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Overview

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  • Fluent in English; learning French
  • 31, Female
  • Member since 2014
  • Engineer
  • Carnegie Mellon University
  • From CA, USA
  • Profile 70% complete

About Me

Hello! I'm a recent graduate traveling around Europe this summer.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

My most memorable experiences traveling have been as a result of random encounters with complete strangers . The best part of my time in New Mexico was an afternoon spent with a man we met on his afternoon walk. Similarly, the best part of my time in North Pennsylvania was with a hay farmer who taught us how to stack hay and live harmoniously with the land despite modern pressures. I want to experience the cities I visit beyond just the tourist attractions (although there will be plenty of that too!)

Interests

I love food and will try just about anything. When I'm stressed I bake bread and have a solid flavor and dough down but the crust still needs work...

  • dining
  • traveling

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I've worked with a couple of amazing robots including an autonomous rover that received funding to be sent to the moon.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I've got a solid arsenal of terrible puns and am exceptionally good at killing spiders

Countries I’ve Visited

China, Israel

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States

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