I love my family; I love learning; I love traveling. I'm from a small town in Ohio, and am currently pursuing a PhD in materials engineering from Purdue. I really have no idea where life will take me when I graduate in a few years, but most important life decisions have come last-minute so I am not too worried about it. I still feel like I am just a kid learning how to live.

Few things in life are definite, and therefore my core beliefs are refined with every conversation I have. I fully embrace experiences that open my mind, and I have a habit of trying to do the same for others.

In terms of hobbies, I do anything that gets me off my feet - basketball, volleyball, ping pong, snowboarding, bowling, etc. I do not really watch movies/TV, so conversations that involve celebrity gossip will mainly just have me nodding my head in polite agreement. I have a terrible singing voice, but my roommate would be incredibly disappointed if I did not mention that I played Troy Bolton in my middle school production of "'Almost' High School Musical". Alternatively, I love fluffy pets and nights spent bonding with a new group of friends. I enjoy learning different styles of dance, so feel free to teach me whatever you know if we meet in person.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

This is the best time in my life to meet people and explore the world. I identify with the free spirit attitude of many people on this site, and hope to build an international network of friends who share similar values.

Interests

• hiking
• sports
• astronomy

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach you more than you ever need to know about solar cells.
I'd love to learn more about cooking and blending spices, styles of dance, or practice my Spanish again

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Bahamas, Canada, Cook Islands, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Iceland, India, Italy, Mexico, New Zealand, Switzerland

Countries I’ve Lived In

New Zealand, United States