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Overview
About Me
I’m a PhD student who loves traveling and connecting with others. I enjoy deep conversations and exploring different ideas and cultures.
Why I’m on Couchsurfing
I believe that connecting with people is the best part of traveling! I also believe that the vast majority of people are worthy of trust and that trust between people is critical to maintaining a happy, productive society. Couchsurfing is built on these ideas!
Interests
I love exploring, meeting new people, learning history, experiencing new cultures, having novel experiences,
- writing
- singing
- chess
- reading
- snowboarding
- basketball
- history
- psychology
- mountain biking
- theatre
- learning
- country dancing
- organizational behavior
Music, Movies, and Books
Music Artists: The Killers, Ed Sheeran, John Mayer, Pentatonix, American Authors, Phillip Phillips, Cake, Jason Mraz, Maroon 5, John Denver, Imagine Dragons, Michael Buble, Josh Groban, The Beatles, Michael Jackson, Walk the Moon
Music Genres: classical, country, alternative, rock, electronic, piano (basically everything!)
Authors: George Orwell, Stephen R Covey, Clayton M Christensen, Jack London, CS Lewis, and Malcolm Gladwell, John Gottman
Books: The Power of Habit, The Anatomy of Peace, Animal Farm, 1984, The Book Thief, Freakonomics, Jane Eyre
One Amazing Thing I’ve Done
Survived my PhD…. so far 😅
Teach, Learn, Share
I studied political science in college and I enjoy learning about leadership and organizational behavior.
What I Can Share with Hosts
I love to listen to others’ perspectives and allow them to shape my own.
Countries I’ve Visited
Dominican Republic, Mexico, United States
Countries I’ve Lived In
United States