I'm a Masters student in Berlin, from the U.S., desperately trying learn German in a city (Berlin) where everybody seems to speak perfect English.

My favorite thing to do is learn about new cultures from people in different places. I like to be in new situations where I feel uncomfortable, and am exposed to new ideas and people.

I'm fully vaccinated. And boosted.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To understand the world through the lens of different people, one place at a time. To me, the people tell the story of a place. I want to go for a hike, drink a cup of coffee, cook a meal together, sit in a park, drink a beer.

Interests

• arts
• exercise
• hiking
• sports
• food
• trekking
• reading books
• craft beer
• street food
• talking with people
• coffee shops

Music, Movies, and Books

All Roald Dahl Children's Books, All the Light We Cannot See, A Tree Grows in Brooklyn, Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance, Ishmael, One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich, Karl Ove Knausgaard "My Struggle" Series.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Living in rural India to work for a water and sanitation microfinancing company.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can cook an excellent vegetarian Indian curry, if I can find fresh coriander!

Jetzt lerne ich Deutsch, und würde gerne mit Ihnen sprechen / üben, wenn Sie Lust haben :)

What I Can Share with Hosts

Conversation about current events, cultural differences, and my experiences traveling or living in different places. I'm a curious person who likes to learn.

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Austria, Canada, Denmark, Germany, Japan, Laos, Myanmar, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Sweden, Thailand, Turkey

Countries I’ve Lived In

Germany, India, United States