Hi! I'm a biology major at the George Washington University, and I'll be starting my senior year this fall!

I was born and raised (partly) in Japan, and I moved to Tennessee when I was in elementary school. Now I'm in DC for my undergrad, and I've loved each and every place in which I've ever lived!

I love traveling almost as much as I love meeting new people, and I got this account because I got a little too prematurely excited for a three-month European excursion trip I'm planning for summer of 2018. Unfortunately my hosting capabilities are limited due to the college dorm life, but if you're in the area and want to meet up, I would definitely love to make that happen!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I'm new to Couchsurfing, but I joined because I've heard it's a great place to meet people from all over and that's definitely something I'm interested in! I hope that once I start traveling more often, I'll have experienced the things that make Couchsurfing great that I can add to this section!

Interests

• ballroom dancing
• pilates
• reading
• hiking
• backpacking
• hip hop dancing

Music, Movies, and Books

I'm always looking for book recommendations! My current favorites are Bel Canto, The Poisonwood Bible, The Power and The Glory, and Atonement.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I backpacked for two weeks at the Philmont Scout Ranch, and it was one of the best experience of my life!

What I Can Share with Hosts

I have a plethora of knowledge about Japanese culture if you're interested, and I have countless recommendations for beautiful hiking spots in East Tennessee (specific, I know, but it's a gorgeous stretch of land)!

Countries I’ve Visited

France, Switzerland

Countries I’ve Lived In

Japan, United States