I'm a young kid trying to make the most of life. I come from a small town in Washington State and worked hard so I could adventure and see more of the world. I am attempting to double-major in Political Science and Economics and minor in Analytical Finance at Gonzaga University. I hope to join the Peace Corp when I graduate and live around the world helping others.

My three favorite quotes:
"What would you do today, if you knew you could not fail?"
"Adventure begins when you step outside of your comfort zone."
"There's no such thing as a small act of kindness."

I also made a movie about my previous summer just messing around with a GoPro: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S_vYnfhbYyM

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

As seen above, I am a college student currently studying abroad in Madrid, Spain. As a college student, I am a bit short on funds. But that is not the real reason why I am on this site. I understand that this network is a community of members who all have the same ambition of traveling the world (and hopefully making friends along the way). I want to experience more than just a trip to some unknown land. I want to dive into the culture.

Interests

I play a lot of sports including futbol, American football, baseball, and running. I also build muscle cars back home in the states. I have built a 1996 corvette, a 1969 VW beetle (both cars for friends), and am currently working on my 1971 Pontiac LeMans that I bought when I was 16. I enjoy travel, however, I have lacked opportunity and resources to do so until now. I also volunteer often through my school, church , and local organizations.

• culture
• dining
• running
• traveling
• cars
• sports
• baseball
• american football
• soccer
• economics
• political science
• science
• volunteering

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: I listen to just about everything (I dance and sing as well; however, I am not good at either).

Movies: I love action films, but then again I watch a lot of different movies. My favorite being either "The Sandlot" or "Limitless."

Books: My English-teacher father has taught me the importance of reading and I have read a wide variety of books ranging from fiction to Romance to Sci-fi and more. I am currently reading two books on financial investing as this whole "real world" concept they tell us college students is beginning to scare me.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I RV'd around the United States and have been to 43 of the 50 states.

Teach, Learn, Share

As I've said previously, I love to learn about people. There is a lot to learn from different cultures and people and I hope my adventures in this life lead me to as many new experiences as possible. I want to learn more than just the best attractions of a city. I want to learn about the people, the food, the language, and the hobbies of the area.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I hope to share my personal experiences with what little I know about life. My culture, my past, and what I've learned. There can be a lot of poor connotations around the words "college kid" and I hope I have the chance to break that mold.

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, Canada, China, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Vatican City State

Countries I’ve Lived In

Spain, United States