I was born on Long Island but live in Raleigh, NC. I'm studying to be a high school English teacher. My biggest passion is learning languages. I have spent time studying Spanish, French, and Arabic, and I hope to be fluent in them all one day. I also want to learn Russian, Catalan, Quechua, and Haitian Creole. I can carry a conversation in Spanish, but with other languages I'm...more of a listener.

I want to travel and speak to people who know these languages so I can get to know them better in their own native tongue! I also love to travel for its own sake, especially to see the beautiful natural landscapes all across our awesome world.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I am a college student and can't afford to stay in expensive hotels when I travel. Also, I think the most important and meaningful part of traveling is meeting people in the local area. I once studied abroad in London for an entire month and didn't even get to know a single local! I was too caught up in my own bubble with the people I knew from my own college, and I deeply regret missing the opportunity to meet new people and learn about life in the area. I hope I can make up for it by meeting cool hosts on Couchsurfing and getting to hear their stories.

Interests

• literature
• education
• hiking
• travel
• learning languages

Music, Movies, and Books

I love Kanye West more than my own life (my favorite album of his is Late Registration). My favorite movie is probably Get Out. I also love comedies and bad horror films. I've seen The Room two times (and counting), and I'm psyched for Disaster Artist. I think I love books too much to pick a favorite, but right now I'm reading Assata Shakur's autobiography.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Won a rap battle in 11th grade

Teach, Learn, Share

Teach me about your native language or your favorite language to study! I'll teach you about English, how to read Arabic script or the Cyrillic alphabet, how to read music, or about American literature. I can talk for 13213243 years about Flannery O'Connor. I'm a great listener first and foremost, so tell me your story!

What I Can Share with Hosts

I'm not a great cook, but I can try my best. The biggest thing I have is my time, and if you want it, it's yours!

Countries I’ve Visited

England, Netherlands, Spain, Wales

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States