Hello! My name is Ian (as I'm sure you already gathered).
I'm currently a student at Wesleyan University studying Film, Physics, and Writing I was born and raised in the Northwest US (Portland, Boise, and Seattle at different times)
I love culture and art, particularly film and music. Most of my time goes into researching, creating, or appreciating art these days.
I have a strong interest in other cultures which led me to take a gap year where I backpacked through South America and Europe.
I also love the outdoors having been raised in one of the most "wild" places left in the United States (Idaho is underrated, I promise!). Though I haven't had as much time for backpacking while I've been at university, it is one of my favorite hobbies.
I'm a big soccer fan and follow the German National Team and Arsenal (sorry if you're a Chelsea fan; I won't hold it against you). I also love to play soccer and play as a right fullback.
I'm generally a very friendly, open minded, and easy-going person. I love talking to people and hearing their stories and backgrounds. I have a love of intellectual pursuits but like to think of myself as not too uptight or pretentious!
I guess that's me in a small, concise nutshell. Hopefully we will get to know each other more.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

As a student currently looking for places to stay as I travel during the summer. Stayed with a variety of hosts when I was traveling through Europe and South American and came to really appreciate the experience as it is a great way to meet people and see a side of place that would otherwise be impossible. Also as a student with loans (oy vey!) keeping costs down is ideal.

Interests

As a film major I am deep into film culture and filmmaking.
I listen to a lot of music and love to play as well.
I love playing soccer and hiking.
I love reading and generally have a love of learning.
I love the sciences and enjoy discussing modern science (physics in particular as it is my area of study).
Learning about other cultures and people.

• arts
• culture
• writing
• singing
• film making
• cooking
• reading
• traveling
• socializing
• music
• guitar
• outdoor activities
• hiking
• backpacking
• soccer
• history
• physics
• science

Music, Movies, and Books

Favorites Music:
David Bowie
Belle & Sebastian
Gustav Mahler
Rachmaninoff
The National
Leonard Cohen
Talking Heads
Tim Buckley
Wes Montgomery
Duke Ellington
Vijay Iyer
Wire
Spoon
Nick Drake
Jackson C. Frank

Favorites Books:
Lolita
Midnight's Children
The Third Policeman
If On A Winter's Night a Traveler...
The Martian Chronicles
The Sound and the Fury
The Master and Margarita
The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier and Clay
Dune

Favorites Movies:
Fanny & Alexander
Mulholland Dr.
The Princess Bride
Singin' In The Rain
2001: A Space Odyssey
Maborosi
Brief Encounter
Sans Soleil
Ordet
Syndromes and a Century
The Red Shoes

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Helped to treat my friend after he got stung by a stingray in a muddy river in the Amazon rainforest.

Teach, Learn, Share

I love to play and teach guitar and I love to sing with people!
If you want to know anything about film form or film history I can definitely help you there. Or, you know, if you just want movie recommendations!
If you are just dying to know college level physics or discuss it with someone (which I know you are) I am most definitely your guy.
I have taught English and taken care of children before and am most willing to do that and in fact enjoy it quite a bit!
I have a lot of interesting travel/life stories and

What I Can Share with Hosts

I stated a good amount above, but I'm very easy-going and amenable. I can help with clean up, with cooking, with taking care of children, with errands, etc.
I'm very personable and hopefully we can even become friends.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Denmark, Ecuador, France, Germany, Italy, Liechtenstein, Peru, Russian Federation, Switzerland, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

Denmark, United States