Hi! My name is Gitanjoli and I have recently completed an MSc in Conflict Studies from The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE). I am originally from India and have a keen academic interest in looking at the affects of armed conflict on women and children with family histories of conflict, particularly in the Kashmir valley. In my free time, I can be found either travelling, reading, rock climbing, scuba diving, or training in calisthenics. I am usually up for anything fun!

我为什么加入 Couchsurfing

I like the concept of helping each other out, and I really enjoy meeting new people and listening to their stories.

兴趣

• education
• cooking
• politics
• political science
• food
• travelling
• adventure
• exploring
• calisthenics
• research
• conflict resolution
• rockclimbing
• people and their stories

音乐、电影和书籍

My go-to music genre is Jazz. I have MANY favourite movies and books so it is difficult to pick one, but as I type this I am watching 'Lord of The Rings: The Return of the King' so I'd go with that. Love love love Tolkien. Also, the book I am currently reading is called 'Malevolent Republic: A Short History of the New India' by K.S. Komireddi. This book examines the rise of the BJP and the impact of its rightwing Hindu Nationalist ideologies on India. I find this book particularly interesting because while it offers a blatant critique of our current Prime Miniter Narendra Modi, it also offers an unabashed critique of the Nehru-Gandhi 'Dynasty', which makes it readable even if one disagrees.

我做过的一件不可思议的事情

I spent a year working on ground zero in the frontier district of Kupwara in Jammu and Kashmir, India. This experience has been life-changing.

I also did the Everest Base Camp trek, which was again one of the most special moments that I'll cherish forever.

教，学，和分享

I am good at Political Science studies, languages, and fitness-related things. I am always looking for opportunities to share my knowledge with new people and learn and unlearn in the process.

我可以与沙发主分享些什么

Along with a couch, I am happy to share the many interesting stories from my experiences in the field. I would also love to share the many facets of my culture and interests with my hosts and guests.

我游览过的国家

England, Finland, France, Germany, India, Nepal, Norway, Poland, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Wales

我居住过的国家

India, Nepal, United Kingdom