I am a second year international student at the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities. Although I am originally Indian, my life has been all over the globe, having lived India, Zambia, South Africa and now the United States. I am an Economics major and hope to have a career in development economics so I can travel the world and help developing countries grow, and hopefully one day make a difference and change the world.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To meet interesting new people, see the world through the eyes of locals and immerse myself in a different culture. And i won't lie, it helps when it comes to being a broke college student with the innate desire to see the world.

Interests

• horses
• reading
• traveling
• music
• hiking
• backpacking
• camping
• scuba diving
• adventure travel
• sightseeing

Music, Movies, and Books

Music - Hip Hop, R&B, and anything really.
Movies - Interstellar, The Imitation Game, Dirty Dancer, Pretty Woman, etc.
Books - The Hiding Place, My Sister's Keeper, any Jeffrey Archer novels, The Alchemist, Good Morning Mr. Mandela

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I had the opportunity to work with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees in Zambia where I interacted with refugees from Burundi, Congo, Rwanda, and helped counsel them. It was an experience that shaped me to become the person that I am today.

Teach, Learn, Share

I want to learn about your travel stories and maybe share some of mine!

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can share my culture, my experiences and my food. I love cooking Indian food so if you would like, I could cook you some of my yummy butter chicken.

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, France, India, Malaysia, Maldives, Singapore, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Switzerland, Tanzania, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Countries I’ve Lived In

India, South Africa, United States, Zambia