I'm a PhD student in Ecology & Evolutionary biology, with a focus on bird behavior. I've traveled a lot through field jobs and school, and love to get outside whenever I can. I have a husky mix named Piper who is a great road tripping buddy. I grew up in California, and went to school in Oregon, Florida, and now New Orleans.

I'm graduating in the spring, so stay pretty busy writing my dissertation (and if/when I'm not, I probably should be). For this reason, I am more likely to accept surfers for short stays (1-2 nights) and when I don't have any important deadlines around the time of the stay. It is also important to me that people that request to stay with me show that they have taken the time to read my entire profile.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To travel on a grad student budget and meet cool people as I go.

Interests

Camping, hiking, baking, reading. Piper's main interest is squirrels.

Music, Movies, and Books

I like most music, including country! Favorite books include Shantaram, The Poisonwood Bible, and The Power of One.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I spent about three years doing international field jobs (studying birds), spending 3-5 months in each place with a little travel in between.

Teach, Learn, Share

I am getting my PhD in ecology and evolutionary biology, with a focus on bird behavior...so should be able to share information on that front. I am always eager to learn across disciplines.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Lots of stories, and a cute dog.

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Bahamas, Canada, Costa Rica, Ecuador, England, Guam, Indonesia, Malaysia, Northern Mariana Islands, Panama, Spain, Sweden, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, Costa Rica, Northern Mariana Islands, Panama, United States