I am currently studying in the San Francisco Bay Area, California. I am studying neurology and nutrition. My degree will be a doctor of chiropractic.

I love exploring, hiking, and any sort of adventure. I'm a foodie. I love trying new things, from skydiving to street food, water sports to new books. I love art, especially photography and ceramics.

I'm a musician (piano) and vocalist. My first public performance was when I was 7. I've been performing ever since. Although I’ve been in school, so I’m a little rusty.

I am positive, excited about life, and adventurous. I love having deep conversations, but silence is okay too - laughing and joking is even better.

My instagram is @jarodward if you want to see if I'm real haha. Feel free to message me there too.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I love to host people, give them tips on how to best experience the Bay Area, and I love to make new friends from all over the world. Hosting to me is just as much fun as staying somewhere new.

I love to host people from all over the world and I love to meet new friends when I travel. I still stay in contact with friends I have met in Ecuador, Turkey, Kenya, Hong Kong, New Zealand, Australia, and Mexico.

Interests

• fashion
• photography
• dancing
• boating
• politics
• music
• hiking
• surfing
• christian
• medicine
• science
• beaches
• mountains
• art
• tea
• rooftop bars
• foodie
• city life
• chiropractic

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Brooke Fraser, James Bay, ODESZA, Sara Bareilles, Steffany Gretzinger, Michael Buble, Sam Smith.
Movies: About Time (all time favorite movie), LOTR, any comedy
Books: I mainly read non-fiction, health and science stuff. I also enjoy reading historical fiction and business. I also read Christian books.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I went zip-lining in the amazon with my friends from Ecuador and rode miles through the mountains in Ecuador on a bike with no brakes. I traveled solo in Ecuador for 3 months.

I've done a lot more things in life. I'd love to talk about it in person.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Knowledge of the Bay area, how to get around, tea, a private room, shared bathroom, bedding, a ride to the airport if I'm free, and a new friendship.

I also could work on sore muscles or look at your spine for you if you wanted :) I'm also very good at nutrition and health advice. I know a lot about supplements and herbs that I'd be happy to help you with if need be.

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Bahamas, Canada, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Hong Kong, India, Ireland, Jamaica, Kenya, Mexico, New Zealand, Turkey, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Ecuador, United States