I'm an adventurous girl, who grew up hiking and swimming in the blue ridge mountains of North Carolina. I love being in nature, having deep conversations, and really good, local food. I recently graduated from Warren Wilson College with a BS in Environmental Chemistry. I'm a scientist by trade and hope to dedicate my life to understanding and preserving the natural systems that essentially sustain us. Specifically, I study chemical contamination in wildlife and humans. I am interested in endocrine disrupting chemicals and their effect on reproductive development. I also sing opera and jazz and I used to play the vibes and marimba. Also, I'm an avid dancer (swing, contra, waltz, blues) and I love going out at night to dance clubs for live music and drinks. I am super passionate and driven to be the best person I can be and to always achieve my goals.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Thats why I'm on couch surfing: to achieve my first solo traveling adventure to Europe! I want to meet interesting people, be low budget, and have a real experience of the places I visit.

Interests

Hiking, swimming, watching movies, swing dancing, knitting, local food, back-to-nature, primitive skills, seeing new places, and being with my family

• wildlife
• singing
• dancing
• waltz
• swing dancing
• dining
• cooking
• drinking
• clubbing
• movies
• traveling
• knitting
• music
• live music
• jazz
• blues
• opera
• hiking
• surfing
• swimming
• biology
• chemistry
• science
• solo travel
• mountains

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: alt-j, pretty lights, Ella Fitzgerald, Nahko and medicine for the people, Scott Bradlee, Tune-Yards, Caravan Palace, Bonobo, Shovels and Ropes, Duke Ellington, etc.
Books: Harry Potter, Outlander, Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance, The Mists of Avalon
Movies: Lord of the Rings, English Patient, Pride and Prejudice, Dark Knight, Inception, Frida

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Studied chemical contamination in alligators, i.e. got to capture and sit on alligators over 10 feet long.

Teach, Learn, Share

I am traveling primarily to attend a conservation biology conference where I hope to teach people about my research on the effects of habitat fragmentation on toad and frog diversity. I hope to learn so many new things from the talks I will hear. I hope to share my love of nature and excellent science and the joy I get from living a very intensional, go-for-it type of life.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I am a very courteous guest and will not ask too much past your comfort zone or abilities. I am keen on other's emotions and sensitive to other's needs. I would love to share cooking a meal together or going out for food, dancing, or drinks. I also can be quiet and know others need that too. I can share my scientific knowledge and info about reducing exposure to everyday chemicals. I can share my joyful spirit and love of adventure! Also, I will sing for you!!!

Countries I’ve Visited

Costa Rica, France, Spain

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States