I am an American PhD student currently based in Melbourne. I am studying at Deakin University in Burwood. I have a tiny studio apartment so I can't host anybody right now but I would happy to meet up.

ABOUT ME

My name is Kale. I am from the US - Alabama and Tennessee, primarily, though I also lived in New Mexico for a while. I have done research abroad as well as traveling a lot. Most were relatively short term, but I did my Master's research for two months in Argentina and my PhD research for eight months in India. I like exploring, creating, learning, being outside, and spending time with people. I spend a lot of time trying to squeeze a little justice out of the dried up husk of equality and access we're all living on.

PHILOSOPHY

I think life is what you make it to some extent, and I try to make mine and everyone else's as good as possible. I believe in second chances, and third, and fourth; but only if the person truly is trying to change. i believe there's good in everyone, even if it's only a tiny spec and it's buried really deep in their souls. I believe in God and even Jesus but don't always know the best way of communicating with him/her/it/them.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I've couchsurfed while backpacking, road tripping, researching, or being a vagabond all over North, Central, and South America, Europe, and parts of Africa, Australia, and Asia. So far, I've stayed with roughly 99 different Couch Surfing hosts. It's a great way to meet new people and see a new place. Locals can give you so much more information than some website or guidebook. And there's so many great people out there, several of which I've come back to visit later on.

When I lived in Albuquerque, NM, I got pretty involved with the local CS community. I've organized meeet-ups and participated in the Couch Crash. Many of my friends in Abq I met through Couchsurfing, both travelers and other locals. I also got involved with the Couchsurfing community in Jaipur, India, when I lived there. I've hosted roughly 4 different times so far. I also have been involved in Couchsurfing meetups and events while traveling, such as going to the Dinagyang festival in The Philippines with fellow Couchsurfers. I also have been to some Couchsurfing events in Melbourne.

I often haven't had much space to host, but I also love helping out travelers and showing them around.

Interests

I'm interested in everything and nothing.

Music, Movies, and Books

I love movies, but sometimes they're so dumb it's ridiculous. I read books all the time, although I can say the same for them. I had to leave all my books behind when I moved from the States. Libraries are great. I like comedy, fantasy, adventure, pretty much anything. I like pretty much any kind of music too, although rock and punk usually top my list. I especially enjoy live music. Video games should probably be in this category, too. They're pretty cool.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Everything is amazing.

Teach, Learn, Share

I know Calculus and Physics and probably still have some Chemistry somewhere back in the cobwebs of my brain, but I think what's most important isn't what you learn in school. You can learn from anyone and anything.
One of the most important things I can teach people is not to judge others. We need to open our minds, open our hearts, and close our mouths.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can hang out with you, share stories and ideas, and tell you about my own area and experiences. I'm also pretty adaptable, so I'm up to try new things and I try to help out when people need it.

Countries I’ve Visited

Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Belgium, Belize, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Costa Rica, Cuba, Cyprus, Ecuador, El Salvador, Finland, France, French Guiana, Germany, Greece, Guinea-Bissau, Guyana, Honduras, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Liberia, Liechtenstein, Mexico, Monaco, Morocco, Netherlands, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Portugal, Senegal, Singapore, Spain, Suriname, Switzerland, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, India, United States

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