I graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with degrees in Sociology and Film Studies (an English writing degree) in 2014. I had been living and working in Pittsburgh from 2010 until October 2016. I've since moved to Berlin to continue my education at the Free University of Berlin in a Master of Sociology.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I've moved from the US to Berlin to study and I'd love to meet new people around Europe while I'm traveling. I'm fascinated with the CS community!

Interests

• cats
• cooking
• wine
• running
• cartoons
• video games
• board games
• traveling
• socializing
• music
• hiking
• swimming
• social science
• sociology
• food
• naturism
• film
• television
• craft beer
• conversation
• meeting new people
• tequila
• candy

Music, Movies, and Books

Some music I like:
St. Vincent, Tune-Yards, Tegan and Sara, Discodeine, Noname, Tobacco, Sia, Deerhoof, Elizabeth & the Catapult, of Montreal

Movies: Film Studies major in undergrad. I don't have much trouble appreciating most types of film. Some of my favorites are...
Fox and His Friends, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, Blue Velvet, Y Tu Mama Tambien, Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, The Florida Project

Gotta mention TV shows too:
Broad City, Adventure Time, Steven Universe, Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Portlandia, Fargo

Books:
by David Sedaris, Chuck Palahniuk, Kurt Vonnegut
the Harry Potter series
Essex County trilogy

I also play a decent amount of Nintendo games, board games, and card games. I'm often carrying a deck of cards.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

In 2012, I traveled as part of the Heinz Chapel Choir on a tour to Peru. Our two week journey through the country lead us to Machu Picchu.
Recently, I left a city I love (Pittsburgh) to explore a new life in Berlin!

Teach, Learn, Share

I'm constantly in a pursuit to learn and grow, and I love sharing information about all I am knowledgable or interested in. Equally, I like hearing about what sparks the interests of others.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I love meeting new people, and love listening to stories and learning new things. I love to share and would love to prepare meals with hosts or experience the city with my hosts.

Countries I’ve Visited

Albania, Bulgaria, Croatia, England, Germany, Macedonia, Montenegro, Peru, Spain

Countries I’ve Lived In

Germany, United States