I'm from a small town in Wisconsin in the United States. I'm the youngest of three children and my family is an important part of my life. I am currently studying Spanish for Business and biology and hope to continue my education to become a nurse. I love helping people. I have worked as a nursing assistant since I was 17 and work part time during the school year and full time during the summer.

During winter break of 2015, I went on a trip with VIDA to Guatemala and it was a life changing experience. When I was in Guatemala I worked in free medical clinics and our group helped more than a thousand people in 6 clinic days. At the clinic I helped doctors diagnose anything from a common cold to parasites and provided advice on how to prevent illness and live a healthy life. The last night of the trip we celebrated all of our hard work and the people we This trip inspired me to continue working hard to become a nurse and improving my Spanish so I can return to Latin America someday and continue helping people live healthy and happy lives. VIDA was a wonderful experience and if you have any questions about it I would love to answer them!

Ever since that trip I have been hooked on traveling as much as I can to meet new wonderful people like you and to gain a better understanding of other cultures.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I am on CS because there is no better way to learn about another country's culture than to spend time with the locals!

Interests

Traveling
Music
Dancing
Cooking and eating
Running
Swimming
Sitting on my porch with a glass of wine
Hiking
Playing cards
Knitting
Exploring new places

• culture
• dancing
• education
• cooking
• recipes
• wine
• beer
• running
• traveling
• knitting
• music
• hiking
• zip-line
• swimming
• biology
• business
• teaching
• nursing

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: From classical to EDM I love all types of music.
Movies: Pulp Fiction, Pan's Labyrinth, Bridesmaids, Kill Bill, and Frozen
Books: Most of the reading I do is for my classes which takes up most of my time, but I love historical fiction.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

The most amazing thing I've done is zip-lining in Guatemala. I was so scared, but by the end I was brave enough to do the Superman zip-line!

Teach, Learn, Share

Teach: I can teach you English sayings, weird words and slang.
Share: I can share corny jokes in English, ( I'm working on learning some Spanish ones!) Recipes from the Midwest like Tater- Tot Casserole (I'm from WI, it is casserole), green bean casserole and beer boiled brats!
Learn: I love to cook and eat! I would love to learn how to cook some of your favorite recipes. I would love to learn more about your culture and you!

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can share with the host my knowledge of midwestern United States culture. I would love to share recipes from the U.S. and great places to travel in the U.S. and Europe! I love to cook and would be willing to cook U.S. meal for the host! :)

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Czech Republic, England, France, Germany, Guatemala, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, Switzerland

Countries I’ve Lived In

Spain, United States