I am a Junior at St. Olaf College in Northfield, MN. I am studying for both a major in Chemistry and a major in Music. My primary instrument is saxophone and I love it! I am also getting a concentration in Neuroscience and I hope to go to Neuroscience Graduate school one day. I enjoy cooking and meeting new friends and exploring the character of a city.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I studied abroad in Italy during my sophomore year in college. I learned a lot, but most of all I learned that each city has its own character, its own style! I want to travel and learn about the character of many more cities! And I know that the best way to do that is to simply meet the locals.

Interests

• music festivals
• italian food
• music
• skiing
• neuroscience
• water skiing
• saxophone

Music, Movies, and Books

I love Tolkien and all of his adventures. I am also a fan of the Enders Game Quintet by Orson Scott Card.

My favorite pop music artists are definitely Sia and Walk the Moon. I really like a lot of Jazz as well. The Bad Plus, Chick Corea, Cannonball Adderley are some of my all-time favorites.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I am on a competitive waterski team. We build pyramids, perform water acro, and I love to go waterski jumping. I once made it and competed with my doubles partner in the adagio doubles event at the National Water Ski Tournament.

What I Can Share with Hosts

If you care to share meals, I really enjoy cooking and would be happy to help out where I can. If you would prefer, I am also happy to help with any cleaning or other household chores that I may do.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, England, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, Switzerland

Countries I’ve Lived In

Italy, United States