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Overview

  • 31 references 25 Confirmed & Positive
  • Fluent in English; learning Japanese, Spanish
  • 59, Female
  • Member since 2018
  • Was in IT, now fulltime chemistry major (BS end of 23) an...
  • Working on my BS in chemistry. Then PhD in nanoscience.
  • From Albuquerque, NM, USA
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About Me

Fulltime chemistry major

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Currently, I am a full-time student (chemistry major. I will graduate at the end of the year. Then, onto a PhD in nanoscience). I love to travel, but being on a student budget makes that hard. I also love to meet new people. Couchsurfing is an amazing way to do both and see the local culture.

I'm now a host as well and glad to give back to the community. I hope to start hosting again soon.

The couch you'll be sleeping on is the convertible futon couch in the living room. Sheets, blankets, and pillows are provided if you need them. There is also a comfortable camp bed that can be used if 2 travelers need separate beds.

Please park in the lot for the apartment. I have a parking pass that I'll lend you for your stay.

While it is sweet, please don't cook for me, bring me alcohol, or make the couch back into a couch. :)

Just a side note, you do have to go through the bedroom to get to the washroom. It is not an issue for me, and you don't have to worry about disturbing me when you need to use it.

I have 2 sweet indoor kitties!

Smoking is allowed outside, and I prefer no alcohol consumption or eating in bed, please.

And whether I'm surfing or hosting, I love good conversation and sharing food I've made with others.

Interests

  • walking
  • movies
  • reading
  • hiking
  • mathematics

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: indie, trance, hip hop, trap, classical, and more.

Books/magazines: Scientific American, National Geographic, Scifi, Fantasy, STEM textbooks.

Movies: Scifi, fantasy, drama, comedy.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I had dinner and entertainment in a real Geisha house in Kyoto on my birthday. They even made me a cake. It was SO magical!

What I Can Share with Hosts

I love to cook and would like to cook a meal for you (especially if I'll be there more than 1 night). I love a good conversation. I am quiet and studious and will probably be do some of my coursework during my stay. :)

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Denmark, Egypt, France, India, Japan, Mexico, Scotland, Spain, Tanzania, United Kingdom, United States, Wales

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States

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