I am a senior at Maryville College studying biochemistry and business. I am originally from Tajikistan, but I have been living in the States for the last 5 years. I love traveling and learning about other cultures.

Interests

I try to live as healthy lifestyle as it is possible by mainly working out regularly. However, I am a college student with a very busy schedule, thus, it is a little difficult to maintain a workout routine and follow a meal plan (cafeteria food...) I was in my college's cross country for 2 years, and although I don't compete professionally, I like to keep it up. I also recently got into yoga, and so far loving it. I live close to the Smoky Mountains National Park, which provides many breathtaking landscapes, and I like to take an advantage of that by my frequent hikes. Moreover, I have always been into arts, especially calligraphy and typography and try to experiment on my bullet journal.

• sketching
• yoga
• running
• hiking
• calligraphy
• bullet journalling

Music, Movies, and Books

I like rock, R&B and some indie pop. I mostly listen to whatever is on the radio. Yet, I am very avid reader. No matter how busy I am, I like to read everyday for pleasure. I like historical, self-improvement and biographical books, especially about successful people for some inspiration. My favorite show is Harry Potter ( I'm Slytherin, btw) and like many action and Sci-Fi movies.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Not one, but two things that I have enjoyed tremendously were white water rafting in Ocoee River, TN and parasailing in Daytona Beach, FL.

Countries I’ve Visited

Germany, Iran, Kazakhstan, Russian Federation

Countries I’ve Lived In

Tajikistan, United States