Daniel Weiser

Residing in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado, Daniel describes himself as a ‘hippie in a suit’. With a degree in environmental economics from Cornell University and a mountain man lifestyle, the term fits. 

His love for the outdoors, cultivated in the wilds of North Texas, where he grew up, fuels his passion for STEM, activism, conservation, and sustainability science. After high school, Daniel headed straight to university. However, upon graduating, he took the gap year he always wished he had. Arriving in Athens with just one night booked at a local hostel and deliberately lacking a plan, Daniel spent the ensuing months busing and hitchhiking across the Balkans on $17/day. This experience profoundly transformed his life. A staunch advocate for the immense value of the gap year, he is eager to mentor the next generation of students as they embark on their own transformative journeys. 

‍Now with a goal of visiting every country in the world, Daniel enjoys learning all there is about geography, international relations, and global trade.