I am 24 years old. I am currently on holiday for a few months in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, visiting my fiance. Since I cannot work here, I am writing a travel memoir and studying for the GRE. Upon my return to Michigan in July, I begin a job at the University of Michigan as a media assistant for the School of Natural Resources and the Environment, where I hope to eventually pursue a Masters degree in Behavior, Education and Communications in the Environment. I have traveled a lot and work for several domestic and international NGOs across the globe. I have a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from Michigan State University.

My fiance Ganesh currently works for Tata Consultancy Services as a billing and services consultant in Chennai. He studied in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India for a business administration degree. He will join me in Michigan hopefully in a 1.5-2 years.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To meet great people, hear their worldly experiences and explore new places. As a journalist, I am fascinated by other people's stories. Please let me hear yours!

Interests

My hope for a future career is to develop horticulture therapy programs for children that experienced the loss of a loved one, especially parents or siblings, and use organic farming/gardening practices as a way to cope with death.

• wildlife
• writing
• photography
• gardening
• reading
• music
• hiking
• teaching
• volunteering
• travel
• learning
• farming
• altruism

Music, Movies, and Books

I listen to ALL genres of music and always looking for cool jams..
The Beatles, Bob Marley, Ravi Shankar, Led Zeppelin, Papadosio, Devendra Banhart, Simon and Garfunkel

Movies: Eternal Sunshine for the Spotless Mind, Dil Chahta Hai, Dazed and Confused, the Lion King

Books: the Alchemist, Alice in Wonderland, the Gita

Teach, Learn, Share

Buddhist philosophy, yoga/meditation

What I Can Share with Hosts

Travel experiences

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Canada, India, Italy, Mexico, South Africa, Thailand, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

India, United States