I am a recent graduate from American University located in Washington D.C. I will be moving to Manhattan to start work as a financial consultant for IBM in October of 2017. I am an outdoor enthusiast, have a love for learning, and always seeking an adventure.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I believe couch surfing will open up the life of a city more so than other traditional methods, even beyond that of staying in a hostel. Also, my current financial situation would be helped by employing this option.

Interests

• reading
• traveling
• hiking
• introspection

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: The Strokes, The Shins, Trevor Hall, Lewis Del Mar, The Beatles, Artic Monkeys, Dave Matthews Band, Jack Johnson, Lumineers, O.A.R, Aer, Robby Hunter Band, Marian Hill, The Killers, and Sylvan Esso.

Books: Love & Math, Cave and The Light, Pedagogy of the Oppressed, Motorcycle Diaries, Gene, Catcher in the Rye, The Great Gatsby, Origins of Life ...

Movies: Star Wars Saga, Harry Potter, Fight Club, Donnie Darko, Prisoners, Limitless

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

This speaks to the time I've spent volunteering, working, and projects I've been apart of.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyler-halat-shafer-54b7137a/

Teach, Learn, Share

Teach: Elementary Mathematics, Financial Acumen, a bit of programming

Casual, fun conversation about a range of subjects: philosophy, mathematics, science, theology, psychology and a host of other areas

Great listener

Always up for an adventure

What I Can Share with Hosts

I've worked numerous jobs ranging from "blue collar" manual work to "white collar" consulting, investment banking and financial advising; so whether you want a meal cooked(I spend a ton of time in the kitchen), the house/yard cleaned(6'4" 200 pound teddy bear) and/or financial advice I can be all those things.

Countries I’ve Visited

Ecuador, France, Ireland, Peru, Portugal, United Kingdom