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Overview

  • 25 references 12 Confirmed & Positive
  • Fluent in English; learning Arabic (North Levantine), Chinese (Simplified), German, Sign Language - American
  • 26, Female
  • Member since 2017
  • Student
  • University of Denver, Tsinghua University
  • From Colorado Springs, CO, USA
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About Me

Hello! I'm a lover of food, traveling, people, interesting conversations, and adventures.

I study International Relations at a university in China and try to travel as much as my time and bank account will afford. I have lived in Morocco, Jordan, Austria, Belgium, and China.

I love learning about other countries, cultures, and languages and have a curiosity to learn more about the world through the eyes of others. One of my favorite things to do in any city is just to walk around and take in all the sites (and eat new types of food).

I also enjoy doing active things like sports and being outdoors in any capacity. I love to dance, and I have a special afinity for rooftops, nighttime, and sunsets.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I've heard it is a great resource not only for traveling but for meeting up with people in new places! So far it has put me in contact with many wonderful, generous individuals with similar passions and interests.

Interests

  • walking
  • history
  • international relations
  • mountains
  • food
  • learning languages
  • exploring
  • spicy food

Music, Movies, and Books

Music:
I love music and listen to it all the time. I especially like Reggaeton, Hip hop, alternative, and pop. Pretty much anything except country and hard metal.
Favorite Artists: Khalid, Bazzi, Panic! At the Disco, Jon Bellion, Mashrou Leila, Imagine Dragons, NF

TV Shows:
Brooklyn 99, Parks and Rec, Avatar the Last Airbender, The Middle, Great British Bake Off

Movies:
Knight and Day, Black Panther, Hidden Figures, Iron Man III

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

- Rode camels in 3 countries
- Biked from Vienna to Bratislava
- Traveled solo through the Arab world (which can get strange if you’re a blonde female 🙃)

Teach, Learn, Share

Teach
I can teach people sign language, braille, volleyball, and things about the United States.

Learn
I want to learn anything I can about people's different experiences. I am a huge language nerd also and am always interested in learning more about cultures outside my own.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Let's swap stories!

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belgium, Belize, Canada, China, Czech Republic, Egypt, England, France, Germany, Guatemala, Hungary, Indonesia, Italy, Jordan, Laos, Lebanon, Mexico, Morocco, Palestine, Qatar, Singapore, Slovakia, South Korea, Spain, Tunisia, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States, Vatican City State

Countries I’ve Lived In

Austria, Belgium, China, Jordan, Morocco, United States

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