I am 19 years old from the U.S. in my second year of Global Studies. I joined the Diplomat last year because I wanted to find a way to intersect my love of creative writing with my interest in politics, environmental science, and global affairs. In my free time, I love to read and write (no kidding), sing and play guitar, and take photographs. In Maastricht you can find me complaining about the weather, spending money on coffee, or at the kringloop.