I'm Rachel and I'm grad student in teaching English as a 2nd language. I hope to teach English in sub-Sahara Africa when I graduate, so I am trying to improve my French so I can assist my students better. I love reading and writing; my bachelor's is in English Writing & Literature. I love discussing complex literary novels (e.g. Isabell Allende), leading to deep, intellectual conversations at the dinner table. I love cooking from scratch (I've been told I'm a great cook). I enjoy being in nature, camping, & hiking off the trail. My sister is my closest friend. I love to travel internationally!