CURRENT MISSION

Travel the world, volunteer as much as I can, and learn a variety of things

ABOUT ME

I'm a 32year old student who is in the doctorate of occupational therapy program at the UMN. I enjoy volunteering, and have helped in Katrina relief work as well as with the homless in New York City and Washington D.C. and in Peru on a medical service trip. I also enjoy traveling and have worked in Yellowstone for two summer, and have traveled to Italy, France, and Malta over the last few years. I'm interested in Couch surfing because it will give me a chance to experience what the world has to offer. I would like to experience as much as I can before I have to settle down and have a career. I believe that couch surfing is the best offer to experience this type of immersion. I belive that as a occupational therapist I will be exposed to many different people and I would like to get to know a myriad of people and what their perspectives on Life are and what brings joy to them. Life is more than just getting As and I would like to experience it!

PHILOSOPHY

Experience the World and everything it has to offer

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I'm new at couch surfing, but am willing to experience all it has to offer and maybe host someday

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I've recently joined couchsurfing, yet I am looking forward to my fird couchsurfing expedition

Interests

Hiking, canoeing, the outdoors, languages, volunteering, traveling, reading, and learning

• dining
• reading
• traveling
• outdoor activities
• hiking
• canoeing
• surfing
• languages
• psychology
• volunteering

Music, Movies, and Books

I like most types of music

The wind up bird chronicles and Kafka on the shore by Murakami Haruki, Sherlock Holmes, American Gods by Neil Gaiman, A Brave New World, 1984, and books about world war II

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Volunteered in Katrina relief work, volunteered in Peru, traveled to France, Italy, and Malta, Helped feed the homeless in New York City, Helped out at a soup kitchen in washington D.C., Helped clean up after the flood in my hometown of Winona,have volunteered at the local food drive, and have worked two summers in Yellowstone National Park

Teach, Learn, Share

I would like to be able to share experiences with people from volunteering and traveling. I also hope to gain knowledge of other experiences.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I'm a decent cook and like to learn new recipes

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, France, Italy, Malta, Peru