ALL of the below needs an update in 2023 now :) - but feel free to read about me! It;s hilarious when I read what I wrote back then :)))

I am a recent addition to the CS community (Aug 2015) and I cannot believe it I did not know about this considering I love to travel. Anyhow, I am a graduate student currently (but graduating soon - Dec 2015) in Oklahoma and as an international student, I feel like I'm living a dream, every moment of which is so awesome!

I initially came to this country with money being one of the biggest motivators (you know the regular - get a good technical degree, find a good desk job, work 9 to 9) but I think I'm more an experience seeker now than ever before.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Well, I am starting with my CS experience as a student who is visiting places for interviews. Although most companies would pay all expenses including hotels, I think I would rather stay with fellow CSers and actually get a good glimpse into the cities I visit, lives of different people, activities that I would never do otherwise etc.

Once I settle down, my first goal will be to start hosting stays. Next I would start traveling for the experience and not interviews and always always stay with CSers.

Interests

I am an outdoorsy person and would be up for anything. In particular, I'm a keen swimmer, underwater diver, badminton player, appreciate soccer, camper and surfer (still learning). I like to hit the gym when I am unable to do any of the above.

Besides these fun things, I am passionate about my field of study - Analytics. It's fun to flip data around.

Music, Movies, and Books

I'm not a big movies guy and it's been over 10 years I have owned a tv or even a Netflix account. I have read some books and from that experience, I would say I like James Patterson kind of thriller novels a lot.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I did a solo trip to Mexico in Spring 2015 just to learn how to kiteboard. I worked for a local kiteboarding school and funded my trip. Checkout the video here, it's awesome: http://on.fb.me/1MQ1fHr

What I Can Share with Hosts

- a comfy space
- show my city
- great conversations

Rules:
- Be nice and don't be stingy, we are all open hearted so please practice the same

- I cook sometimes and always sharing, your food is your responsibility so let's share meals from our respective countries

- Keep the house as if it's your own, there is no one to clean up after you

Welcome! :))

Countries I’ve Visited

Colombia, Cuba, Germany, India, Italy, Mexico, Romania, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

India, Mexico, United States