ABOUT ME

Hi! My name is Philip and I'm a currently a graduate student studying the classics. I am originally from the UK but moved to the US for study just over two years ago. This summer is largely free from work commitments so I'm hoping to see some more of North America and the wider world!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Just one: staying with a French/Canadian girl in Montreal. Fun times. :)

Interests

Classes and papers have a nasty habit of sucking away my free time. That said, coffee, beer and good food always go down well (pun may or may not be intended). I'm a big fan of indie music and like going to concerts when I can. Oh, and I like to play table football (foosball) far more than is probably healthy for me.

• humanities
• concerts
• dining
• beer
• coffee
• music
• soccer

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: The Bravery, The Arcade Fire, Biffy Clyro, The Libertines, The Beatles, Bloc Party, Chikinki, The Decemberists, Editors, Elliott Smith, Grade, Gorillaz, Modest Mouse, Muse, Sunny Day Real Estate, The New Pornographers, Of Montreal, Sufjan Stevens, John Vanderslice.

Movies: Garden State, Motorcycle Diaries, Eternal Sunshine, Toy Story 2, Spirited Away, Sin City, Batman, Pulp Fiction, About a Boy, Amelie.

Books: mainly the classics, especially epic, tragedy and comedy. The Harry Potter series will also forever hold a place in my heart.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Either wandering alongside the canals of Venice at 3 AM, or exploring an series of ancient Etruscan catacombs, colored with stunning wall paintings.

Teach, Learn, Share

I'd be happy to talk about what I do, where I'm from and where I hope to go. I'd like to learn the same from others.

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Spain

Countries I’ve Lived In

United Kingdom, United States