I am a student at the University of Arkansas where I am working on an Bachelor's of Science in International Business with majors in Information Systems and Arabic as well as minors in Middle Eastern studies and economic development. My vision is to run an NGO that engages in community development programs around the world.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I am studying abroad through my school and traveling to see the world as much as I can and I hope to use this time in my life to meet new people, share new ideas, and increase my knowledge of the world around me.

Interests

• humanitarian relief
• study abroad
• arabic
• middle east
• social business
• international business

Music, Movies, and Books

My favorite book is the Walking Drum by Louis L'Amour as it is what piqued my interest in the Middle East!

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

While on a community development trip in Vietnam, I went whitewater rafting in Dalat. The river was amazing and in the middle of it I even went down a 21 ft waterfall which was quite a new experience for me! I love kayaking and so this was an amazing opportunity to raft in another country.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach how to unicycle, juggle, speak/write better English, how to speak/write a little Arabic, and I can solve many computer problems and teach how to use Worpdress, HTML, and CSS.

I love learning all languages, from Arabic to Spanish to Swahili to Chichewa, language fascinates me. I am also a huge fan of object manipulation and learning new tricks. And learning of other cultures is a huge component in my life as I have an innate love for learning about the way others live their lives.

I always enjoying life philosophies and visions with other people. I am learning that everyone has a unique story to tell and that there is much to gain by listening to other's experiences and goals. I am passionate about international community development and so by sharing experiences with others I can learn more about their experiences and perspective on the country of interest while sharing the perspective that I have gradually developed.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I am a very amiable individual that loves meeting new people. Like I listed above, I can teach several niche talents, but I am more than happy to help my hosts with a little work around their place with anything I can do. While surfing is "free," I realize that the host is doing me a huge favor and so I will try to do what I can to payback my host in help and being a surfer that doesn't mooch.

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, England, Kenya, Malawi, Mexico, Mozambique, Netherlands, Tanzania, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States