I am from Johannesburg, South Africa, and study at the University of Cape Town. I studied Jazz performance for a year in 2013 before changing to Mathematics and Computer Science which is my major currently. I play trombone.

I love hearing about all my new friends' cultures, homes, traditions and trying to imagine their way of life back home.

I am a very independent and understanding person; I never go into situations expecting too much, but rather with an optimistic outlook. I am a non-obtrusive person by nature, so this philosophy carries over into my travelling; I am merely open to experiences that life throws at me.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I am on Couchsurfing because I feel that a travelling is so much more worth while if you are able to interact with local people and culture on a personal level. Couchsurfing allows you to do that.

Interests

My passion now lies in music technology, and am going down a path of research in that field.

I am also a musician and have have been fortunate enough to do two month long tours through Europe with the South African youth orchestra called the MIAGI (music is a great investment) Orchestra in 2012 and 2014. This accounts for most of my travelling. I actually studied Jazz for a year.

I enjoy puzzles and

• culture
• performing arts
• partying
• technology
• traveling
• puzzles
• music
• jazz
• computer science
• mathematics
• science
• tours

Music, Movies, and Books

Anything that stimulates me intellectually or emotionally can go on my like list. I enjoy learning to appreciate a wide variety of things. I prefer not to have snobby opinions about things that I don't know much about.

I am a Jazz snob.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I am currently pursuing studies there related as an exchange student at UCSD. I have had the privilege to study under a computer music pioneer Dr. Miller Puckette who authored the programming language Pure Data.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can share my my heritage, experiences and outlook as someone from South Africa, a fascinating and multicultural country.

I can share my open-mindedness and relaxed attitude to life.

I can share my crazy and interesting philosophies for hours on end.

I can share an amazing night of merry making with new friends.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Lesotho, Netherlands, Swaziland, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

South Africa