Hey ho couchsurfers!

My name is Aleksandra (just call me Aleks though!) and I'm originally from Poland. Currently a 2nd year student at the University of Groningen in Netherlands, I am studying European Languages and Cultures (I do Italian, French and European Literature).

I am an open-minded, approachable, hospitable and friendly person. I think my interests and tastes are quite varied, and I'm also always more than happy to discover different cultures, points of view, music, etc. so I'm sure we'll get along :)

I've been a member of couchsurfing for a few years, but never actually used it, hence the lack of references! But it's about time to fill those out...

Check out the rest of my profile!
Ta ta! x

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

As a student in Netherlands, I would like to take the opportunity of being in the heart of Europe to travel as much as possible in the neighbouring countries! But hey, aren't all student always broke? ^.^'

Other than $$$, I love to meet new people and discover unknown cities through the eyes of the locals! Because what better way to discover a new place, then with the guidance of those who are most passionate about it?

In return, I'd like to offer the same hospitality and guidance in a new city... Wherever in the world I am at the time :)

Interests

• literature
• music
• languages
• art
• travelling
• theatre
• learning new languages
• musical theatre
• duh
• dancing!

Music, Movies, and Books

Music:
Yann Tiersen, Milkychance, Years&Years, Elvis Presley, Buena Vista Social Club, Rusted Root, Fabrizio De André, Oh Wonder, Nina Simone, Of Monsters And Men, The Kooks, Michael Jackson...

Movies:
The Lunchbox, Bollywood, Chicago, The Godfather, Mean Girls, Schindler's List, One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest, Life is Beautiful, Spirited Away, Howl's Moving Castle, The Intouchables, The Help, Philomena...

Books:
The Help, The Secret Life of Bees, The Tale of Two Cities, Dario Fo, The Divine Comedy, Shakespeare!, The Adventures in Human Being, The Perfume: Story of a Murderer, Agatha Christy: Miss Marple, We...

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Just to enhance how much of a theatre-lover I am, in 2014-2015 I worked at the Shakespeare's Globe Theatre in London, as an intern in their music department! Woop woop once in a life-time experience!

On a travelling note, when 12 years old I moved away from Poland along with my family to live in Cork, Ireland. This is when I started travelling. Dublin, France, UK and others followed not too long after :)

So... That's two amazing things I've done for you!

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach English, Polish, French, Italian- or if you already know them, we can simply just practice.
I also play piano and some basic guitar- if you're into creating music, I'd be happy to share what I know!

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can offer a comfortable bed and the full sleeping ''equipment''. I also have a blow-up mattress, if couch isn't big enough :) I am up for showing around the city and its' surroundings, cooking

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, Germany, Portugal, Spain

Countries I’ve Lived In

France, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Scotland, United Kingdom