CURRENT MISSION

Obtaining my Masters

ABOUT ME

It is hard to catch me anywhere. Since 2004 I have lived in 8 different countries and my next trip is already booked. That is probably the most distinct feature about my life.

Besides, I am into pathogens. Yes, that's right. I enjoyed my first malaria very much. This weird characteristic probably explains why I am a Health Science major.

What else? I have dreads, like Reggae, lived in Amsterdam but I don't smoke weed. Stereotypes are amazing, though.

If people had to describe me they probably tell you that I am evil, bossy, pessimistic, negative and mean. But somehow they stick around. So apparently I must have some traits that counterbalance my Germaness (that's the term I use to summarize my dark side).

PHILOSOPHY

There is always a solution.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I had my first CS experience in France when a Dutch girl stayed at my place. I had such a great time with her. This experience convinced me of the project. I hosted a few more times but didn't really get around to host regularly (since I move around so much and often stayed with host families) or surf myself (although I met the most amazing people indirectly through CS in Nigeria). I think CS is more than just staying somewhere. For me, it is getting in touch with like-minded people.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Hosted three times and met people for drinks a couple of times.

Interests

Everything in my life becomes more and more centered around Africa. I have lived in Cote d'Ivoire for a year, stayed 10 weeks in Nigeria, and worked in Ghana for 17 weeks. Every time I return to this beautiful continent I feel somehow alive.
Moreover, I am really into my studies. I loved doing my Liberal Arts and Science degree in Amsterdam where I focused on Public Health and International Relations. It was such an enriching experience and I wished I could have stayed longer.
Other than that I love maximizing my time, organizing and structuring. So German of me, I know :S

• arts
• drinking
• international relations
• science

Music, Movies, and Books

movies: La cite des enfants perdues, Last Unicorn
music: Tiken Jah Fakoly, Zaz, Irie Revoltes, Nneka, Asa, 2face, Patrice, Matisyahu
books: everything from Rebecca Gable, I got really into my Nutrition and Health book... Calcium is a fascinating mineral

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I couldn't name just one or two amazing things I have done.

Teach, Learn, Share

People who are passionated

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Italy, Kenya, Mali, Portugal, Switzerland, Tunisia, Turkey, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

Canada, Côte d'Ivoire, France, Germany, Ghana, Netherlands, Nigeria, Spain, United States