Since August 2015 I am back in Germany. I spend a year in the USA as an au pair after I finished my A-Level and I really enjoyed it. Now I am studying Political science and economics in Potsdam.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I think couchsurfing is an amazing way of travelling. By living with an American famlily I learned that you can experience a place in a better way when you come in contact with local People. You are not just a visitor at a place then but you feel like being a part of it.
In addition I like the chance of getting Sightseeing tips. Visitor guides sometimes don't know the best local restaurants or the most wonderful sights.

Interests

I love to travel. Since last July I have seen so many different places: Key West, St. Augustine, Boston, Washington D.C., New York City, Niagara falls,... And I want to see so many more places.
I am also a very active person: I like to go swimming and I don't care where: pool, river, ocean; skiing and riding my bike. I really like days when we try something new: rock climbing, Rafting, snorkeling or climbing.
But I am happy when I can end my day with a good book or a nice movie.

• books
• traveling
• billiards
• cycling
• snorkeling
• skiing
• rock climbing
• swimming
• economics
• languages
• political science
• science
• au-pair
• sightseeing

Music, Movies, and Books

Currently I read the century triology by Ken Follet and it is really good!!
I am not picky with books and movies what makes it really easy to watch a movie with me and for me easy to find a book. But I prefer to read books that are recommended to me because I am never able to decide what I want to read right now.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

The most amazing Thing I have done is my year in the USA. To get out of my Country, leave my life as I knew it behind and start something completly new in a new Country with new freinds and People. The greatest thing here so far was my trip to Washington DC. I really like the City but what makes my trip so special is that it was my first time doing something like that alone. I went alone to DC without knowing the City or anyone! It was such a great experience!

Teach, Learn, Share

I really want to learn Spanish. I tried to but I didn't have time to continue.
I think it's wonderful to be able to speak different languages! It gives you a totally new view of things, People, countries and you sometimes even ralize that there are expressions missing in your own language.
I want to share everything I learned from my year in the USA with my friends, Family and other People. Not just things I learned about this Country but things you can learn about yourself and the way you see the world.

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Netherlands, Poland, Switzerland, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Germany, United States