learning about different cultures, experiencing different outlooks on life and ways to live. I'm a nature lover, I love being outside, hiking, skiing, rollerskating, biking, etc. My two favorite sports are American football and hockey.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To build life long friendships with people who have similar interests and values. --Traveling, hospitality, giving back, adventurous, open minds and open hearts, free spirits

I want to meet locals and learn about different cultures around the world through the locals' eyes. I also would love to meet fellow couch surfers and share experiences that we've had to learn and grow from one another.

Interests

outdoor activities-hiking, biking, stand up paddle boarding/water activities, skiing, fashion, sewing, military history, hockey, board games/card games, sustainability-the environment

• culture
• design
• fashion
• environment
• board games
• traveling
• outdoor activities
• cycling
• hiking
• backpacking
• skiing
• sports
• american football
• soccer
• hockey
• history
• sign language

Music, Movies, and Books

Music:
Bon Jovi, The Rolling Stones, Bruce Springsteen, Blake Shelton, Jason Aldean, and most rock music in general

Movies:
Jurassic Park
The Shawshank Redemption
Sweet Home Alabama
The Italian Job

Teach, Learn, Share

Teach:
English, sign language, about American culture-football/sports/life, about New York City and Los Angeles (I've lived in both cities)

Learn:
About your culture, social customs, favorite foods, your language

Share:
Travel experiences, would love to hear your stories and share my advice on places I've been as well

What I Can Share with Hosts

Good conversation and laughter

I grew up in midwestern US, Iowa, but I have also lived in both New York City and Los Angeles on internships so I have experiences with both major US cities as well as the lesser known heartland (central US). I'm 22 years old, a recent college grad with international educational experience in Italy. I can talk about common US college experiences, about the things I did while in Italy, and things to see and do in New York City and Los Angeles.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Canada, Czech Republic, Germany, Italy

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States