CURRENT MISSION

To continue my travels even as I end my amazing year in England :-)

ABOUT ME

Ashley - I am currently studying abroad at the University of Birmingham through UMD. When I am home I am involved at the Duluth Playhouse, which is a community theater, both as a performer in musicals, and as an instructor for 5-6 year-old children and over the summer worked with a pilot program for autistic youth. I love dancing (my minor in school) and have started taking some classes in Birmingham, England (my new second home)
Jacob - Also currently studying abroad at the University of Birmingham through UMD. An international studies Major and theater and math minor. I have performed at The Duluth Playhouse, Universities, Minnesota Ballet, DECC, Change of Pace Theater, and am currently in a production of Sweeney Todd at the Musical Theater Guild at the University of Birmingham. I also enjoy tap dancing and singing.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

We are currently studying in England and want to see as much of the world as we can during this year!

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Met amazing people on my first couch surfing stay. I hope to continue the trend and when I am home and have a place to live to share it with some surfers :-)

Interests

Dance, Theater, Food, Music, Travel, Meeting New People :-)and getting outdoors

• singing
• theater
• dancing
• ballet dancing
• tap dancing
• dining
• marathon
• running
• instructor
• traveling
• music
• outdoor activities
• surfing
• mathematics

Music, Movies, and Books

Movies: Dirty Dancing, Save the Last Dance, Remember the Titans,District 9, Avatar, Hurt Locker

Music: a little bit of everything :-)

Books: Chronicles of OZ, The Life of Pi,

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

The Prince's (eventually King Edward the IV's)pavilion in Brighton, literally took my breath away.

Seeing the 2nd largest mosque in the world in Casablanca, Morocco.

Seeing stone henge

Ashley: run a half marathon Jacob: run a marathon

Teach, Learn, Share

Couch surfing is like a big play area to make friends in. If you put yourself out there and try to connect with someone I really feel like it will happen. My first experience with it gave made me friends with an AMAZING couple who I will never forget. So don't think of this as just a cool place to sleep over at, think of them as a good friend. :-)

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Mexico, Morocco, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Serbia, Spain, Switzerland, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

United Kingdom, United States