The most important things in my life are family, friends, learning, and fun.

Family: Raised in South Carolina, I also have family in New England, (Old) England, and New Zealand. I recently became engaged to my best friend and best partner I could ever ask for. My life revolves around spending time and having fun with my future wife.

Friends: I am extremely close with a couple friends, but I enjoy making new connections in every city I visit. I am at heart an interest, but I value relationships with others, so when around other people, I do my best to spend time with and get to know others.

Learning: I will soon graduate from Davidson College, a small liberal arts school in Davidson, NC, USA. I am a mathematics major, and as my next step, I plan to pursue a PhD in theoretical computer science. As a liberal arts student, I enjoy discussing topics ranging from science to literature and religion.

Fun: For fun, I love being outside. Whether I am exploring a new place, playing ultimate Frisbee or soccer, or hiking, I will be happy when I'm active.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I am young and love traveling (and as a student, I have a small budget). My vacations typically involve backpacking new trails or cycling across the country. For these trips, I often need a place to stay for a day or two before or after an outdoor adventure, and I usually bring good stories with me.

When visiting a new area, I also find the experience is much more complete when befriending people who know the area and are kind enough to provide a place to stay.

Interests

My favorite activities are those which involve the outdoors. I love backpacking, cycling, mountain biking, canoeing, and caving. My ideal vacation is visiting a new country and spending several weeks backpacking. To date, my favorite trail is of course the Appalachian Trail, which I grew up with in the Carolinas. After that, my favorite is the John Muir Trail (JMT) near Yosemite Valley, CA.

• arts
• literature
• education
• drinking
• traveling
• outdoor activities
• cycling
• hiking
• backpacking
• canoeing
• spelunking
• soccer
• computer science
• teaching
• mathematics
• religion
• science

Music, Movies, and Books

For music, I primarily enjoy folk and bluegrass. My favorite band by far is the Avett Brothers. I also often listen to The Head & the Heart, Bon Iver, The Tallest Man on Earth, Band of Horses, Regina Spektor, Punch Brothers, Wailin' Jennys, and others. When I want something different, my secret favorite artist is Kid Cudi.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I'm going to cheat here, and describe something I am planning. This summer, my fiancee and I are planning to cycle across the USA, from Virginia to San Francisco.

Teach, Learn, Share

“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go.” -Dr. Seuss

What I Can Share with Hosts

I have an enthusiasm for cycling and hiking. I have spent a lot of time fixing bicycles, so I can lend a hand or advice for bicycle repair. I also spend much of my college career leading backpacking, canoeing, and cycling trips, so I know a lot about outdoor travel and education.

I love discussing science and literature.

I am glad to buy a kind host a meal and a few drinks at a local restaurant.

Countries I’ve Visited

Bahamas, Chile, England, Germany, New Zealand

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States