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Overview

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  • Fluent in English, Hindi, Marathi (Marāṭhī)
  • 37, Male
  • Member since 2015
  • Student at CSU Los Angeles
  • B.Tech Engineering, currently pursuing MS Physics
  • From India
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About Me

I am currently a physics student at California State University, LA. After working in a corporate for many years..I finally mustered the courage to quit my job and go back to studying. I have an insatiable apetite for knowledge and I want to uncover the many secrets surrounding our universe.

I am greatly inspired by the greats in the field of Science like Einstein, Telsa and Maxwell and hope to be a great Physicist one day.

I am an outdoor person and love visiting new places and meeting new people. I like reading and writing. I started writing a novel of my own which is taking longer than I hoped to finish, writer's block I suppose!

My motto in life is never to pursue materialistic things..they will never make you happy, you'll only want more and more. I wish only to amass the vast wealth of knowledge around me.

I live for others and like to make people around me happy. It is only in others' happiness that one can experience true bliss.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

The more people you meet the more enriching your experiences and in turn your life. Couchsurfing is an awesome way to do just that!

Interests

Physics, Philosophy and Psychology!
Besides these, I like cooking, reading, writing, painting (though I am terrible at it!). I love being outdoors and enjoy hiking, trecking, exercising and sports such as football, swimming, cycling, etc. In addition to this, I love watching movies and plays... I have tried my hand at theatre as well. I love meeting new people and learning about their culture, experiences, etc.

  • culture
  • writing
  • books
  • poetry
  • dining
  • cooking
  • fitness
  • exercise
  • movies
  • reading
  • painting
  • outdoor activities
  • cycling
  • hiking
  • sports
  • soccer
  • swimming
  • physics
  • psychology
  • science

Music, Movies, and Books

I listen to all genres of music.. Whatever pleases my ears.

All time favorite movies: Interstellar, Beautiful Mind, Goodwill Hunting, Theory of Everything, The Godfather.

Books: Incognito, The Art of Thinking Clearly, and poetry...especially Bukowski.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Worked on a physics experiment with structures in 4D which is yet to be patented. No further info before it is indeed patented. Hopefully, won't take too long folks.

Teach, Learn, Share

Teach: I believe life is most enriching when you give! This is my philosophy and I like to share this with everyone. I love physics and would love to teach and debate about the universe and our place in it. I am a bit of a fitness freak and could chalk out a healthy regime for you.

Learn: I am a good listener and try to take in as much as possible about new places, cultures, experiences. I am open to learning about anything under the sun.

Share: I would love to share my stories, my experiences, my knowledge, my love for poetry, theatre, paintings, books, movies, philosophy in life, my struggles, accomplishments, my apartment and some good food.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I will keep you entertained and you will have a good laugh with me. I am too energetic and you won't have a single dull moment I promise.

I can even show you some cool science experiments if you'd be interested.

I am also a great cook, as my friends and family say.. and can cook a great meal for you. I love experimenting with food and if you are up for it..maybe we could cook up a new dish together.

Countries I’ve Visited

United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

India, Oman

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