Hello! I am Amrita, currently a student at ENS in France. I am doing my Masters in Informatique, and I'm looking to meet new and interesting people.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Living in a new city is hard. Making friends always makes it easier and more fun. I would love to host as well, but living in a student dorm makes it almost impossible, and not really the type of experience one would be looking for in Paris.

I realise that over the past year, of all the places I've traveled to, I enjoyed my time best when I spent more time with locals, and the touristy things I did, while usually fun, never gave me a sense of the place. I never did understand how people can just visit a place for a day or two, and consider it done. My favourite parts of a city are in the mundane, everyday activities. I think Couchsurfing is a great way to meet locals who are actually enthusiastic about showing their city to new people.

Interests

• country music
• trail running
• art history

Music, Movies, and Books

Right now - I'm reading Milkman, (re)watching Gilmore Girls, and listening to a lot of Mozart and Bach.

All time - I absolutely Hemingway and Austen, and of late, Plath. Apart from that, I really enjoy non-fiction, especially historical works. If you are into/seeking for literature about India, let me know. I have a long list of must-read books. And I am always looking for more. I love talking about books, almost as much as I love reading them.

When it comes to movies, I'm afraid I am very partial to chick flicks and mindless entertainers (as long as they have a happy ending). But I also really enjoy period pieces and biopics. But that being said, I watch a lot of movies in general, and I also love talking about them (though I have a strict rule about talking during them).

I am a total novice when it comes to music - so tell me what I absolutely *should* listen to.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I've cooked dinner for a group of 9 people. And they all survived!

Teach, Learn, Share

I think I can cook Indian food with a fair amount of confidence now. I do try other cuisines, but I only follow recipes. I love making, drinking, and sharing Indian Chai. Apart from that, I can teach you some interesting things about math (I'm only partially joking!).
I am open to learning everything! I especially want to be able to pass off as a dancer, so if you have the skills (and infinite patience), that would be incredible.
But my favourite part of any friendship is sharing - thoughts, ideas, experiences, and of course, cake.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Breakfast
Books
Dessert (you can have all of mine)

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Hungary, India, Italy, Netherlands, Slovakia, United Arab Emirates

Countries I’ve Lived In

France, Germany, India