American college student (studying philosophy and computer science) interning at a startup in Helsinki

Very interested in meeting interesting locals, speculating on emerging technologies, discussing world politics/history, hiking winding trails, and flying tiny propeller planes! Oh, and I love TV shows like Game of Thrones, Breaking Bad, Mad Men, Better Call Saul, etc.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To meet interesting people!

Interests

Understand the world, push my limits, create something meaningful

• documentaries
• flying
• politics
• reading
• investing
• outdoor activities
• hiking
• computer science
• history
• philosophy
• tv series
• current events
• reddit
• local history
• new technologies
• ethiopian food
• pho

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: electronic, synthpop, alternative/indie
Books: 1491, 1493, Buru Quartet, The Unwinding, Populist Explosion, An Edible History of Humanity, Modern Romance, Destined for War, The Cold War: A New History etc.
Shows: Better Call Saul, Silicon Valley, Game of Thrones, Breaking Bad, Mad Men, Downton Abbey

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Passing over my university during a flight lesson -- it was surreal to see "my world" from a tiny propeller plane 3000 feet above. Distance brings clarity.

Teach, Learn, Share

Teach you how to write your name in a language most haven't heard of, Learn to cook a tasty local dish, Share my (possibly naive) worldview

What I Can Share with Hosts

I would love to be helpful in the kitchen. I am also very keen on discussing the American "millennial" perspective on politics.

Countries I’ve Visited

Bosnia and Herzegovina, Canada, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, India, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Montenegro, Netherlands, Peru

Countries I’ve Lived In

Finland, India, United States