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Jesse M.

Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand

@jesse-medcalf

Member since 2015

26 Friends 8 References

I'm a student from Auckland, New Zealand. In 2016 I did an exchange at Berkeley in California, and I couch surfed through Central America for two months afterwards. Studying philosophy, economics and law, the future looks to be filled with offices, long hours and "networking". But until the inevitable I'm here to explore the world through the eyes of as many varied people as I can.

Lifestyle

Interested in Adventure Sports

Interested in Economics

Fluent in English

Learning Spanish

Why I'm on Couchsurfing

The best way to see a place is from over the shoulder of a local. Hearing people's experiences and stories offers vastly richer picture than just wandering around and mindlessly seeing landmarks. I think everyone has something to gain from meeting new people, and those from completely different cultures offer even more. I've experienced a huge amount of generosity from couch surfers and so now I'd love to give back and give people somewhere to crash in Auckland.

About

Student & Charity Chairperson

University of Auckland & University of California, Berkeley

Music, Movies, and Books

Unknown Mortal Orchestra, Parquet Courts, Mac Demarco, Weezer, Jurassic 5 https://play.spotify.com/user/1231295608/

References

One Amazing Thing I've Done

Bungee jumping in New Zealand, road tripping down the PCH, competing in tournaments in Greece, Korea and Australia.

What I Can Share With Hosts

Conversation, an open mind and a love of adventure. My perspectives are characterised by an unwavering optimism and desire to make the world a better place. Highly logical, sometimes unconventional. I'm a big nerd and can offer something on just about every conversation topic, but will simultaneously be ready for all night partying or all day treks.

My Interests

Discussing the philosophical implications of anything, chatting, yarning, having a laugh, just getting to know how people think. All sports, but especially rugby, tennis and athletics. Business ideas, charity, altruism, politics, economics, being a giant nerd. Music, and especially seeing it live!