I have two major passions: space and travelling.
I'm currently working in the space industry as an engineering scientist, working on a satellite that will launch next year. In college I minored in German, with the hope of mastering the language in the coming years. Maybe I'll go grad school there!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I love travelling but I don't have a ton of money to spend! Plus, the best thing about travelling (besides the food) is just hanging out with people from all over the world. I have friends from every continent (barring Antarctica) and a lot of countries, and they make my life far richer.

Interests

• raw food
• video games
• music
• piano
• hiking
• backpacking
• baseball
• american football
• soccer
• budget travel
• last minute travel
• travel
• food
• football
• german
• sleeping

Music, Movies, and Books

Books: 1) The Count of Monte Cristo 2) East of Eden 3) The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
Movies: 1) Lawrence of Arabia 2) Twelve Angry Men 3) Inside Out
Music Genres: Electro swing, alternative, classical, anything
Music artists: Muse, Caravan Palace, Wax Tailor, Chopin, Rush, Yes, Erik Satie

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I worked with one of my professors to help develop a secondary guidance algorithm for NASA's Orion space capsule. I didn't play a major role, but that was certainly the coolest thing I've been a part of.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I am totally willing to do some yardwork! I also have some potentially intersting stories, and am a decent cook.

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Macao, Malaysia, Nepal, Singapore, Taiwan

Countries I’ve Lived In

Singapore, United States