Hello,

My profession is landscape architecture. Which means I like the outdoors and I love discussing design. I also really like school and I am heading to UW Madison in the fall. A couple of random things about me: I commute by bike, I love trying weird foods, and I enjoy reading whenever I get a spare moment.

I think something all couchsurfing folks share is they like to meet people. So when I have the opportunity I take it.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Who wants to pay 100+ bucks for a place to sleep? I have a couch so might as well use it.

Interests

• dogs
• design
• working out
• reading
• podcasts
• hiking
• plants
• asking questions
• long walks
• sweets
• trying new things
• coffee shops

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Most live music turns out to be pretty good. Just nothing too screamy.

Movies: I find it kind of embarrassing but I can't help loving romantic comedies.

Books: I love books that tell a story but are still educational.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Hitchhiking

Teach, Learn, Share

My Instagram if that helps you visualize what I'm like more:
https://www.instagram.com/shieldsrachael/

What I Can Share with Hosts

People have told me I'm a good friend to have.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belgium, Canada, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Ecuador, England, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Mexico, Netherlands, Spain, Uruguay