I am originally from the Midwest, but now I live on the east coast, as a working professional in Washington, DC. I have been able to travel a lot as a kid and I love taking at least one international trip a year. My undergraduate studies were in International Relations and German.

I am about to start my MBA at the University of Maryland and hope that my degree will help lead me to more travels around the world.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I first started couchsurfing in college. This was a good way to meet new people, see a different side to a new place, as well as, travel economically.

Now, I couchsurf so that I can meet new people that are similarly passionate about understanding new cultures. I really enjoy seeing a new place through the eyes of a local and if I can use some German and/or Spanish, that is great!

Interests

traveling, meeting new people, experiencing different cultures, coffee (used to be a barista), and soccer.

• coffee
• traveling
• soccer
• international relations

Music, Movies, and Books

MOVIES: Boondock Saints, Detroit Rock City, Saving Private Ryan, Spinal Tap, Witness for the Prosecution, Zoolander

MUSIC: Mostly alternative and rock. AC/DC, Aerosmith,Bad Company, Billy Joel, Bob Seger, Boys like Girls, Brand New, Bushido, Cartel, A Change in Pace, Die Ärzte, Eagles, Frank Sinatra, Green Day, Journey, Live, Matchbox 20, Michael Buble, New Atlantic, Queen, Red Jumpsuit Apparatus, REO Speedwagon, Rob Thomas, Rolling Stones, Taking Back Sunday

BOOKS: 1984, Catcher in the Rye, Around the World in 80 Days, Don Quixote, One Hundred Years of Solitude, Modern Romance

Teach, Learn, Share

I want to learn how people live in other cultures and areas of life. Generally living in the suburbs of the Mid-West, I want to experience how everyone lives from every societal aspect and backgrounds and how these people live from day-to-day

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can definitely share the unique trips and adventures that I have had over the years. I can also speak some German/Spanish but I am super patient with my English so I am definitely willing to meet someone that wants to improve their language skills.

Countries I’ve Visited

Antigua and Barbuda, Austria, Belgium, Bermuda, Canada, Colombia, Denmark, England, France, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Puerto Rico, Saint Lucia, Saint Martin (French part), Singapore, Slovakia, Thailand

Countries I’ve Lived In

Germany, United States