Hey everyone! My name is Hao and I spent a majority of my life in Woburn, MA. I turned 21 years old last June and am finishing my senior year at the University of Massachusetts in scenic Amherst, MA. When I'm not studying for a degree in Food Science, I ask people about their life stories, eat something new and fresh, have secret dance battles with strangers, or rap poorly.

I'm very reserved but love to meet new people. I was able to travel to DC last summer for my internship at Sweetgreen's test kitchen in Dupont and Portland, OR for my 21st birthday with my sister. This summer I am participating in a program called Bike & Build where I will be raising money for the affordable housing cause, biking across America and building houses along the way! Check out my profile: http://classic.bikeandbuild.org/rider/8514

I'm trying to make the best of my opportunities and really want to continue to expose myself to personalities and characters!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I have been going home for all my spring breaks and wanted to take the last spring break as an opportunity to travel solo. After going to Portland, I really have a desire to travel out west! Seattle, San Francisco and Denver are the 3 cities I've been actively interested in and am hoping to spend a week balancing costs and expenses while still making a great memory in 1 of the 3 cities.

Interests

I really enjoy meeting new people. I ran cross country in high school and still run actively today. I enjoy being outside, hikes, and around landscapes. I'm hoping biking across America will satisfy my hunger for travel and activities.

Music, Movies, and Books

I read a lot of non-fiction: The Upcycle by William McDonough, Happiness by Matthieu Ricard, and Cooked by Michael Pollan are books I've read recently.

What I Can Share with Hosts

A great personality!