$750 Friendly international house $750 (palo alto)

👋 Welcome! We value global community, so here’s “Hello, welcome” in multiple languages: • English: Hello, welcome • Spanish: Hola, bienvenido/a • Mandarin Chinese: 你好，欢迎 (Nǐ hǎo, huānyíng) • Russian: Привет, добро пожаловать (Privet, dobro pozhalovat’) • French: Bonjour, bienvenue • Arabic: مرحبًا، أهلاً وسهلاً (Marḥaban, ahlan wa sahlan) • German: Hallo, willkommen • Hindi: नमस्ते, स्वागत है (Namaste, swāgat hai) ⸻ 🧠 About Us We’re a welcoming, intellectually curious group with international roots and interests in science, tech, and global affairs. We share our space, ideas, and occasional meals. This is a bunk bed in a shared living space—modest, but clean, safe, and affordable. It’s great for commuters, students, or thinkers on a budget. We also accept helpful “services in lieu of rent” like driving, tech help, or bike repair. There is a 2-month minimum for the lease agreement. ⸻ 📍 Location Near Pomona & Arastradero in Palo Alto. ⸻ 🛡️ Community Values • MAGA-free zone • Pro-DEI (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion) • Respectful, intellectually engaged, open-minded • We welcome all citizens of Earth—no documents needed ⸻ 🏡 House Features • Shared kitchen with cookware and ample fridge space • Washer/dryer, high-speed Wi-Fi, landline for U.S. calls • Subscriptions to NYT, Science, New Yorker, Wired • Street parking within 100 meters • Tennis courts, park nearby • Bikes available • Potlucks, BBQs, occasional karaoke ⸻ 🧑‍🏫 Ideal Housemate • Loves learning and thoughtful conversation • Interested in science, history, or world affairs • Appreciates a quiet, respectful home • Willing to help out occasionally (e.g., errands or tech) • Bonus: enjoys PBS/NOVA, Anton Petrov, BBC, or Al Jazeera ⸻ 👤 About the Homeowner An Army veteran turned MIT-trained scientist, the HO (homeowner) is an endlessly curious lifelong learner with a history in biochemical and environmental engineering. He values respectful dialogue, diverse cultures, and lively conversation. ⸻ 📩 Interested? Email us with your phone number and tell us a bit about yourself: where you’re from, what you do, what brings you here. We’d love to hear from you!