My name is Niko! Currently studying engineering and working in the bay area for the summer. Born and raised outside of Washington DC, USA and studying aerospace just outside of Detroit in Michigan, USA (it's very cold up there).

Hola! Me llamo Niko, estoy trabajando en the bay area este verano. Nací en Washington, DC, y estudio la ingenieria aerospacial en Michigan, afuera de Detroit (es muy frio ahi 🥶)

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I love connecting with new people that have interesting experiences and learning about cultures other than my own. I'm all for exchange -- of ideas, language, wisdom, stories, culture, and energy. Always seeking new and novel experiences to expand my worldview and have fun

Interests

• singing
• photography
• cooking
• baking
• meditation
• pottery
• electronic music
• piano
• a cappella
• hiking
• backpacking
• language exchange
• travel
• rollerblading
• conversations
• calisthenics
• culture exchange
• beatboxing
• mongolian throat singing

Music, Movies, and Books

Movies: Anything Studio Ghibli, Whiplash, Past Lives
Books: Norweigan Wood - Haruki Murakami, The Alchemist - Paulo Coelho
Music: Will listen to anything that sounds good. Especially fond of electronic music (house, garage), indie, 90's rap, reggaeton, soul, hardcore, punk

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Saved two people from drowning in an ocean riptide while tripping on LSD

Teach, Learn, Share

I've got a really random, diverse set of interests and hobbies because I can never settle on one thing. All of the activities in my interests sections are things I've actively pursued, ask me about any of them!

Some highlights:
- I'm an avid baker, and can make you a delicious cinnamon roll
- I beatbox (seriously) in an a cappella group (just like pitch perfect) and can teach some basic beatz

I am always excited to learn something new and expand my horizons, and am especially interested in exchanging culture and ideas. Also, not a picky eater. Will eat (almost) anything, and also cook you a meal if you'd like me to!

What I Can Share with Hosts

Good company, funny stories (ask me about food poisoning at the border of Brazil and Argentina), positive energy, and a humble and respectful attitude towards hosts' space and expectations

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Aruba, Brazil, Canada, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Morocco, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

Argentina, Spain, United States