CURRENT MISSION

To be in the now.

ABOUT ME

Hello, my name is Marianne, I'm 23 years old and I come from Finland. I'm studying to become an English teacher and would like to work with things related to education, languages and international mobility in the future. I also work as a part-time freelance writer and translator.

I'm easy-going, calm, reliable and interested in foreign cultures and travelling. I'm independent and enjoy touring the world both by myself and in good company. I also enjoy meeting new people whenever I have the chance - that's why I'm here on Couchsurfers!

I have a lot of interests and like to keep myself busy. To name a few interests: travelling, languages, friends, indie music, reading, green lifestyle, exercising.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I don't have a couch/an extra bed at the moment but am happy to hang out and show you around in my city. And if you're in a desperate need of a place to stay, I always have a floor to sleep on :)

I'm very much eager to try couchsurfing on my own travels, as well!

Interests

Travelling. Reading. Being with the important people in your life. Eating. Listening to good music. Having a good time. TED talks. Gym. Dressing well. Beauty. Living ecologically.

To sum up:

"€œGood friends, good books, and a sleepy conscience: this is the ideal life."

Mark Twain knows.

• culture
• writing
• books
• beauty
• education
• dining
• chocolate
• exercise
• reading
• traveling
• music
• skydiving
• teaching
• freelancing
• languages

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: SO MUCH! Mostly indie-folksy-alternative-rock-pop-whatnot. Anything acoustic goes, as well.

Books: Some of my favourites would be The Secret History, The Kite Runner, The White Oleander, Water for Elephants and We Need to Talk About Kevin.

Movies: The Great Gatsby, Amélie, Spirited Away.

TV: Breaking Bad, True Detective, Sex and The City.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Skydiving

Travelling the world on my own

Hopefully the most amazing thing is yet to come!

Teach, Learn, Share

I'm eager to learn anything I can about the world and all the different cultures in it!

I would also be more than happy to share and teach you whatever you want to know about the Finnish culture and language. Or anything else!

What I Can Share with Hosts

Awesome souveniers/chocolate/food from Finland!

Whatever I can teach you and you want to know.

I'm not afraid to help out with anything that needs to be done in the house - dishes, dinner, I'm not expecting to be staying in a hotel so I'll do it :)

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Cyprus, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Netherlands, New Zealand, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, Finland