Hey everybody! My name is Truett. I'm a 25 year old Master's student from Knoxville, Tennessee, USA. I study German/Literature and I'm currently participating in an exchange year in Stuttgart, Germany. I'm rather extraverted and love meeting new, interesting people. My main hobby is playing guitar, but I also enjoy debating with friends, doing pretty much any outdoor activity (and luckily studying language).

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I'm on Couchsurfing to meet friendly people from different parts of the world. My best friend in America hosts couchsurfers all the time and has hosted people from all over the world. (I plan to host people as soon as I have the available space.) I think it's a great way of traveling on a budget and getting to meet people you would otherwise never meet! It's gonna be the future of traveling!

Interests

• dogs
• literature
• cooking
• beer
• politics
• movies
• reading
• music
• rock music
• hiking
• sports
• history
• religion
• food
• nature
• linguistics
• language
• biking
• germany
• excercise
• debating
• philosphy

Music, Movies, and Books

My favorite type of music would have to be rock! But in my hometown, there is plenty of folk and country music to go around! I'm very much into 19th/20th century literature.. Some of my favorite authors are Hemmingway, Orwell, Kafka.. I also enjoy reading works more philosophical and psychological texts - Jung, Nietzche, Watts. As for movies I like anything good! Action, thriller, comedy.. don't matter to me!

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I've been to 7 countries (including my own), but would like to add some to the list!

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach you traditional Appalachian songs, and would love to answer any questions I can about American culture! I can also teach you about linguistics! I love sharing opinions, knowledge and ideas :)

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can provide stimulating conversation about a broad array of topics. Some of my favorite things to discuss are linguistics, philosophy, literature, psychology, politics/history, as well as lighter things such as art and nature! Of course I'm always happy to contribute in one way or another to the gracious Couchsurfing hosts!

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, France, Germany, Italy, Mexico, Switzerland

Countries I’ve Lived In

Germany, United States