Hello! My name is Jordan. They sometimes call me Thomas (last name) or JT. I was born and raised in the extraordinarily unique city of New Orleans, Louisiana. I love science (not common down here in the southern US) and graduated from the University of New Orleans with a Bachelor of Science and a minor in Chemistry. I love to read. I'm constantly torn between history, science, art, and literature. I'm particularly nerd out over things related to physics or cosmology. I have a telescope that I use probably too much. My second love is martial arts. I'm a brown belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and teach classes regularly (free lessons to hosts! seriously. I love to teach). I also have exposure to Muy Thai, Judo, Boxing, and Wrestling. I also play the piano and tinker with electronics and computers in my spare time. I was just accepted into Louisiana State University's Medical School and will start in August of 2016. Super excited.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I was just accepted into Medical School and have about 8 months until I start. I want to go out and see the world finally. I have always been pretty poor growing up and have never had the money to travel but now that my future is secure I feel that I can take more risks. I also don't think I will have the time to travel for many years after starting school.

Interests

Reading, books, science, martial arts, brazilian jiu jitsu, boxing, wrestling, astronomy, physics, history, literature, philosophy, cosmology, politics, computer gaming, music, piano.

• arts
• books
• literature
• electronics
• politics
• reading
• traveling
• music
• piano
• boxing
• martial arts
• wrestling
• jiu jitsu
• astronomy
• chemistry
• history
• physics
• science

Music, Movies, and Books

Books: Cosmos, Waking Up, The Moral Landscape, 1984, Mortality, Eating Animals, In Defense of Food, Surely You're Joking Mr. Feynman, Billions and Billions, A Brief History of Time, The Selfish Gene.

Movies: The Shawshank Redemption, Cloud Atlas

Music: Rock, Hip Hip, Metal, Rap, Classical, Electronic, Alternative

What I Can Share with Hosts

Good conversation and all the Brazilian Jiu Jitsu lessons you can handle.

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States