I'm super easy-going and love meeting new people. I worked in refugee resettlement/immigrant services for the past 3 years and I love learning about new cultures and traditions. From living in Hawaii, I've made friends all over the world so let me know if you need a reference for international travels. I love music (I collect records) and I frequently attend concerts. I recently graduated with my MSW from the University of Utah and I hope to learn Spanish and Arabic within the next few years.

IMPORTANT NOTE: If you plan to stay at my place, I require that we chat on Facebook or FaceTime before you arrive. Here is the link to my Facebook profile: https://www.facebook.com/sarah.n.maddock

If I respond "maybe" to your request, find me on Facebook to chat further about your trip to SLC :)

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I love traveling long distances and simple road trips. Getting a cheap stay and a cool new friend is a win-win for me :) I find a lot of value in immersing myself into new ways of living and getting a local's experience in my travels.

Interests

When I have time, I love going to an empty dance studio to learn new choreography
I swam competitively for 10 years
Picked up some surfing while living in Hawaii
I love to bike around town to hit up thrift/vintage shops
Camping and hammocking are common summer time activities: I like to hammock in our neighborhood park with a good book
I love photography, so feel free to stalk my Instagram @sarahmaddock (don't judge, I'm still learning)
Also... brunch is the shit!

• dogs
• culture
• fashion
• photography
• concerts
• dancing
• cooking
• baking
• thrifting
• music
• jazz
• camping
• surfing
• swimming
• religion
• social work
• art
• food
• nature
• theatre
• film
• biking
• activism
• conversation
• astrology
• brunch
• makeup
• hammocking
• vintage fashion
• jewelry
• 35mm
• sparkling water
• la croix

Music, Movies, and Books

Music:
The Beatles, Grizzly Bear, Beyoncé, Kendrick Lamar, BADBADNOTGOOD, Thundercat, The Rolling Stones, Tame Impala, Jimi Hendrix, Solange, Steely Dan, White Denim, UMO, Hiatus Kaiyote etc.

Movies:
Anything Wes Anderson or Alfred Hitchcock, documentaries and cheesy romantic comedies

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I went skydiving over the North Shore of Oahu and it was incredible!

Teach, Learn, Share

I'm a major foodie and I can show you all the good eats in SLC. I love being able to get creative with others whether it's photography or just having an in-house jam session. I'm really interested in languages so I'd love to learn from you and attempt to speak with you.

I can offer a futon bed and you'd have access to the bathroom, TV, and WiFi. I live with 3 other roommates who all speak second languages (Chinese, Japanese, and Hmong).

What I Can Share with Hosts

I consider myself a great conversationalist - anything from music, religion, food, culture, etc. I love to spend time with people and experience their way of life.

Countries I’ve Visited

France, Italy

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States