CURRENT MISSION

staying out of water puddles and sometimes jumping in the heart of them

ABOUT ME

The feeling of being in a country where you don't understand what a simple sign on the street means. That's something exciting. As a medical student, i am overworked and overwhelemd during the year. Travelling is my getaway. I am pretty adaptable, i travel light and cheap. I like to stay away from tourist guides and get a local feel of every city. I like the outdoors and the inside of the museum equally well and i'm usually pretty easygoing. I have been an exchange student 2 times so far and going on my 3rd in July. I think i will always define myself first as an exchange student, and these times will always be the best in my life.

PHILOSOPHY

First and foremost, do no harm. and then you can do everything else

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I joined CS recently. I hope to CS this summer across Eastern Europe and I'd love to have coffee with any surfers coming through Beirut and maybe taking them on a walk around town.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

No negatives. Every Couchsurfing experience was gratifying and awesome.

Interests

Obviously travelling, reading, writing, music, the piano, cross-country running, medicine, philosophy, hiking. I used to row a while back and i'd love to sail more often if i could. I like trying local foods and local beers

• writing
• beer
• coffee
• running
• reading
• traveling
• music
• piano
• outdoor activities
• hiking
• sailing
• medicine

Music, Movies, and Books

books: i'll always be faithful to French and Russian literature, as well as any kind of poetry. I'll read anything as long as it's not Danielle Steel et co. and I'm looking forward to visiting Milan Kundera's house in Prague this summer.

Movies: Howl's Moving Castle. Breaking News. Paris, je t'aime. The barbarian invasions. The sea inside. L'auberge espagnole. amelie. Hamlet (with Ethan Hawke). Garden State

Music: I'm willing to give everything a try and i will get you hooked on the great Lebanese classics if you give me a chance:

for a preview, listen to Marcel Khalife: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NIirqJ1Ow8Q
or Fairuz:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lSdoYG42a-k

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Taking a really big chance on someone.

I think it's important in life to take chances on people.

Teach, Learn, Share

I'll teach you some Lebanese words and i'll try to learn your national anthem (i still have Ukraine's memorized from my days in Serbia).
As for sharing, nothing beats meeting other people over a fantastic Lebanese meal :)

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Austria, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Hungary, Portugal, Serbia, Slovenia

Countries I’ve Lived In

Lebanon, United States