I‘m a Kiwi (New Zealander) who just graduated from a US university (Colgate University, New York) and is solo traveling through Europe before beginning a fellowship in Norway. I was awarded a Fulbright grant to research solar energy in Oslo (September 2019 - June 2020). As an international student at the University of Oslo, I will be working with a research team for the Institute for Energy Technology just outside Oslo, Norway.

I love the outdoors and exploring new places. I am interested in philosophy and having my beliefs challenged. I like meeting new people and love to learn new things.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I am on Couchsurfing because I am traveling through Eastern Europe before my fellowship begins at the beginning of September. I am hoping to meet interesting people and find accommodation.

Interests

• beer
• traveling
• socializing
• cycling
• hiking
• backpacking
• sailing
• sports
• basketball
• soccer
• swimming
• beaches
• mountains
• nature
• sustainability
• spikeball

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Rap/Hip-Hop (although I enjoy all kinds of music, I played the piano growing up, so I appreciate and enjoy listening to anything from classical music to pop and hip-hop)

Movies: Inception, Star Wars, Avatar

Books: Bill Bryson and philosophy books

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

While at university I was a nationally ranked Spikeball player.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach you the unique New Zealand culture.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I am very excited to meet Couchsurfing hosts. Since, I am traveling alone I look forward to socializing with my hosts. I am a traveller with a unique background and culture who is enthusiastic to share my stories and experiences with my hosts. I would be interested in doing outdoor activities with my hosts, such as hiking. Additionally, I like to cook and would be happy to make my hosts a meal or lend a hand where I can help out.

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Bulgaria, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, New Zealand, Niue, Norway, Romania, Switzerland, Tonga, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

New Zealand, Norway, United States