CURRENT MISSION

Survive school so I can do more meaningful things wth my life

ABOUT ME

I'm Zach, I'm a pretty laid back guy who enjoys life and wants to learn from others' perspectives. Currently I'm an International and Area Studies Major at the University of Oklahoma, and I am studying abroad in Sapporo, Japan for a year. I hope to do some couchsurfing around Japan soon!

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PHILOSOPHY

Everyone has a story to tell if you're willing to listen

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I haven't had a chance to surf yet, but I hope to soon when I travel in Japan! Whenever I get back to America and have my own apartment I will be happy to host!

Interests

traveling, music, playing guitar, movies, reading, sports

• wildlife
• movies
• reading
• traveling
• music
• guitar
• hiking
• kayaking
• camping
• sports
• area studies
• mountains

Music, Movies, and Books

Too many to list here but I'll give a few favorites.

Movies: Fight Club, Shawshank Redemption, Donnie Darko, dark comedies etc..
Books: A Brave New World, Fires on the Plain, Crime and Punishment, anything by CS Lewis or Tolstoy
Music: Indie Rock, Blues, Jazz, some electronica and classic rock

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Visiting Angkor Wat and the surrounding temples in Cambodia was a truly amazing experience. I don't know if there's any place in the world that can compare. Definitely a bucket list item for any traveler, and I'm lucky I was able to experience it.

Exploring Yellowstone National Park is definitely the coolest traveling experience that I've had in America. One minute you're surrounded by beautiful rolling mountains and wildlife, and the next you feel like you're on a different planet as you hike between incredible active geysers. And don't forget to do some great camping, hiking, rafting and kayaking while you're there.

Countries I’ve Visited

Cambodia, Mexico, Nicaragua

Countries I’ve Lived In

Japan, United States