CURRENT MISSION

I am interested in education as a method of primary prevention, the physiological mechanisms of cardiovascular disease and the human stress response, and the biosecurity of a food supply to prevent transmission and evolution of infectious pathogens. Currently, I seek to travel and learn as much as I can from other people and other cultures around the world.

ABOUT ME

I am in the final year of my Epidemiology graduate program at the University of Arizona. I have a B.S. in Physiology and a minor in Creative Writing, as well as extensive experience as an instructor, tutor, and mentor. I enjoy active work and critical thinking. I am employed by the University of Arizona as an instructor for a beginning physiology course and teach the foundations of histology, bones, muscles, and the nervous system.

PHILOSOPHY

I live to enjoy whatever I encounter and to learn from my mistakes.

"All fixed set patterns are incapable of adaptability or pliability. The truth is outside of all fixed patterns." - Bruce Lee

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

In 2013, I was lucky to CouchSurf as I traveled throughout Europe and worked with the Homeless World Cup organization. My experiences with hosts abroad were outstanding. While I hope to return the favor as a host some day, I am nothing more than a surfer at the present.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Madrid, Spain | Milan, Italy | Stockholm, Sweden | Innsbruck, Austria | Dublin, Ireland | London, England

Interests

Narrowing my interests to an even four: physiology, education, tennis, chess.

Overall, I really enjoy extended conversations--especially those over a nice beer at the end of the day.

• writing
• books
• education
• dining
• beer
• instructor
• chess
• traveling
• music
• guitar
• boxing
• tennis
• world cup
• teaching
• languages

Music, Movies, and Books

Movies: Hot Fuzz, Monty Python and the Holy Grail, Pulp Fiction, Moonrise Kingdom
Music: The National, Portugal. The Man, Ben Folds, The Smiths, The Killers, Radiohead,
Books: 1984, Farenheit 451, The Great Gatsby, Ender's Game, A Farewell to Arms, Watchmen

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Traveled through 14 countries in 83 days.
Wrote a 53,000 word novel in 30 days.
Completed a 12.5 mi (20.1 km) obstacle course.

Teach, Learn, Share

Teach: English, chess, physiology, tennis
Learn: Languages, boxing techniques, secret spots in cities
Share: Music (ukulele, guitar), chess, stories (fictional, actual)

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Mexico, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States