CURRENT MISSION

Planning for a better urban future and helping others learn about the world through international education initiatives.

ABOUT ME

I'm 35, have travelled quite a bit, maybe 30 different countries?? I just accepted a new job at UT-Austin in the International Student Services office and am thrilled to learn about my new town!

I like meeting new people but I can be a bit shy sometimes. I'm really into outdoor activities (hiking, running, all kinds of sports). Recently I have worked as a Fulbright Public Policy Fellow with the Thai Ministry of Transport and as a global gap year program leader with Thinking Beyond Borders guiding young adults through Ecuador, Peru, Thailand, Cambodia, India, and South Africa.

visited 30 states (13.3%)Create your own visited map of The World or another interesting project

PHILOSOPHY

Try to learn from others, be modest and respectful, and appreciate humanity and all it has to offer us.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I have hosted many international guests in Michigan and Bangkok and have stayed with people in North America, Asia and South America.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I've done a lot of intercultural exchange, hosting students and also living with families while studying in places like Thailand.

Interests

Any sport, you name it...
Pursuing and promoting social justice, reading, travel, teaching, learning, loving.

• education
• cooking
• running
• flying
• reading
• traveling
• blogging
• music
• outdoor activities
• hiking
• camping
• surfing
• sports
• teaching
• public policy

Music, Movies, and Books

Haruki Murakami, my favorite author
Elliott Smith and Max Ricther, my favorite musicians
Post-Rock, Indie-Rock, Classical Piano and Orchestral Music, Hip-Hop

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Trekking and camping in Parque Nacional Los Glaciares, Patagonia, Argentina. Perhaps the most beautiful place I have ever visited.

Teach, Learn, Share

Check out my current musings at my blog: http://kwamsuk.wordpress.com/

I can teach you how to throw a flying disc and maybe even play a game of ultimate frisbee if you are so inclined. I love playing and listening to music. I love speaking Thai and would be happy to teach you a few words!

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can share my stories of intercultural exchange along with the many couch surfing experiences from years past. Oh, and I'm also a decent cook and would love to make something for you!

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Bahamas, Belize, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, Chile, China, Ecuador, England, France, Guatemala, Honduras, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Laos, Malaysia, Mexico, Myanmar, Peru, Scotland, Singapore, South Africa, Thailand, Turkey

Countries I’ve Lived In

Ecuador, India, South Africa, Thailand

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