I'm about to finish my undergraduate degree in International Relations, after which I'll take a year off for travelling, internships, etc. Planning on doing a masters in International Law/Human Rights afterwards.
I'm active, talkative and in a good mood most of the time - unless you wake me up in the early morning, that's when my dark side comes out.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I´m on Couchsurfing because I want to meet the people of the countries I´m travelling to - you just get a totally different impression of a country if it´s shown to you by someone who really lives there! - and to travel without spending a ton of money for hotels etc.
Also, I´ve had so many great experiences with couchsurfing that it has become impossible to stop now!

Interests

I like every kind of action, sports, and being outside all day. I like learning new words and languages, and everything that has to do with it, so I like reading and writing - and talking and meeting new people. I´m interested in history and politics, right now especially the Middle East. I love to eat (but who doesn´t?) and of course I love to travel!
I also have a small obsession with Dirty Dancing (it just keeps getting better everytime I watch it!) and electronic music.

• culture
• writing
• cooking
• politics
• reading
• traveling
• skydiving
• sports
• history
• international relations
• languages
• volunteering

Music, Movies, and Books

I actually really listen to all kind of music, except for maybe heavy metal.
Right now I listen a lot to AnnenMayKantereit and Von Wegen Lisbeth (German music, you should try it if you haven´t so far!), Alle Farben and AKA AKA.
My favourite author is probably Alice Munro - read every single book she ever wrote.
Movies, well, I told you about Dirty Dancing, and just recently I´ve seen Captain Fantastic, which I thought was great, too. Other than that I watch everything with Emma Stone, and I love all sorts of French movies.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Skydiving

Teach, Learn, Share

I´d love to learn more about a language from someone who naturally speaks it, because all the little details say so much about the culture as well. Other than that I´d love to learn as much as he or she knows about the country I´m visiting!
I would always share my awesome friends! I can´t think of a lot I can teach right now... wait, I can teach German, English, Russian, Spanish and a few Arabic words and letters and I have the best recipe for chocolate cake in the entire world.

What I Can Share with Hosts

It was only last year when I started to cook, so I can´t claim to be good yet but I can say I cook at least decently ;) Other than that I like to share my experiences and thoughts and give an ear to everyone who wants to do the same. Of course I´ll be glad to offer my flat if he/she happens to be in good old Dresden, the furthest east of Germany.

Countries I’ve Visited

Algeria, Austria, Belgium, Belize, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cuba, El Salvador, England, France, Greece, Guatemala, Honduras, Israel, Italy, Jordan, Lebanon, Mexico, Netherlands, Nicaragua, Palestine, Panama, Russian Federation, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States, Wales

Countries I’ve Lived In

Germany, Lebanon, Russian Federation, United States