Hi there, I'm Tori. I am a fourth year university student studying in Provence, France. I am practicing to be an urban planner, world traveler, art creator, music maker, introspective thinker, empathetic listener, nature preserver.

Salut! Je m'appelle Tori et je suis une étudiante américaine. J'étudie la langue française et la géographie.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Growing up, my family of six would pack into a car and take road trips around the United States. My grandparents with whom I am very close have hosted international travelers as long as I can remember, as well as traveled to many countries in Europe, and to India, doing homestays. The memories and friendships that they have made have inspired me seek international friendships that break down borders and further my contemplation of what makes us human.

I am on Couchsurfing to meet amazing people, share cultures, expand my knowledge in every way possible, and to have an awesome time.

Interests

I am passionate about:
~cities
~nature
~art
~languages
~listening to music
~learning to play guitar
~films
~architecture
~home cooked meals
~home grown food
~walking about / hiking
~drawing

Je suis enthousiasmée par:
~les villes
~la nature
~l'art
~les langues
~la musique
~le cinéma
~l'architecture
~la nourriture

• arts
• architecture
• environment
• dining
• cooking
• walking
• movies
• reading
• drawing
• music
• guitar
• hiking
• geography
• languages
• road trips

Music, Movies, and Books

I'm really into rock, indie, and folk music, but my preferences are not limited to just those genres. // J'adore le rock, le folk, l'indie, n'import de quoi en fait!
~alabama shakes
~alex g
~amy winehouse
~arctic monkeys
~beach house
~bob dylan
~father john misty
~iggy pop
~jake bugg
~kanye west
~kurt vile
~lcd soundsystem
~lykke li
~modest mouse
~perfume genius
~pulp
~sylvan esso
~the dø
~the replacements
~television
~zola jesus

French films and independent films are always a must. // Les films français et les filmes indépendant sont toujours bien.
~this is england
~reservoir dogs
~frances ha
~annie hall
~american history x
~à bout de souffle / breathless
~la vie d'adele / blue is the warmest color
~dheepan

Latest books I've read // Les derniers livres que j'ai lu:

~Les choses : George Perec
~La vie extérieure : Annie Ernaux
~La femme : Annie Ernaux
~L'astragal : Albertine Sarrazin

Books that have marked me // Des livres qui m'ont touchée:

~Brave New World : Aldous Huxley
~The Secret Life of Bees : Sue Monk Kidd
~The Invisible Man : Ralph Ellison
~The Kite Runner : Khaled Hosseini

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I took the plunge and moved to France by myself to study at a university in Provence. Over the past six months I've experienced my highest highs and my lowest lows of my life so far, and every day I'm learning more about the world and myself.

Je suis venue en France toute seule, sans aucun idée où aller, où habiter, quoi voir, mais je me suis installée et je fais mes études actuellement à une université en Provence.

Teach, Learn, Share

The more I see, the more I understand. The more I learn, the more aware I am that I know very little. // Le plus que je vois, le plus que je comprend. En apprenant, je comprends que je sais peu.

Hungry for knowledge and friendship : who wants to prepare + share a meal together ?

I study geography because I am fascinated by how a population shapes a space and inversely, how the space shapes a population. I'd love to hear about how you interact with your environment: transportation, leisure, social encounters, etc :-)

I love to learn about plants and the healing power of nature.

What I Can Share with Hosts

>>A warm smile<<

Willing to share an afternoon or evening:
~walking around town
~discussing passions
~cooking together
~drawing or reading in each other's company
~exchanging music
~listening to your life story

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, England, France, Germany, Hungary, Spain, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

France, United States