Love learning about anything and everything - human-centered design (e.g. ergonomics, systems interfaces), applied psychology (e.g. Myers Briggs, nudge-type designs), and personal growth science are some of my favorite topics though :). Former AIESECer (LCVP)!

I graduated from university (Cornell for those familiar with US colleges) in 2014, worked a little bit in the management consulting world, and then got some time off for the last two months to do social impact work and travel. I'll admit I've mostly stayed in hostels so far, because I originally wasn't sure about the couchsurfing experience, but have met so many people who loved couchsurfing that I want to start surfing/hosting more.

I've definitely loved meeting couchsurfers at the events I've gone to, and can't wait to start diving more into the couchsurfing world!

Life motto: Always more to learn, always more to see

Pourquoi je suis sur Couchsurfing

I love learning and sharing interesting things with/from cool people.

I also really like the couchsurfing community's vibe - live life, love all, and appreciate every moment you have.

Centres d'intérêt

Hiking
Running
Human decision making
User experience/user interfaces (UX/UI)
Meditation (I use Headspace for guided meditation)
Photography
Music festivals
Skydiving (yet to do it, but I am saving it for either Switzerland/Mauritius)
Fitness
Nutrition

• design
• photography
• music festivals
• festivals
• dancing
• bachata
• dining
• cooking
• wine
• beer
• fitness
• running
• meditation
• flying
• traveling
• music
• hiking
• surfing
• scuba diving
• skydiving
• psychology
• science

Morceaux de musique, films et livres

I mainly listen to electro but I like most music.
Including: Eric Prydz, Disclosure, Martin Garrix, Avicii, Above and Beyond, John Legend, OneRepublic, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Phoenix

Books: Thinking Fast and Slow (amazing..), Made to Stick, Harry Potter, Game of Thrones, Death Note, Think and Grow Rich, Ubersleep (quite an interesting book on polyphasic sleep),

Movies and TV: Breaking Bad, House of Cards, Frozen, Big Hero 6, How to Train Your Dragon (yes, I am unashamedly a fan of Disney and Pixar movies), Fate/Zero, Catch Me if You Can

Une aventure extraordinaire que j'ai vécue

Walked above the clouds in New Mexico.

Seeing a blanket of white just below you and realizing those are the very same clouds that normally fly thousands of feet above you - your heart beats a little faster, your breath just catches in your throat, and your body just shivers in excitement as you realize how much you love life and how excited you are about how much more you can discover.

Enseignez, apprenez, partagez

I can teach you:
-Food psychology
-Sweet dance moves

I want to learn:
-Salsa, or possibly bachata.
-How to cook really good Mexican and Mediterranean food

I'd love to share:
-Theories on life (Cal Newport, Seth Godin are my muses)
-Cool stories (topics include my attempt at polyphasic sleep, self-hypnosis)

Ce que j'aimerais partager avec mes hôtes

-Everything in teach/learn/share above
-Good food, good wine (or beer!), good conversations
-Everlasting appreciation, and an offer to always leave my home in New York City open to you

Pays que j'ai visités

China, Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary, Norway, Poland, Romania, South Korea, Sweden, United States

Pays dans lesquels j'ai vécu

China, Norway, South Korea, United States