CURRENT MISSION

To study in Lyon, France, and meet some great people.

ABOUT ME

I have backpacked for 10 months through South American and SE Asia/ India, and I cherish those experiences and the people I meet. The people always meant more to me than the places so I hope to make strong connections with people wherever I go.

I study International Relations so I like learning a diversity of subjects.

I also do a bit of film work and I love it!

PHILOSOPHY

My personal philosophy is to always strive for truth/meaning. That means always trying to do your best and do what you think is right, but always being self critical too and trying to grow.

In practice it is not always so easy :P but the point is to have that principle in mind then enjoy the path that it takes you on.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I do not have my own couch yet, sorry. But maybe one day. I am still a student and moving a lot.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I'm fairly new to this, because most of my travels have been to developing countries where it is cheap to stay in hostels and meet other travelers. I have met a few couch surfers in Europe and its an addictive experience I can say!

Interests

travelling, philosophy, dogs, animals, social issues, snowboarding, sports, debate, rock climbing, piano, comedy shows, tennis, danger, deconstruction, videogames, hiking, writing, film making, acting

• animals
• dogs
• writing
• film making
• acting
• education
• traveling
• piano
• hiking
• scuba diving
• snowboarding
• sports
• rock climbing
• tennis
• teaching
• international relations

Music, Movies, and Books

I heart Huckabees, the Matrix

Muse

Ayn Rand, Hermenne Hesse, Orwell, Aldous Huxley, Joseph Campbell, Ernest Becker

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Machu Picchu, Angkor Wat, Taj Mahal, Staying in tree top cabins in Laos, Scuba diving in Thailand, United Nations in New York, Ice Climbing in Bolivia, Camels in Rajasthan, Steak in Argentina.

Teach, Learn, Share

Watch a lot of TED videos, if you are deprived of a formal university education!

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Cambodia, China, India, Laos, Peru, Thailand

Countries I’ve Lived In

Canada, France