Hey there, I'm Elisa and currently doing an exchange semester in Zurich.
I’m kind of new on Couchsurfing… well, I guess that’s not true anymore. I created my profile back in 2018 but haven't used it that much since then.
Nevertheless I do have some Couchsurfing experience because a friend and I used CS while traveling together in Norway in 2019. In addition I managed to meet some new people while using the hangout function in summer 2021, which I spent in Berlin for an internship.
2023 I finally managed to host some wonderful guest in Aachen myself.

In Fall 2019 I started my studies in Aachen. I am studying speech language pathology and live in a shared flat in Aachen.
In my spare time I do a lot of sports, e.g. Bouldering, Volleyball, cycling, I enjoy running and I like doing yoga every now and then.
My last vacations in Italy and Switzerland mainly consisted of camping and hiking and being in the mountains. That's where I feel most comfortable, the place which I have longing for after being home for a long time. But I enjoy the sea and sunny weather as well. Even visiting cities is something I love doing; strolling around, exploring unfamiliar places and looking for cozy cafés.
I love spending time with family and friends either just hanging out and chatting or doing something actively and I am always up for a (board) games night.
I am very passionate about food - vegan food. I eat a plant-based diet for over four years now and I love it. Originally I started to reflect on my diet because I became interested in sustainability and environmental protection. Further topics that I care about a lot.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

On my previous travels I enjoyed meeting new people and learning about their stories a lot. I met great characters which happened to become good friends of mine. I would be thrilled to make similar experiences via CS.

Interests

• cooking
• yoga
• running
• reading
• bouldering
• cycling
• hiking
• camping
• volleyball
• swimming
• sustainability
• veganism
• friends and family

Music, Movies, and Books

Game of Thrones, Harry Potter, Muse, Lorde, Milky Chance, Billie Eilish, AnnenMayKantereit, ...

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

After my graduation from german highschool I went to south-east asia for about six months. It was a though but also wonderful time. I think it was the most amazing thing I've done so far. My personal highlight of that trip was the Annapurna Circuit Trek I did in the Himalayas in Nepal. I was trekking for two weeks with some terrific human beings I met there.

Teach, Learn, Share

I could cook a tasty vegan meal, share some funny travel stories and teach some German if you are interested.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belgium, Denmark, England, France, Indonesia, Italy, Luxembourg, Nepal, Netherlands, Norway, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand

Countries I’ve Lived In

Germany, Switzerland