CURRENT MISSION

See new things and meet new people.

ABOUT ME

I studied abroad about 8 years ago in college and have been traveling ever since. After college, I joined the Peace Corps and taught English in Azerbaijan for two years. I moved to Uganda about a year ago and lived/worked there for six months. I love exploring new places through food, music, art, and people. One of my favorite things about traveling is walking around and getting lost - I think it's the best way to learn about a new place.

I'm from a pretty small town in Ohio and I think it really helped me generate a sense of curiosity about the world.

I'm currently a graduate student studying public policy and social entrepreneurship. I also work full time...I'm pretty busy but I love it.

PHILOSOPHY

Keep an open mind!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I've used CouchSurfing to find hosts in East Africa, Honduras, and Eastern Europe. I've always had great experiences. Sadly, living in New York City means I have a very small apartment and haven't been able to host anyone here yet, but while I lived in Azerbaijan (2006-2008), I hosted a few travelers. It's always nice to meet someone new and hear their story.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Wonderful. I've stayed with a lot of people and hosted a few too. My favorite part is getting to know someone new.

Interests

New things, new people, new places, new ideas. Arts and crafts, small business development, music, walking, exploring, photography, food.

• arts
• photography
• dining
• walking
• crafts
• traveling
• music
• business
• entrepreneurship
• public policy

Music, Movies, and Books

Wes Anderson, Jenny Lewis, J.D. Salinger

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I ride the subway everyday to work in Manhattan and I swear I see something amazing every time. Not necessarily in a good way, but amazing nonetheless.

Teach, Learn, Share

Everyone has something to offer.

Countries I’ve Visited

Aruba, Austria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Georgia, Germany, Honduras, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Mexico, Montenegro, Netherlands, Romania, Serbia, Sweden, Tanzania, Turkey, Uganda

Countries I’ve Lived In

Azerbaijan, Uganda, United Kingdom, United States