I am a psychology major, currently studying to become a psychotherapist and about to start clinical work in psychology. I am very interested in the effective altruism, which is a movement that uses reason and science to do the most good and I am part of the local Romanian group, which was started by my partner. Together, we organize meet-ups with people involved in activism, to share insights and best methods in which we can build a better place for all people who need it.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Meet people and travel

Interests

• movies
• music
• philosophy
• psychology
• science
• research
• psychotherapy
• effective altruism
• humanitarian work
• sam harris
• trauma healing
• dostoevsky
• clinical psychology
• robert sapolsky
• gabor mate

Music, Movies, and Books

Woody Allen movies are some of my favorites- Hannah and her sisters was really fun to watch, Small town crooks with its ridiculos humor i enjoyed a lot, and of course the classics - Annie Hall or Manhattan :)

My favorite alltime movie is The Fountain and enjoy lots of Darren Aronosfsky’s films

Tarkovsky’s movies are some of the best i’ve seen
I enjoy actually lots of cinema, mostly i like the psychological / philosophical storylines.

Then there are some movies that easily get your day to day life and explore the brief moments of change in our lives - Frances Ha is one of those

I am also a huge fan of the series “The wire” by david simon, Mad Men, Breaking Bad, Friends, Parks and Rec, currently watching The Office and enjoying it’s weird humor :) and the list can continue.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Volunteered to work with kids suffering from cancer in a hospital and did it for almost 2 years straight :)

Teach, Learn, Share

I am very good in excel, off the top of my head, can share some insights into meditation or empathy exercises. Can share best ways to make an impact with your career or by donating to effective charities.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, England, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Italy, Malta, Netherlands, Romania, Spain, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

Italy