I'm a recent graduate, moving from Utah to British Columbia. I'll be attending Simon Fraser University and studying public policy.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I'm here initially to meet people in the Vancouver area before I head up to school, but also eventually to host. My favorite travel experiences have been in homestays, so I hope to have similar experiences.

Interests

I love food and cooking: the best things about new places are usually eaten or drunk.

• dining
• cooking
• vegan
• traveling
• socializing
• kayaking
• anthropology
• public policy

Music, Movies, and Books

I'm into your standard list of indie bands, anywhere between folk and electronic. My favorite concerts were Jonsí and Passion Pit.

Recently I've enjoyed seeing Selma, The Enigma Code, Guardians of the Galaxy, Beasts of the Southern Wild, and a few others. I don't really have any all-time favorites.

I've read all of Fyodor Dostoevsky's works, and I think The Brothers Karamazov might be my favorite, followed closely by Crime and Punishment. I've also recently discovered Alice Munro and Ted Chiang.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I lived in Southeast India for a summer, which I hope to repeat someday.

Teach, Learn, Share

I studied anthropology in college, so I can babble forever about human cultural variations. I'd like to learn to kayak long distances.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can cook food for you, and I believe you will enjoy it. I've cooked across many different cuisines and want to try basically everything. I've cooked gluten-free, vegan, oil-free, and allergy-conscious dishes in the past.

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, India

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States