I just recently graduated from the University of California Santa Cruz with degrees in Neuroscience and Cognitive Science. I did quite a bit of research in college on metaphor, humor, and Fragile X Syndrome.

I love talking with people about their studies or passions. I have had to take so many classes in Biology, I didn't get much opportunity to learn about other fields like anthropology, literature, the arts, etc. Ive learned just as much from my education as I have by talking with others.

Everyone has a best friend and mine is food. I love knowing where are the best places to eat, or who has the best home cooking 😛

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I had a friend host a few people while living with me and I was hooked! I've hosted a few people myself and I can say its probably some of my favorite experiences!

Also the best way to learn about the city is from people who live there. Theres always more to a city than the tourist sites:)

Interests

Music, food, and comedy compete for the top of the list of my interests.

• concerts
• dancing
• music
• hiking
• good food
• biking
• learning new things
• exploring
• comedy
• good conversation

Music, Movies, and Books

Music:

I am open, but I mostly listen to a broad range of electronic music, rap, hip-hop... But I listen to anything I can move to. Except country music.

Movies:

If I have time to watch a movie, I am probably watching a comedy or a documentary. The latest show I finished in a couple days was Ugly Delicious.

I am also known to watch the one-star movies on Netflix. Sometimes, movies are so bad they're good.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

It's a tie between climbing the Matanuska Glacier and climbing to the top of an active volcano in Hawaii.

Teach, Learn, Share

I love to learn about languages. I don’t fluently know many languages, but I love learning bits and pieces.

I also love to learn about how culture influences traditional food and how globalization changes the tradition.

Everyone has a story to share and something to teach.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I'd like to say I've got a good sense of humor, I’m easy going, and a lot of fun.

I could also buy you coffee, beer, wine, lunch, dinner.. whatever you want!

Also, if you host me, you can bet I am willing to accommodate you if you come to California!

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, Croatia, Denmark, England, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Mexico, Netherlands, Slovenia, Spain, Taiwan

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States