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  • Fluent in English, Polish; learning Norwegian
  • 27, Female
  • Member since 2017
  • student
  • studying at university
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About Me

I'd love to get to know interesting people and listen to their stories! I want travelling to be a chance to explore not only new places but also their history and unique climate - let me hear you speak about yourself and about the place you live in.
I'm on my third year of university studying Biotechnology, living in the beautiful city of Gdańsk.
During a trip I'm passionate about nature but also enjoy getting to know other cultures and a good city tour with beautiful architecture.
I absolutely love reading books and listening to other people's stories.
My native language is Polish, I speak English well, French and German on a VERY basic level and recently started learning Norwegian.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I'm here because I want to get to know different people from around the world, their culture and point of view. I believe the world is beautiful in a different way in stanger's eyes and most certainly worth appreciating. The trip is not only the views and the buildings but also the extraordinary people you meet.

Another point is the fact that travelling may be expensive and as a student I obviously will gladly find any way to save during a trip - for another one!

Interests

  • books
  • traveling
  • nature
  • norway
  • biotechnology

Music, Movies, and Books

It's hard to choose favourite books and music, I like knowing diverse genres but as for books there is a special place in my heart for British Classics: Jane Austen, Oscar Wilde, Charles Dickens, J. R. R. Tolkien and if I had to make my choice I'd say my absolute favourite piece is Brideshead Revisited by Evelyn Waugh for the extraordinary magic of the images and ethralling characters.
Also, I'm a fangirl type so better get ready to see me reading fanfics on my phone at 2 am.

Speaking of music, I love classical music including soundtracks but will not pass on some Beatles or Queen, from time to time I enjoy listening to some pop - Glee is always a way to go! Current most listened to artist is probably Twenty One Pilots.

As for movies if you like Marvel and Lord of the Rings we certainly share a common ground ;) I usually enjoy good old method of watching those with good ratings on charts ;) Love films with special climate in them like Amelie or Inception. If there's Benedict Cumberbatch or Tom Hiddleston in it that's an extra point! Also there's no movie that can't be saved by a proper amount of popcorn and chocolate.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

When I was 12 I've read whole Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban in one night and I think that's something.

Teach, Learn, Share

If you'd like to learn some Polish I'll gladly help you. I can help with some random biotechnology facts if you ever have a biotechnology final question at Millionaires. I can also teach you basics of épée fencing.

Would love to have someone to help me learn Norwegian! Some interesting stories and book recommendation to help me better understand Norway, its history and culture would be appreciated, too.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Self-deprecating humor is my specialty, we could have a duel. Love talking about books and exchanging useless thoughts about meaning of life. Fangirling is also better with another person.
I can share with you stories of Polish culture and history, it's pretty damn amazing.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Egypt, England, Finland, France, Hungary, Italy, Norway, Scotland, Spain, Sweden

Countries I’ve Lived In

Poland

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