I am a 20-year-old college student from the state of Minnesota in the United States. I am studying abroad in Salzburg a the University of Salzburg from September to December and am new to Couchsurfing. I hope to receive an excellent education, not just in the class, but from the culture and the people in the countries that I will travel. I am traveling before classes begin and hope to soak in as much local culture as I can. I am also post-traveling. I am looking forward to getting to know the people in each place I visit to gain a new perspective on life hopefully. I also hope to develop significant relationships that will last a lifetime.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I am Couchsurfing because I want to meet, know, and interact with locals in each place I visit. I do not want to be a tourist; I want to experience the life in which the locals live. To me, traveling is about seeing the architecture and landscape that is different than my home, but to me, the most important aspect of traveling is getting to know the people who live in places to where so many flocks. I believe that people are universally good, no matter what religion, culture or community they come from. Couchsurfing would permit me the opportunity to authentically see the lives of people who live in the places I am traveling.

Interests

• poetry
• cooking
• music
• baseball
• track and field
• travel
• art
• footbal
• musical theatre
• basketbal

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Coldplay, Adele, Lady Gaga, Lynard Skynard. Movies: The Godfather, Finding Forrester, Call Me by Your Name, Miracle on Ice, Harry Potter, Lord of The Rings. Books: Illusions, Leaves of Grass, Infidel, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Last May I went to New York City for the first time. I went to a Broadway show, went on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, met a famous actress, saw the 9/11 memorial, toured the U.N. and met with lawyers. It was quite the trip!

Teach, Learn, Share

I am studying political science, and I am fascinated by the political and socioeconomic development of Europe. I hope to share my knowledge of the American system of government and learn more about Europe's robust and complex political history.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can cook and would be very excited to make meals for my host.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Canada, England, France, Germany, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Switzerland

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States