I grew up in a small town with a stack of National Geographic magazines next to my bed and a burning desire to travel the world. I left the US for the first time in 2013 to spend a semester studying in Rwanda and since then I've been addicted to planes, trains, and automobiles. I have traveled around East Africa and spent another semester improving my German in Germany. I love the excitement of exploring a new place and meeting new people. I feel like I can make any place my home, even for just a short time.

I recently graduated with my BA in International Relations from Rollins College in Winter Park, FL. I plan on taking a gap year before applying to do my graduate studies in Peace and Conflict Resolution in Europe.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Ironically, I've seen more of East Africa and Europe than I have of my own country. I want to spend the next year traveling around the USA and meeting new people.

Interests

Coffee, Politics, Books, Restoring My Hot Pink 1973 VW Beetle, Gardening, Puppies, Being Outdoors,

• books
• coffee
• gardening
• politics
• traveling
• cars
• outdoor activities
• international relations

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Spent a semester studying post-genocide reconciliation and peace building in Rwanda!

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can teach you how to introduce yourself in Kinyarwandan (the language of Rwanda).

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Germany, Italy, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda

Countries I’ve Lived In

Germany, Rwanda