CURRENT MISSION: remains pending

ABOUT ME: enjoy new, enthralling journeys, trips, experiences as I work my way through post-grad training

PHILOSOPHY: being a decent person

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

Definitely willing to host. I always thought that exploring a city/locale is done best through the locals...! Sometimes my work makes it difficult to be able to spend much time at home, though - or take people out to check out the town.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Been doing it off and on for a good year. Hosted a few people at my place so far. And have been couchsurfing on others' couches as well.

Interests

broad and varied

During my couchsurfing experiences, I'm hoping to:
-improve some of my languages (Spanish, Arabic, Somali, Urdu)
-try some food I've never had before
-meet some people with different experiences than my own (and maybe some on a similar path to life, I guess there's always comfort in that :) )
-other things I'm sure I'll think of...

Music, Movies, and Books

To keep it short - one in each category:
Before Sunrise/Sunset/Midnight (and I'll explain to you why they are my favorite)
R&B (particularly 90s)
The Brief Wonderous Life of Oscar Wao

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I started a business while a graduate student - I really enjoyed that.

Teach, Learn, Share

those that have some roots in a place.

What I Can Share with Hosts

recount some of my travel experiences; would love to grab food w/ my host; and generally I come bearing with gifts (if it fits in my backpack)

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, China, England, India, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Spain, United Arab Emirates