I am American but currently living and working in Lyon, France, as an English teacher (lectrice à la fac). I finished university (Rice University in Houston, Texas) in May 2016, where I studied psychology, neuroscience, linguistics, and French. I was born and raised in Chicago, but very happy to be living in France now!

Some hobbies:
-I love traveling and seeing new places, learning about new cultures
-I am a huge foodie and I love to cook!
-I like being outdoors -- running, hiking, going to the beach, sports

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I absolutely adore traveling, and I love meeting new people in new places. I've stayed with couchsurfing hosts a few times in France, as well as using hangouts in Spain, and I've always had an amazing time! I think it is a fantastic way to meet people from all over the world, and to get a new perspective while traveling.

Interests

• culture
• cooking
• baking
• running
• partying
• traveling
• eating out
• outdoor activities
• hiking
• swimming
• languages
• neuroscience
• psychology
• language exchange
• cultural immersion
• beaches
• eating
• food
• linguistics
• going out
• outdoors
• foodie
• sun
• neuropsychology

Music, Movies, and Books

(some of) my favorite music:
Vampire Weekend
Arctic Monkeys
Bon Iver
Frank Ocean
Beyonce
Chance the Rapper
The Black Keys
Bob Dylan
(a little of everything, besides country...)

Favorite author is John Irving

Favorite movie is The Godfather

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I actually managed to flush my phone all the way down the toilet once. Does that count?

What I Can Share with Hosts

My love for food and cooking!!
I am very casual and laid-back, very open to new people and cultures -- and I love sharing my own as well
I can speak with you in English or French :)
Happy to explore together or be independent

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, Belize, Canada, Cayman Islands, Costa Rica, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, England, France, Germany, Guatemala, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Jamaica, Mexico, Monaco, Morocco, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Scotland, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Uganda, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

France, United States