I'm studying abroad with Oxford University in the fall of 2014 and Athena University in Paros, Greece in the spring of 2015. In between, I've become an impromptu backpacker carrying too many journals and too few essentials.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I'm finding hostels much more expensive than I can afford, and I'd love to arrange work/word-trade relationships and meet new friends along my unplanned journey. This "why I'm on" will change once I've settled - I'd love to share my knowledge of my own home town near Seattle with international friends!

Interests

Creative energy. All of it. Also hiking.

• acting
• hiking
• backpacking
• cliff jumping
• history

Music, Movies, and Books

Just finished the Goldfinch - on a Donna Tart kick. Probably listening to The National, though it's different every day.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Got myself off my own couch to come seeking yours. Weird acting history. Cliff jumping.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach English and gross grammar things - I'd love to learn more Spanish!

What I Can Share with Hosts

I'm a great cleaner / organizer / sometimes fixer-upper. Up for suggestions! Happy to listen to anything you want to say / debate / understand. Not great at the small talk stuff, but love the talk stuff.

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, England, Japan, Netherlands

Countries I’ve Lived In

England, United States