I'm an academic in the school of medicine in Istinye University, Istanbul. I usually go to work around 9 or 10 and get out late again. But I use Friday and Saturday nights to have fun for all week. So, even though my home is within my eyesight, it is usually empty.
People think about me as a very cheerful, funny and friendly person. They don't know I am a part-time superhero at nights.
I'am willing to meet new people from all around the world.

You can check me on IG: hakandar

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I like the guests and my friends come to me to stay all the time. I heard about CS from my friends. I have a spare room in my apartment. I've decided to use that extra room for meeting new people from all over the world.

Interests

Science, medicine, astrophysics, anthropology, and movies. Yes, I am a science geek but a highly social and funny one with two laboratories and a team.

• dining
• reading
• camping
• scuba diving
• medicine
• science

Music, Movies, and Books

Sixties to nineties music
Almost all fantasy and science-fiction novels

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

- Sleeping on the beach 600 miles away from home, without any money.
- Camping on the wrong place (country border) and getting into custody.
- Getting drunk on the first day in Germany with people I just met and without phone charge and any clue where my hotel is :P
- Night safari in Singapore
- Paragliding

Teach, Learn, Share

I do teach Embryology and Stem Cell Biology along with Anthropology, Human evolution and Astrophysics (Yeah. All of them).
I also learn everything that I teach cause science never stops evolving. I love to learn about people, their experiences, world view, and countries.
Teaching is sharing what you have.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can offer a room with a wide coach. They can eat whatever food I have. I can also share a long good conversation and experiences along with my friendship :)

Countries I’ve Visited

Bulgaria, Germany, Greece, Iran, Singapore

Countries I’ve Lived In

Turkey