I'm a recent college grad looking to work as EMT and, eventually, go to medical school to be a surgeon. I studied neuroscience/biology and did laboratory research on using stem cells to treat epilepsy. I love camping in the wilderness and going to bars with friends.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I love to take road trips to see different parts of the USA. I'm looking to meet interesting people in the cities we stay in. We also really dislike hotels and would much prefer to stay with a local. I've been couch surfing a couple of times in Ohio, Tennessee, Pennsylvania, and Missouri and really enjoyed the experience. Everyone I've met has been so hospitable and interesting, and I look forward to meeting many more people!

Interests

Backpacking, mountaineering, distance running, circus performing (fire spinning and juggling)

• performing arts
• dancing
• recipes
• running
• juggling
• backpacking
• canoeing
• camping
• mountaineering
• surfing
• biology
• teaching
• medicine
• neuroscience
• road trips

Music, Movies, and Books

All kinds of music, but the Red Hot Chili Peppers are my favorite band.
Favorite movies: The Godfather, Shawshank Redemption, V for Vendetta
Favorite books: Candide, Catch-22, Lazarillo de Tormes, Brave New World, other satirical critiques of society. Anything by Ray Bradbury!

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I've spent ~90 days in the Canadian/Alaskan wilderness backpacking, mountaineering, and white water canoeing. I also once hit an alligator with my canoe in Florida, and I'm still alive.

Teach, Learn, Share

I have taught many people how to spin/dance/perform with fire, safely for circus shows. I am a great juggling teacher as well. I've got decent knowledge of backpacking skills and could share with you some great camp stove recipes!

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Guatemala, Mexico, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Mexico, United States