My name is Deryan and I was born and raised in rural Nevada. I work in healthcare and will be starting medical school this year to become a physician. Last year I graduated with my B.S. in Nutrition and love to exchange tips and ideas about food, whether it's a recipe, the biochemical composition of a nutrient, or tips on meal planning. I love science and medicine but I'm not a total square; I like to travel, go to alllll the concerts, and be outdoors often. Harry Potter is my favorite thing in the world and I have a soft spot for photography, musical theater (HAMILTON AYYY) and acrylic painting. My friends would describe me as funny (I hope) and outgoing, and I consider myself to be a go-with-the-flow kind of person.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I have loved to travel since the age of fifteen, and one of my favorite things about travel is meeting other people. Whether you're a student in Prague or a fisherman in Nicaragua, I love to learn as much as I can from people. I always liked using Airbnb to meet local hosts and other traveling guests, but I think Couchsurfing is much more focused on the connections built between people.

Interests

• photography
• cooking
• running
• boating
• painting
• snowboarding
• medicine
• travel
• harry potter
• nutrition
• hamilton

Music, Movies, and Books

Harry Potter is the best book series ever written. Any movie with Tom Hanks, Charlize Theron, or Gary Oldman is a winner in my book. I also enjoy the typical classic literature from authors like Harper Lee, F. Scott Fitzgerald, and the Bronte sisters. Marvel has made several of my favorite movies because superheroes are cool.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Accepted to medical school with a full-ride scholarship.

Teach, Learn, Share

I'd love to teach anyone about nutrition, whether down to the nitty gritty biochem details or simple questions about food groups. I also love to cook and bake, and would love to share recipes. If anyone is particularly good at painting or photography, it would be great to meet someone who can give me some pointers, as I recently discovered an interest in acrylic painting and photography. I also love to discuss political issues with people, as I am very passionate about the environment, access to healthcare, and food security.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I think I can share my perspectives from my upbringing and all my travels. I was born and raised in a very rural town in Nevada and have been able to see most of Europe and some of Central America and the Caribbean. I also love cooking and would be happy to share recipes and tips with hosts. My Hamilton and Harry Potter knowledge is endless, and I would love to spend time talking about those. I can share plenty of Nutrition knowledge as well, as I earned my B.S. in Nutrition last year and am always willing to give advice and random facts. I also play saxophone and sing, and a good jam sesh would be fantastic.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belgium, Cayman Islands, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Jamaica, Mexico, Netherlands, Nicaragua, Slovakia, United Kingdom, Wales

Countries I’ve Lived In

Czech Republic, United States