CURRENT MISSION

I am interested in education as a method of primary prevention, the physiological mechanisms of cardiovascular disease and the human stress response, and the biosecurity of a food supply to prevent transmission and evolution of infectious pathogens. Currently, I seek to travel and learn as much as I can from other people and other cultures around the world.

ABOUT ME

I am in the final year of my Epidemiology graduate program at the University of Arizona. I have a B.S. in Physiology and a minor in Creative Writing, as well as extensive experience as an instructor, tutor, and mentor. I enjoy active work and critical thinking. I am employed by the University of Arizona as an instructor for a beginning physiology course and teach the foundations of histology, bones, muscles, and the nervous system.

PHILOSOPHY

I live to enjoy whatever I encounter and to learn from my mistakes.

"All fixed set patterns are incapable of adaptability or pliability. The truth is outside of all fixed patterns." - Bruce Lee

我为什么加入 Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

In 2013, I was lucky to CouchSurf as I traveled throughout Europe and worked with the Homeless World Cup organization. My experiences with hosts abroad were outstanding. While I hope to return the favor as a host some day, I am nothing more than a surfer at the present.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Madrid, Spain | Milan, Italy | Stockholm, Sweden | Innsbruck, Austria | Dublin, Ireland | London, England

兴趣

Narrowing my interests to an even four: physiology, education, tennis, chess.

Overall, I really enjoy extended conversations--especially those over a nice beer at the end of the day.

• writing
• books
• education
• dining
• beer
• instructor
• chess
• traveling
• music
• guitar
• boxing
• tennis
• world cup
• teaching
• languages

音乐、电影和书籍

Movies: Hot Fuzz, Monty Python and the Holy Grail, Pulp Fiction, Moonrise Kingdom
Music: The National, Portugal. The Man, Ben Folds, The Smiths, The Killers, Radiohead,
Books: 1984, Farenheit 451, The Great Gatsby, Ender's Game, A Farewell to Arms, Watchmen

我做过的一件不可思议的事情

Traveled through 14 countries in 83 days.
Wrote a 53,000 word novel in 30 days.
Completed a 12.5 mi (20.1 km) obstacle course.

教，学，和分享

Teach: English, chess, physiology, tennis
Learn: Languages, boxing techniques, secret spots in cities
Share: Music (ukulele, guitar), chess, stories (fictional, actual)

我游览过的国家

Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Mexico, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States

我居住过的国家

United States