I'm a web developer currently living in Madison, WI. I grew up on the border of Michigan and Indiana. The Midwest is pretty cool but I really want to move out west eventually. My long-term plan is to build a treehouse and live in it.

My dream is to travel the world with just a backpack and my laptop creating things that help people, inspire people, or entertain people. My focus is on education, and I have a vision for a better educational experience that I want to create. I'm also thinking about becoming a teacher.

I'm easy-going, goofy, and terrible at Super Smash Bros.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

For now, I'm looking to meet interesting people both while traveling and in Madison. Eventually I would like to host more. I want to share ideas and experiences and learn from others.

Interests

Web development, design, outdoor adventures (hiking, climbing, biking, running, etc), music, startups, education, mathematics, slacklining, hammocking, minimalism, technology, coffee, reading.

• design
• education
• coffee
• marathon
• running
• technology
• reading
• traveling
• minimalism
• music
• outdoor activities
• cycling
• hiking
• backpacking
• rock climbing
• teaching
• mathematics

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: All kinds of music, find out more here: http://www.jaredhanstra.com/#/music

Movies: Into the Wild, The Other Guys, Hot Rod, The Emperor's New Groove, Office Space, The Prestige, Boyhood, Dope, The Social Network

Books: Harry Potter, The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, Into the Wild, The One World Schoolhouse, How Not to be Wrong, Ender's Game, Make it Stick, Zero to One, The Fault in our Stars, Siddhartha

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I've both ran and walked a marathon. Definitely preferred running it.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Experiences!

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Canada, Indonesia, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia