CURRENT MISSION

"Do Awesome Things" - currently, I'm looking to put together a kick-ass spring break tour of Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg and Germany. This Spring, I'm studying near Cape Town, South Africa to study South African AIDS policy.

ABOUT ME

Well...I'm 22 and currently a student at Northwestern University, USA. I can be quiet or talkative, adventurous, random...and just generally enjoy meeting people and trying new things. I'm passionate about seeing the world, learning about HIV/AIDS policy, and strengthening international organizations.

As of now, I'm going through the soul-hardening task of searching for my first job and aiming for the consulting or non-profit (esp international) fields.

Someday I want to get one of those around the world tickets, and also - my secret plot is to marry a half italian/half jewish greek and own a vineyard in northern italy where I will plan the marriages of my 30 grandchildren - I mean, just imagine those family get togethers!

But really, my goals in life include promoting international understanding and dialogue as well as creating a well-balanced, enriching life for myself and my loved ones.

PHILOSOPHY

Eat dessert first; life is uncertain.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

*flashback to searching for colleges and later, in college, staying on the creepy, creepy couches of old high school friends who have joined frats* Sometimes...it's just better if you drink a bit.

Interests

travel, salsa, swing, tango, jazz, "world's largest" monuments, all things kitsch, sarcasm, openminded people, foreign policy, jet-skiing, indie-flicks, slavic airlines, going everywhere in the world, computer pinball, hiking, rollerblading

• tango
• drinking
• traveling
• socializing
• jazz
• hiking
• skiing

Music, Movies, and Books

Movies: Casablanca, Shawshank Redemption, I Heart Huckabees, Cinema Paradiso, Daisies, Fight Club

Books: Hard-Boiled Wonderland and the End of the World, East of Eden

Music: Britney Spears' Toxic, I'd say I'm kidding, but I fear I'm not. Also: Garden State Soundtrack and some retro 80s, here and there.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Climbed a mountain peak in Slovakia before dawn in a peacoat, $1 (33 koruna) Tesco boys hat, and American sneakers.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Bahamas, Belgium, Costa Rica, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Poland, Slovakia, South Africa, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

Czech Republic, United States