I just graduated from university and now work as a research assistant at a think tank in Boston specializing in economics. I hosted Couchsurfers when I was a student in New York City so that I could one day travel the world using Couchsurfing. And now, this aspiration has started to materialize. I am traveling to the Democratic Republic of the Congo for work (research/fieldwork) and my job allows me to work remotely for 2 weeks on my way there. I am just going to visit Brussels and London since I really want to get to know a place and the people there instead of traveling from one place to the next.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I love to meet new people. I Couchsurfed twice while I was traveling through Morocco and both experiences were absolutely amazing. One experience in particular has always stuck with me. I got to live with an absolutely incredible family in rural Morocco. I will always remember their generosity and kindness of heart.

Interests

I like economics and traveling is my way of putting some reality into the theoretical world in my head.

I also like cooking, rockclimbing, running, music, architecture, and also anything intellectually challenging.

• architecture
• cooking
• running
• traveling
• music
• economics

Music, Movies, and Books

Books: Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, and economics/history books I won't bore you about.

Movies: Two Days in New York, Two Days in Paris, Amelie

Music: Alicia Keys, Hozier, Sia, Coldplay, Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes, Nina Simone, Stevie Wonder, Adele, Regina Spektor, and a lot more.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I've lived in several different places in my life, spent couples years each in France, Beijing, Shanghai, and New York City.

Teach, Learn, Share

I am always interesting in learning about people, including the experiences they had to get to where they are today.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I will share whatever I can. This can be the cooking skills that I have honed over the years (I can cook pretty much anything, but my favorite is Vietnamese chicken pho).

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, South Africa, Thailand

Countries I’ve Lived In

China, France, South Africa, United States

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