Date: Sun, 14 Aug 1994 22:38:52 +0200


      COUNTRY: USA
        STATE: New Jersey
         TOWN: Red Bank / Central Jersey Shore
         NAME: Steven Craig Sickles
      ADDRESS: 36 Broad Street
        EMAIL: pooh@cnj.digex.com
        PHONE: available upon request
      SEX/AGE: Male / 35
ACCOMMODATION: bedroom and study area in an urban loft
     LOCATION: center of town, with an easy walk to transportation,
               restaurants, theaters, etc. Close to NYC, Philadelphia,
               and about a 5 hour drive to Boston.
   MAX GUESTS: 2
   MAX LENGTH: short-term (2-3 weeks)
     EXPENSES: food
 RESTRICTIONS: non-smokers ONLY!
    LANGUAGES: French (beginner)
     THE HOST: The 'host' (me!) is a software developer/computer
               executive and a partner in a small engineering firm
               in central Jersey. While I have a strong background
               in the sciences, I have an equally strong background
               and interest in the arts (especially music and film).
               In fact, I'm planning on giving up computers in
               a few years, finishing my home studio, and attempting
               to write music for film.
               My education includes study at Cornell, Harvard,
               and the University of Pennsylvania (where I graduated).
               I have also spent some academic time in France,
               where I took a seminar in the sociology of film
               at the Cannes Film Festival.
               My 'goal' in the HOSPEX program is one of cultural
               exchange. I am very interested in developing
               cross-cultural friendships, and learning about
               the sociology, politics, and especially the arts
               of other cultures. I am also a 'ethnic food
               enthusiast' (and a pretty good cook to boot),
               and would enjoy learning 'first-hand' about other
               cuisines, and culinary customs.
               I would also be interested in exchanging e-mail with
               individuals with similiar interests, so if you can't
               visit, don't let that stop you from writing!