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Overview

  • 2 references 1 Confirmed & Positive
  • Fluent in English, Greek (modern); learning German, Spanish
  • 28, Female
  • Member since 2016
  • Freelancer in Tourism and Marketing Industries/ Universit...
  • Business Administration at University of Piraeus
  • From Athens, Attica, Greece
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About Me

Hello, hola, hallo and γεια everyone!

I'm a 22 y/o university student from Athens, in the field of Business Administration. Up until jr high school I spent my growing up in Agrinio, a town located in the west of Greece.

Did my summer semester 18' in Hamburg as part of my Erasmus exchange and I have definitely left my heart there.

Apart from uni, I am working as a freelancer for various events, I am on my way on learning Spanish and German (weird combo, I know!). As for my English, well, my best friend is half-English so it kinda grew on me as well. Since on Erasmus though, Turkish, Italian and French have made their way into my Wortschatz - um - vocabulary I meant!

Meeting new people and getting to know other cultures is the best way to truly experience living on this planet.

Even though we aim in business to make the stakeholders happy, at the end of the day, they won't be the ones that will bring you happiness. It is, and has always been, the people you meet.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Although I love my city and all of its madness and beauty, I also love travelling and meeting new people, and seeing new places, and (oh) the culture swap when sharing your experiences with others! (Not necessarily food haha)

It's a shame that I can't host anyone right now, but should you come by, please do let me know. I'm always up to give my best recommendations!

What better way to feel the vibe of a city than live it like a local, seeing off the tourist guide places and shops, and why not discovering together on the spot new city treasures:)

Interests

  • walking
  • food
  • nature
  • learning languages
  • deep conversations
  • meeting new people
  • cultural exchange

Music, Movies, and Books

Books:
"El amor en los tiempos del colera" by Gabriel Garcia Marquez,
"Living, loving and learning" by Leo Buscaglia (highly recommend!)

Favourite Music..Growing up listening to Vivaldi and Green Day, I love rock Musik and occasionally a bit metal, while I do enjoy dancing in pop and electro. My summer memories are deeply connected with soft greek guitar songs

Movies... Across the universe has to be my favourite one. Partly due to the Beatles' songs. (Or totally!)
UPDATE: I recently watched "In the Fade" by Fatih Akin and it definitely competes for the top.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Or maybe something I wouldn't do today? I used to crash wedding receptions when I was younger. That random child in the wedding DVD running around like crazy..? Could be me.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Endless stories of my clumsiness are always a great way to introduce myself! Apart from that I would love to teach you must-know Greek words to wow anyone if you ever visit Greece. Cooking is one of my passions (Tzatziki anyone?), as is talking over a glass of wine or a beer and exchanging our views.

Countries I’ve Visited

England, Estonia, France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Scotland, Serbia, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Germany, Greece

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