I grew up in India, living a nomadic lifestyle. India is the most specific I can get because I have lived in a lot of places (17 cities so far). My parents infused me with a love of laughing, reading (fantasy!) and saying yes to new experiences.
I am finishing up a Computer Science degree at the University of California, Los Angeles right now. Moving to the United States and getting exposed to different cultures and views has been a fantastic experience. My appetite for traveling, meeting new people and exchanging ideas is unlimited, so I am alway ready for anything. I won't say no to a merry round of dancing either :D

Что привело меня на Couchsurfing

I think it's a lovely way to make new friends and understand the real life of a city, rather than just the touristy parts. Plus, I deeply believe that our best memories are from times we spend with wonderful people and I want millions of those.
Oh, and I am a broke college kid who wants to save a bit of money and spend it on going more places. Though I can't host people right now because I am sharing a small flat in college, I am happy to show you the jolly sights of wherever I am living at the time.

Интересы

Travel (Europe seems to be my current love)
Dance (the kind where you let loose and feel alive)
Fitness (I do a little bit of powerlifting)
Fiction (Epic fantasy is... fantastic)
Technology (and its social impact)

Most importantly, dogs of all shapes and sizes.

• dogs
• dancing
• dining
• indian food
• fitness
• powerlifting
• technology
• reading
• traveling
• computer science
• science
• volunteering

Музыка, кино и книги

Music: Anything danceable / with good beats is great. I do listen to classic and alternative rock, indie folk and Bollywood music. Epic, orchestral melodies are welcome too.

Movies: Too many to list but the Christopher Nolan is a safe bet. From Bollywood, Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara is my favourite.

TV Shows: Sherlock, Rick & Morty, How I Met Your Mother, Black Mirror, Friends and Game of Thrones.

Books: Anything by Brandon Sanderson, Patrick Rothfuss, Jim Butcher, Jeffrey Archer and the Harry Potter series.

Классная вещь, которую я сделал(-а)

After my second year at college, I got a chance to visit Russia for a programming competition. I convinced my supervisor to let me make a stop in Germany. I contacted two German friends whom I had met in India when they were volunteering there. I visited them at their home in Baden-Württemberg and it was amazing. Seeing the bucolic life they lived, the German attitudes toward hard work, sincerity and family was very inspiring.

An unplanned, unscheduled experience just because I had the courage to convince someone to let me make an impromptu stop. 'The world is your oyster' has never felt more true.

Учу, учусь, делюсь опытом и информацией

I am open to everything. Share your thoughts, ideas and random acts of life :)

Чем я могу поделиться с хостами

I am pretty knowledgeable about the cultures and lifestyles of northern India and southern California. I can teach all about Bollywood, the songs and dances and am a none-too-shabby dancer myself. I am fluent in English, Hindi and Punjabi, so if you want I can give lessons in those too. I somehow got a formal degree in Computer Science, so can teach that too :)
If you like to try new cuisines, I am good at home-cooked Indian food too. And of course, the offer to travel with me to my next destination or my home in LA!

Где я побывал(-а)

Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Netherlands, Russian Federation, Spain, United Kingdom, United States

Где я жил(-а)

India, United States