I am a twenty years old boy originally from the Czech Republic now studying Science with a chemistry major at University College Dublin in Ireland. I am very excited about everything connected to learning new skills and knowledge, traveling (that is also why I am on Couchsurfing), natural sciences (chemistry), dance (Zumba and ballroom), track and field, fitness (especially Les Mills classes), tennis, volunteering, and music - I play alto saxophone and trumpet.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I am quite new to traveling and I have heard about so many positive experiences my closest friends have had with Couchsurfing, so I have decided to try it too! When I travel, my main goal is to get to know the local people and understand how their culture, experience, and background influence their mentality and lifestyle. I think that staying with local hosts helps with that amazingly!

Interests

• ballroom dancing
• fitness
• zumba
• reading
• music
• tennis
• chemistry
• languages
• science
• volunteering
• lgbt
• dance
• research
• les mills
• athletics
• tedx

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Troye Sivan, Taylor Swift, Lana Del Rey, Fiji Blue, Sufjan Stevens, Harry Styles, Ariana Grande, Lady Gaga, Eurovision Song Contest

Movies: Inside Out, Gattaca, Call Me by Your Name, The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, Hair, Kingsman: The Secret Service, David Attenborough: A Life on our Planet, The Incredibles 2, The Inventor: Out for Blood in Silicon Valley, Brave, Welcome to Chechnya

Books: The Kite Runner, Purple Hibiscus, The Glass Room, Antigone, The Expulsion of Gerta Schnirch, The Sky Under Berlin, Thousand Splendid Suns, Prague Spring, The Catcher In the Rye

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I went to study abroad! I always knew I want to go abroad for my university studies. However, the experience so far has been different from what I expected which makes it even more exciting! There have been successes, challenges, moments of euphoria, and really low downs, but I would still do it again. I know that many hosts and fellow travellers have experience with study/living abroad, and I am looking forward to sharing my experience and listening to yours!

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belgium, Croatia, France, Germany, Hungary, India, Ireland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Netherlands, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

Czech Republic, Ireland