I have been studying in Sweden during this past academic year, and am now spending the summer traveling through Europe before heading back to California in September. I try to live every day like it's the best day of my life, and I try to focus on the positive sides of every situation and appreciate life's little joys. I am also a realist, just a happy one :) I am trying to make the most of every day and live life to the fullest, and am trying to say yes to as many things as possible and experience everything I can.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I love meeting new people and spending time with locals rather than just seeing tourist destinations on my own so that I can get a better sense of the culture in the places that I visit, and hear about the places I am traveling from the people who know them best and have first-hand knowledge about life in each place. I'm very open-minded and have really enjoyed the conversations I've had with people who have different opinions and perspectives than myself and I love looking at things from different points of view that I may not have considered before. I am quite new to couchsurfing, but I have only had great experiences with my hosts so far, and I plan to host guests as well when I get back to California.

Interests

I love traveling, of course, the outdoors, and exploring new places. I am doing some camping as well as couchsurfing throughout Europe this summer and have loved every minute of it.
I love meeting new people from different backgrounds and the interesting conversations that inevitably follow.
I am planning to go to veterinary school after earning my bachelor's degree, so I am passionate about animals and veterinary medicine.
I enjoy rock climbing, but haven't done it seriously or frequently in a few years.
I'm not very good at it yet, but I've started cooking with friends a lot more and have come to enjoy it much more, so while I may not be able to dazzle you with my culinary expertise, I can try and am always happy to cook together!

• animals
• culture
• cooking
• traveling
• outdoor activities
• camping
• medicine

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I volunteered in Thailand with rescued elephants who have been abused.
I volunteered at orphanages, nursing homes, children's hospitals, homeless shelters, and other such places in Russia.

Teach, Learn, Share

Everyone you meet knows something you don't. There are endless opportunities to learn new things!

What I Can Share with Hosts

Stories and experiences, smiles, laughter, and friendship!

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Mexico, Netherlands, Russian Federation, Scotland, Slovakia, Spain, Thailand, Turkey

Countries I’ve Lived In

Sweden, United States