Hello, my name is Martijn Tielen, im 26 years old and i live in a small city called Groningen, Netherlands.

In Groningen i study Social Work and work as a volunteer for Ixta Noa. Apart from this i like fiddling around with my bass (no im not that good), play pool, be dutch and ride my bike and spend free time working.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Because it keeps life interesting and i love to show my city, which (after 3 years if delivery jobs) i know better then the back of my hand!

Music, Movies, and Books

Drum'n'Bass, house, raggea, acoustic, jazz, blues, breakbeat, electro.... well shit throw me a bone and if it smells nice ill nibble from it.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

- When i was born, the world got a bit more bearable.

- Getting stranded on the top of a mountain

- Crashed a scooter into a car and lived.

Teach, Learn, Share

Social topics
philosophy
Nuance
Open-Minded

What I Can Share with Hosts

Im a student in social work and spend many hours at my volunteering and intern job counceling people individually and in groups.

I also spend time creating policy and have passion for creating the best possible atmosphere to councel clients.

If you like talking about psychology. sociology, ethics or antropology i can promise you a good conversation.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Montenegro, Poland, Portugal, Serbia, Slovenia, Spain, Switzerland

Countries I’ve Lived In

Netherlands