CURRENT MISSION

To further explore Europe and meet some exciting and interesting people along the way

ABOUT ME

I am an undergraduate student in my senior year of college, currently studying for a semester in St. Petersburg, Russia. My specialization is in International Affairs and Russian! I grew up in New York State and have traveled almost every summer in a different part of Europe...and I am always eager to make new friends and memories outside of the U.S.

Interests

Languages, trying new foods, meeting interesting people, foreign films, porches, palm trees, the ocean, history, architecture, a good sunset/sunrise, new and different beers, the outdoors (kayaking, hiking, jogging), and the list goes on!

• architecture
• beer
• movies
• outdoor activities
• hiking
• kayaking
• history
• languages

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Ray Lamontagne, The Head and the Heart, The Avett Brothers, Coeur de Pirate, Yelle, Jarabe de Palo, Ivan Dorn, Johnnyswim, The Lumineers, Jack Johnson

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I spent last summer in Saransk, Russia - a provincial city in Western-Central Russia. My most interesting experience would have to be going to an authentic Russian bath house at a friend's dacha out in the country. Although, I must admit, I could have done without being smacked with a scolding hot birch branch (when I already felt like I was going to pass out)! But, hey, when in Russia, do as the Russians do...?

Countries I’ve Visited

Bahamas, Canada, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Puerto Rico, Russian Federation, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, United Kingdom, Vatican City State

Countries I’ve Lived In

Russian Federation, United States