Hey everyone! My name is Anna. I'm from Ukraine.
I am 25 years old. I studied at Lviv National University of Ivan Franko. My major was German and English languages. I love foreign languages, but specifically using them in real life and speaking with others, it opens an opportunity to discover new cultures and nationalities.
I got a chance to become an exchange student to the United States, live in American host-family and study at the high school in Washington state through an exchange program called "FLEX" so I spent one academic year in the USA (2016-17).
Now, I am working as an online over the phone and video interpreter and online translator to help Ukrainians who moved to English speaking countries.
I haven’t travelled abroad in the timeframe October 2019 to June 2021 and now, especially in 2023-24 I came back to traveling as before and I can’t wait to meet new people and see new places!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I really love to travel, discover new places around the world and especially meet new people! I love making unforgettable memories and sharing it with people. It's nice to look back and remember good times afterwards.
I would like to discover new cultures and make new friends. I think that's a great way to learn more about different countries and share your own culture.

Interests

I am passionate traveling, learning foreign languages, meeting new people. I love spending time with my family, reading, journaling, writing stories in my diary and writing poems, playing board games (especially I love such gams as Settlers of Catan; and Ticket to ride Europe!), listening to different kinds of music, going out with friends and just enjoying simple moments being in the nature, enjoying sunsets !!
I have also been passionate lately about reading books. Since childhood I love painting, and drawing. I play chess rarely but I like that game, too!

• writing
• running
• chess
• reading
• traveling
• hiking
• camping
• snorkeling
• skiing
• nature
• learning languages
• ice skating
• bicycling
• mountain climbing
• meeting new people
• journaling
• taking pictures
• diary writing

Music, Movies, and Books

I love listening to music especially when traveling by bus, train, plane, basically any mode of transportation !!
I love reading! I am a Harry Potter fan :D ! I got myself illustrated editions and I totally love those! Besides, I like both Ukrainian authors as well as foreign ones.
I love listening to music so much!
Favorite band: Coldplay!
Favorite female artist: Taylor Swift
Other artists I love listening to: Olivia Rodrigo, Ed Sheeran, Ariana Grande, Dua Lipa, Justin Bieber, Selena Gomez, The Kid Laroi, Harry Styles, Gracie Abrams, Billie Eilish, Jacob Collier, Sabrina Carpenter, Twenty One Pilots, and others.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Start each new day with gratefulness.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach you some Ukrainian if you want to :)
I can share my travel experience and give you tips about countries I've visited. So far, I have visited 18 countries in my life.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I will bring you some souvenirs from my country, which I really hope you'll enjoy!
I've been to a few countries abroad, so I can share some stories with you:) You won't be bored for sure.

Countries I’ve Visited

Armenia, Austria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Georgia, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Ukraine, United States