CURRENT MISSION

To travel around the world before starting med school in New Zealand

ABOUT ME

Well I have just finished school in London. I am 18 years old and about to embark on a few months of traveling before I settle down in New Zealand.

Me and 3 friends are going to Morocco followed by Greece and Latin America then finally a visit to Australia and New Zealand around both islands.

I'd describe myself as jovial, always looking to discover new cultural experiences wherever they may be. I really enjoy traveling and meeting new people - and trying to overcome any language barriers as friendliness is universal.

I have a lot of great stories to tell and I am eager to learn other languages. I already have a decent understanding of French and Spanish but I would particularly like to learn more about Arabic and Asian culture. I want to further my understanding of hispanic culture also

PHILOSOPHY

I am a Christian, I suppose a Catholic, however I don't like to define myself by my religion. I believe that if you do good things, good things will happen to you - not because of some metaphysical force ensuring fairness but if people are innately good then it may influence others to help others in turn.

I believe life is short and it is what you make of it that counts - That you should do your best to be successful so you can make a difference, however big or small, in the world - and have some fun along the way!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I am currently unable to host anyone as I am in the transitional period of moving from England to New Zealand but I would like to set myself up as a host as soon as I have sorted out accommodation in New Zealand.

As I find that the best way to learn about other cultures is actually through the residents of said country, I would love to stay on peoples' couches - for whoever will have me!

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I am a complete newbie to Couch surfing but have heard so many great things and me and my friends look forward to the upcoming experiences

Interests

Rugby, Medicine, different cultures, lengthy discussions on topical matters

• culture
• traveling
• surfing
• soccer
• rugby
• languages
• medicine
• religion

Music, Movies, and Books

I'm a fan of many different genres of music but I'm particularly into club music at the moment like trance and electro.

I'm a real movie buff but if I had to say my three favourite films ever I would have to say Scarface, Rocky 3 and The Departed.

I love to read and have recently decided to read Darwin's origin of species and Freud's Interpretation of Dreams.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

My most amazing experience was working in a Cambodian orphanage for two weeks last year. Despite the languages being utterly different it was not a problem and it really opened my eyes that kids will be kids regardless of their social status or ethnic origin; that it isn't wealth that brings happiness and that everyone around the world loves to play soccer!

Teach, Learn, Share

I cannot say everything I know but I will always do my best to pass on any knowledge or experiences I have in the hope of it being invaluable for others.