Currently, studying to be a physician through the USAF Health Professionals Scholarship Program to serve a few years and then continue to work by joining Doctors Without Borders or a similar, sustainable organization to focus on work in South America, Central America, or anywhere I believe is most needing of support. Right now I'm just studying hard and enjoying my time off by getting outside!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I'm applying to a number of medical schools and with interviews and open houses all over the country these trips are near impossible on my college student budget ($0 - $15 fluctuating). Once that period is over I hope to be a host and go couchsurfing to meet new locals as I travel this summer.

Interests

Trying to keep taking care of my mind and body while keeping up the grades! I love anything involving nature, getting up my heart rate, or demanding complete focus.

• music festivals
• chess
• bouldering
• hiking
• backpacking
• camping
• trail running
• rock climbing
• bars
• brazilian jiu jitsu
• yoga and meditation

Music, Movies, and Books

Carl Satan is my hero

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I flew back from Costa Rica to New Mexico to sleep on my friend's couch and take the MCAT the next day which was a blast. The coolest thing I think I've seen was the sunrise from a fire tower near the Nantahala Outdoor Center (shout out) or Machu Picchu.

Teach, Learn, Share

Well I know a whole lot about biochemistry and stuff if you're interested in that... but nobody is. Beside that I'm pretty knowledgeable in any of the interests I mentioned and I've got some stories from my time abroad, like being held at gunpoint in CR and using the heimlich maneuver on my host mom's dog.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Hopefully some decent conversation and I love to cook! The human side of medicine is what really drew me in so I love to get to know people. I've got perspectives from the military, the medical field, and as an outdoorsman so my opinion can be really varied on things.

Countries I’ve Visited

Costa Rica, Ecuador, Peru, Puerto Rico, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Costa Rica, Peru, United States