I am from Chicago in the United States, and I am taking a few months off from my university to travel around South America. I am very eager to improve my Spanish, and hope it will be much better by the end of my trip. I am a friendly, open-minded person who enjoys learning about different cultures. I like to run, swim, write, and play guitar. I have recently started learning jazz piano.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I want to truly experience the local culture of the places I visit. I also want to meet cool, friendly people.

Interests

I enjoy playing guitar and piano, and I like listening to all types of music. I love exchanging music with other people. I like to run, swim, work out, and write. I also enjoy tai chi, yoga, and meditation.

• culture
• yoga
• running
• working out
• meditation
• traveling
• music
• jazz
• guitar
• piano
• swimming
• teaching
• volunteering

Music, Movies, and Books

The Alchemist, Harry Potter, Catcher in the Rye.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I spend six weeks in Rosario, Argentina volunteering as an English teacher. It was a wonderful experience.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I have been to China many times and can share my stories and some of the language.

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Bolivia, Canada, Chile, China, England, France, Ireland, Japan, Netherlands, Peru, Spain

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States