Hello! I'm a recent college graduate from the University of Illinois. I plan to go to law school in the Fall of 2020. I'm not sure where I want to go yet, but until then, I'm trying to travel, learn, and find my happiness. I will usually be traveling with my girlfriend Mari who is in a similar situation as myself. Thank you in advance for hosting us!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To travel efficiently, find new happiness and friends, and create new experiences!

Interests

I appreciate traveling, literature, and learning languages. My greatest passion at the moment is Latin! I’ve been studying for over a year now and can read basic Latin passages. It’s a wonderful language and has opened my eyes to so many things!

• poetry
• ethics
• running
• politics
• hip-hop music
• swimming
• film
• latin
• classic literature

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: I like any artist or genre that feels unique. At the moment, I've been listening to a lot of experimental hip hop, ambient, and folk music. Movies: When I was young, I obsessively watched movies to the point that it's difficult to pick favorites. A movie I think about a lot is Yi Yi, the last film by Taiwanese director Edward Yang. I also recently saw Manchester by the Sea, and that was pretty excellent as well. Books: At the moment, I'm generally interested in moral philosophy, epic poetry, and literary modernism. My favorite piece of literature is The Divine Comedy, and I LOVE Marcel Proust.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I ran the Chicago Marathon for Advocate Health Care's neurological program in 2016. I ran it in 4 hours and 27 minutes. I hope to some day qualify for the Boston Marathon!

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

Italy, United States