i grew up in southern California, but i'm currently in my second year at UC Berkeley, where i have yet to declare a major. i do know, though, that i have broad interests - from the hard sciences to the humanities. outside of my studies, i volunteer with an organization that serves the local homeless population. i'm also currently learning how to swing dance!

overall, i'm just a guy who loves learning, meeting others, and exploring the world. if you happened to run into me someday, don't be surprised if i'm reading a book while riding my bike in the pursuit of a squirrel.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

i have wanderlust. i like meeting people from all walks of life. why not?

Interests

traveling, reading, philosophy, rationality, computer science, medicine, music, biking, running, hiking, camping, hip hop / swing dance, and a lot of other things...

• humanities
• books
• dancing
• running
• walking
• reading
• traveling
• socializing
• music
• cycling
• hiking
• backpacking
• camping
• skiing
• computer science
• medicine
• science
• volunteering

Music, Movies, and Books

music: alternative, casual, classical, jazz

books: Ethics for the New Millennium, Let the Great World Spin, The History of Love, 1984, Redwall

short stories: "Utriusque Cosmi"

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

hiked up Mt. Whitney (14500 ft), spent 7 days backpacking through New Mexico's backcountry, performed for the Bulgarian king as part an orchestra

Teach, Learn, Share

i can tell you of Berkeley (California), Orange County (California), Taiwan, and Bulgaria! i can teach you some English or Mandarin Chinese! i can, erm, talk about a variety of topics, engage in silliness, fail miserably at walking on my hands...

Countries I’ve Visited

Bulgaria, Taiwan

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States