I’m an exchange student at the University of Manchester. I’m enjoying the experience of meeting new people from different cultures and gaining a global perspective.

My goal is to immerse myself into different cultures and learn about people’s stories and backgrounds. I love stories.

Other than studying and sleeping, I spend my time training for triathlons. I love swimming, biking, and running. I've dedicated a lot of my time in college to training and loved every minute of it. I'm also on my college's triathlon team, the University of Florida TriGators.

As a serious athlete, I'm not into partying, drinking, or any drugs. I like to keep clean from anything that would impair my health now and in the future.

I love cooking. It can be difficult traveling sometimes because I am celiac/coeliac, but fortunately most places have options that won't make me sick (yay!).

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Every culture enjoys doing things in a certain way and I believe it's important to open yourself to new ways of thinking.

I'm currently traveling on an exchange trip to Manchester, England, and have met so many amazing people from an array of backgrounds. I have learned about their lifestyle, as well as myself.

I want to continue meeting new people and gain a larger world perspective.

Interests

• writing
• cooking
• running
• traveling
• music
• piano
• cycling
• fishing
• hiking
• backpacking
• swimming
• storytelling
• farming
• rockclimbing
• hiking in the mountains
• celiac society
• coeliac society

Music, Movies, and Books

Music-I enjoy everything but current country music and hard rock.

Movies-My top movies are Pulp Fiction, Django Unchained, and the Star Wars series.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I started a Media Production Business at age 19 (Robert Skrob Media Productions). This was an ambitious undertaking as I had little experience, but learned along the way. Feel free to check out my portfolio here: www.skrobmedia.com.

Teach, Learn, Share

I am a great cook and can solve almost any technology problem you can throw at me (I have rebuilt printers, computers, and installed soooo many wifi routers).

What I Can Share with Hosts

My friends tell me an easygoing person. I can offer great stories about growing up in America. I can provide you a new perspective on politics, religion, culture, or any other topic you'd like to discuss.

I love talking to people and hearing their stories, what drives them, and their goals in life. The experience is pretty much up to you so I'm interested in doing whatever is cool and fun.

Countries I’ve Visited

England, Ireland, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States