Hello all! My name is Skiah! I am currently traveling because I am taking a year off of university to transfer to another! Back home I've been working as a lifeguard since I was sixteen, and will continue to work as a lifeguard when I return home. My trip abroad will most likely end in late winter and I look forward to all experiences my travels will bring!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Primarily, I would love to see a city from the perspective of a local. You get to learn so much more from staying with someone from the area that you're visiting than anything else. I also want to make friends and learn more about the cultures of the regions I visit. I will also learn more about the world through meeting new people with different backgrounds than myself and I highly value this.

Interests

I love to swim and hike along with almost anything outdoors. I enjoy watching movies (especially documentaries) and spending time with my friends and family. I springboard dive and I'm very passionate about it. I also love photography along with listening to music. I'm very open minded and enjoy trying new things! I also springboard dive, and would be happy to teach one all about diving!

• photography
• documentaries
• movies
• traveling
• music
• outdoor activities
• hiking
• scuba diving
• swimming

Music, Movies, and Books

I enjoy a wide range of music, so it is difficult for me to select my favorite kind. I enjoy music from rap, to classical piano, to electronic music, to dream pop, to soul. More specifically, I enjoy artists like India Arie, FKA Twigs, Banks, Beach House, Childish Gambino, Skrillex, A$ap Rocky, Purity Ring, Travi$ Scott, Lauryn Hill, the list goes on :)

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Everyday is an opportunity to do something amazing and impactful, but in particular, during the swim and dive season of 2015 I competed in the NCAA Regional Diving championship in Chicago. It was an amazing experience and I was so proud to represent my school, family, and friends.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I am always happy to attempt to make dinner, and I can offer hours of talking and getting to know one another. I would also be happy to teach the basics of photography, and I can teach you about springboard diving!

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Denmark, Dominican Republic, France, Germany, Italy, Mexico, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Spain, Thailand, Uganda, Vatican City State, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Thailand, United States