Hello! New to couch surfing but have done a bit of travelling. Grew up in Southern California, recently graduated from university in Central California and now working in Bay Area. Takeaway: I'm completely spoiled by the weather and have no concept of seasons whatsoever.

Please feel free to add me on facebook if that makes stalking a potential guest in your home easier:
https://www.facebook.com/melindatphan

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I'm looking to interact more with locals during my travels and make connections. It's so important to have perspective and be a global citizen, don't you think? Also hoping to pay it forward one day by hosting someone looking to save a bit of $.

Interests

Science/technology, scuba diving, backpack traveling, international development, friendship

• technology
• traveling
• backpacking
• surfing
• scuba diving
• science

Music, Movies, and Books

Embarrassing to admit, but let's be real I've been listening to all of Adele's albums on repeat since Hello. Haters gunna hate.
Also a lot of RadioLab lately during my long commute.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I wouldn't call it amazing, but something out of the ordinary is my involvement with Engineers Without Borders. In 2012 I helped build a decentralized waste water management system with a family in Sainji, Uttarakhand, India. The Cal Poly San Luis Obispo student chapter was also named the International Premiere Student Chapter, the highest honor given to any student chapter in the world, that year.

Countries I’ve Visited

Cambodia, Canada, India, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States