I just returned from an unforgettable summer along Ukraine's Black Sea coast near Moldova. I'm exhausted but grateful for my summer of endless train rides, non-stop political rallies, and the opportunity to engage with so many wonderful and generous people throughout my journey. Currently, I'm looking forward to the Master's program I start in August here at U Illinois Urbana-Champaign. I seek people who are honorable and curious, enjoy the outdoors and intellectual pursuits and know how to be silly when they're not out trying to save the world. A little about me: I recently graduated with a Bachelor's degree from the University of Florida and have pretty much been a south Floridian all my life. Basically, Cuba is closer to my hometown than the state of Georgia. I would describe myself as an astonishing hybrid of a young Cosmo Kramer and a beefcake Stephen Hawkings . I try to travel as much as I can , including studying in Moscow, Russia, two years ago for a summer. My favorite activites are any that involve learning, competition, good conversation and good food.