I'm Jacob or Jake for short. I'm 19 years old, American, and studying in France.

My first time outside the US was last year when I arrived in France for school so I'm trying to catch up on my traveling as much as I can now!

I love sports, chess, hiking, photography, and exploring. One of my favorite things to do whenever I visit a new city is wandering the streets just to take in the new atmosphere.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I love traveling and having friends from all over the world. I think Couchsurfing is a great way to meet locals and learn first-hand about a country and the culture within it.

Interests

• photography
• chess
• traveling
• music
• hiking
• skiing
• snowboarding
• basketball
• soccer
• football
• exploring

Music, Movies, and Books

I listen to music from all genres, I don't have any particular favorite genre and I'll listen to most anything. Rap, hip-hop, edm, pop, country, reggaeton it's all amazing!

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

For me personally, I think the most amazing thing I've done is leaving everything I know behind in the US and moving to France (a country in which I don't speak the language) to put myself in an entirely new environment and meet people from all over the world.

Teach, Learn, Share

Teach: American culture
Learn: Anything about the world, ways of life, or anew beer
Share: Memories, stories, and experiences

What I Can Share with Hosts

An open mind curious to explore and learn

A "typical" American's viewpoint on most issues

A ski/snowboard partner. I'm down for any sports!

Countries I’ve Visited

France, Germany, India, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Vatican City State

Countries I’ve Lived In

France, United Kingdom, United States