I am a 20 year old student studying abroad in Madrid, Spain for the fall semester of 2016! I'll be traveling around Europe looking for friends and couches to crash on!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Looking for friends and places to stay while I travel Europe!

Interests

• culture
• singing
• theater
• dancing
• running
• drinking
• reading
• tennis
• travel
• learning languages
• lgbt
• exploring new places
• netflix
• trying new foods

Music, Movies, and Books

Music:
I love a wide variety of music! My favorite genres include pop, alternative, rock, rap, r&b, and electronic. My current favorite artists include:
-Passion Pit, Bon Iver, Jay- Z, Kanye West, Drake, Young the Giant, Kygo, Diplo, Cage the Elephant, The Black Keys, Nicki Minaj, Beyonce, Misterwives, and many more!
I am always open to discovering new music, so please show me your favorite artists too :)
Movies:
I love action, romantic comedies, and thrillers most. I'm always down for a superhero movie and any movie with Leo DiCaprio :) My favorite directors include: Martin Scorsese, Alfred Hitchcock, and Steven Spielberg
Books:
My favorite books have to do with culture and social justice, specifically novels about American slavery and American Indians. Books I've read recently include: Fahrenheit 451, 1984, Beloved, Uncle Tom's Cabin, Their Eyes Were Watching God, Black Elk Speaks, and Belfast Diaries. I always have a book with me when I'm traveling. Ask me what I'm reading! I always love suggestions :)

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

When I was 15, I had the chance to live in Istanbul, Turkey for a semester. This experience is what sparked my love for traveling and learning about new cultures!

Teach, Learn, Share

I would love to share my stories and experiences with you. I am also looking forward to learning local languages and slang, as well as hidden gems I wouldn't normally find. I am also always down to engage in civil discourse; I'm passionate about politics (both American and global), as well as many social justice issues. I am a strong supporter of LGBT rights and #BlackLivesMatter

What I Can Share with Hosts

Anything!

Countries I’ve Visited

Bahamas, Costa Rica, England, France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Mexico, Netherlands, Northern Ireland, Romania, Scotland, Spain, Turkey, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Spain, Turkey, United States