I am undergraduate student in Trinity College Dublin. I grew up in Russia and moved to Ireland when I turned 15. In Moscow I went to an international school from the age of 6. Since then I've been in living in Ireland where I completed my formal education and went on to study Computer Science. Currently I am fluent in Russian and English and hoping to finally master french.
I am a scientist and programmer in practice, but an artist at heart. I love reading, drawing and studying people. One of the things that fascinates me the most about travelling is the different people I meet and all the stories that they have to tell. I am passionate about human psychology and what makes us who we are. I consider myself extroverted but solely because I love meeting new people, I do not enjoy listening to the sound of my own voice and prefer to have other people tell me about themselves and their origins, this is what fascinates me the most.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Growing up I was exposed to so many different cultures both because my school friends from literally all over the world, and also because my family was always traveling. I love travelling and since starting first year in college I have been abroad to three different countries. I hope to continue traveling any opportunity I get and meet new people and be inspired by everyone I encounter.

Interests

• writing
• graphic design
• street art
• film making
• exercise
• movies
• blogging
• magic
• live music
• psychology
• solo travel
• cultural immersion
• art
• english
• meeting people
• techno music
• film
• street food
• programming
• meeting new people
• healthy eating
• french
• cultural exchange
• russian
• travel blogging
• social psychology
• learning french
• positive psychology
• creative writing

Music, Movies, and Books

Movies:
-Love Actually
-Up
-The Untouchables
-Minority Report
-Pulp Fiction
-Spiderman (the original one)
Music:
I'm a fan of most music I hear, I don't discriminate against genres. If a song makes me feel something I always find I like it :)
Books:
-Because of Winn-Dixie (one of the books I read in my early years that still resonates with me)
-The Rosie Project
-Outliers
-11/22/63
-The Host
-Noughts and Crosses
-The Color Purple
-Memoirs of A Geisha
-The House of Scorpion
-Snow Flower and the Secret Fan

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Though from a traveler's perspective it may not be quite that amazing, but I am extremely proud of my scholarship from Intel. I am given a yearly grant to cover my college fees and a mentor to guide me through my years in college. It's been a great opportunity to see everything at Intel and I look forward to learning more during my summer internship!

Teach, Learn, Share

I am very good at art and I love working with others to help them draw better and more skillfully. It's an unbelievable skill to have and can always come in handy.
I am fluent in English and am very proficient in its use. I have an excellent grasp of grammar, syntax and a wide vocabulary. I would love to teach anyone willing to learn this beautiful language.
For anyone willing to host me, I am quite an experimental cooker, I don't mind trying new things and the kitchen and have learnt (through my mother of course) how to combine spices and flavours to make very interesting and tasty dishes.
I would love to learn from my hosts about themselves, their culture, their upbringing and their language. I would love to see their home and neighbourhood and about the place they grew up in and the life that their fellow citizens lead.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can cook for my hosts, teach them English (if they need to), draw with them, help them out around the house and to every host that has me, I will bring a book that I loved and would love for my host to read. Each book I select is always unique to the host and to the country I come to.
I can also teach them some Russian and about Russian culture, or Irish as well. If hosts want me to help them set up a website for their businesses I can help with that too!

Countries I’ve Visited

Bulgaria, China, England, Finland, France, Italy, Netherlands, Northern Ireland, Poland, Spain, Thailand, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates

Countries I’ve Lived In

Ireland, Russian Federation