Hi! Fariz here. I'm an international student from Malaysia and currently a junior in Mechanical Engineering at Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN. I travel a lot during breaks and I'm always excited in trying new stuff. I'm a friendly person overall, and definitely pet-friendly (cat person here). And oh, nice to meet you!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I'm in love with human library. Sharing stories with people, hearing them tell their journey and experience is surreal and heart-warming. Even if they don't talk much, the emotions and expressions given are enough to make them a permanent part in my memory. So I decided, why not do this while travelling? What better human library is there than couchsurfing? Because this is supposedly where I will meet new people and hear new stories; creating new wonderful memories everyday.

Interests

• culture
• books
• photography
• traveling
• sports
• food
• nature
• sharing stories

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I travelled around Bangkok by myself on a short trip before I flew to US. It was a bit intimidating at first, considering the language and that the hotel I lived in was not really at the center of the city so I have hard time communicating with people. But the overall experience was just awesome. I plan to do more solo trips in the future!

Countries I’ve Visited

China, France, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Singapore, Spain, Thailand, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Malaysia, United States