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Overview

  • 4 references 2 Confirmed & Positive
  • Fluent in English; learning Chinese, Esperanto, Spanish
  • 33, Male
  • Member since 2011
  • Physics/Chinese Student
  • Currently undergrad
  • From Palmer Lake, CO, USA
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About Me

CURRENT MISSION

Learn Chinese, and figure out how to apply physics to world betterment.

ABOUT ME

I'm just trying to enjoy the journey. I haven't been travelling for long but I'm getting into it quickly. I like moving towards a purpose--short(er)-term to get a good grip on Chinese, long-term to do the most I can towards resolving social injustice with a degree in physics.

**I'm currently traveling around the great country of China until February, which means a) I'll be doing a lot if surfing but b) I won't be able to get online much. If you're waiting on me to respond, I'll be a lot faster by text (+86 130 7284 8454).

PHILOSOPHY

Research ongoing, results to be determined.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

CouchSurfing has saved me from bumps on the travelling road and brought me good company too. One day I'll pay it back to the community through hosting, but until then I hope to be a responsible and friendly guest.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

First time saved us in Brasov, Romania. I admit I was nervous about the system at first but we had a wonderful family. It was convenient and better to get to know more people here.

Interests

Linguistics, physics, realizing that the world is insane and getting closer to more parts of it.

  • chess
  • traveling
  • surfing
  • logic
  • physics
  • beaches

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: I try to get to enjoy everything, but my favorites are Radiohead and Scala & Kolacny Brothers. Books: Lolita, Atlas Shrugged, The Sun Also Rises. Movies: My favorites are A Serious Man, The Social Network, and Magnolia.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Once I was in Guatemala and our group helped release baby sea-turtles back into the ocean to protect them from predators on the beach.

Teach, Learn, Share

I'm decent at physics and logic games--I'll play you in chess or 象棋 if the option arises. I'd like to learn whatever you have to offer.

Countries I’ve Visited

Guatemala, Moldova

Countries I’ve Lived In

China, United States

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