I grew up in the German city of Freiburg. After eight years living, studying and working in North America and China, I have moved back to Europe in 2017. I consider myself fortunate for having had the opportunity to travel extensively at a young age. I think of myself as a world-citizen, being first of all human, then European and only then German - not the other way around.

After having spend the last decade working mostly as an university researcher, I have recently transitioned into an industry job in the filed of engineering. At university, we create new knowledge. As an engineer, I now work to make new technology utilizable for the public. A task I much enjoy.

I believe that human interaction - friendship and relationship - are at the core of a meaningful life. I am grateful for couch-surfing, as it provides an opportunity to meet and learn from strangers. For decoupling monetary wealth from travel. For connecting people from all parts of the world.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I love to learn about culture, history, life, science, etc.. To exchange ideas about ways of life.

Interests

I have very broad interests. From all the things one can learn at university via my love for sport and the outdoors to everything else life can teach us.

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Austria, Belgium, Belize, Canada, Cayman Islands, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, France, Germany, Greece, Honduras, Hong Kong, Italy, Japan, Kyrgyzstan, Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Panama, Poland, Slovakia, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, United States, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Canada, China, Germany, South Africa, Taiwan