Hi there, my name is Sam. My pronouns are she/her in english and elle en français. I am a 23 year old recent graduate from University of Texas in the state capital of Austin. I lived in Houston and Austin for a long time before moving back to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where I am originally from. I love to travel around this area in particular (the Mid Atlantic/Northeast) because of its geographic location--the mountains, the beach, and surrounding big cities are all within a short bus, train or plane ride. And it's all super beautiful!

je suis bilingue français/anglais. j'ai appris le français dans ma famille qui elle est en partie alsacienne/lorraine. A travers le français j'ai découvert le domaine d'histoire et le concept de diasporas de langues et mes etudes superieures se sont conformées ainsi: je me suis spécialisée en histoire de France et plus particulierement sur des questions de déportation des homosexuels pendant la seconde guerre mondiale en france comme en europe nazie.

I am trans. Respect for and acceptance of the queer/trans community is extremely important to me, so please be kind to not only me but also others in your life by not making assumptions based on gender expression or gender identity. I love discussing the nuances of sexuality and gender--I think it is a fascinating topic--so don't be afraid to ask me questions, provided they are posed with respect!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I am on couchsurfing to continue meeting really interesting and open-hearted people. I have made strong bonds with a few particular folks in Western Europe throughout my time there because of couchsurfing. They mean a lot to me, so I would love the opportunity to meet more folks like them.

Interests

I love books, conversation, humor, aimless walks, thorough hikes, motorcycles, roadtrips, the beach, mountains, big cities, people watching, suntanning, and sharing who I am with others.

• books
• fashion
• coffee
• movies
• traveling
• music
• surfing
• history
• languages
• beaches

Music, Movies, and Books

books: A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara; all books by Joseph J Ellis;

Teach, Learn, Share

we can talk literature, history, politics, film... anything! I love a good conversation :)

What I Can Share with Hosts

we will share a good many laughs and create some great memories!!

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, Spain, Switzerland, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

France