3/3 vaccinations + recovered

Hello there!

My name is Matze and I now finally began studying to become an international teacher (ITESS) in Groningen, the Netherlands.
After high school, I spent 3 years working, mostly in education and youthwork, around the globe. Most recently I worked at a summer camp for underprivileged youth in Minnesota, USA. You can see where I've been and what I have done below because I've always used Couchsurfing and kept updating what I was currently doing.
I love this platform for its amazing community and all the great experiences I got to have because of connecting with so many wonderful people through here.
I love cooking, and being outdoors but in general, am always up to trying all kinds of new things. If I had to I would often describe myself as more of an opportunist, trying to make the best of what I'm given, contributing, and having the most positive impact I can whilst enjoying life. I hope I will meet you soon! :)

{March 2022} Currently back in Germany, in the states from the 4th of June onwards. Love openminded chats, and getting to know new people, views, and things. Looking forward to meeting you!

{February 2022} Volunteering at a pig sanctuary at the moment. Want to meet people, travel to see more parts of beautiful Ireland, and connect in my time off :)

{November 2021}I volunteer at a preschool with special needs kids in Cashel, Ireland. My project work will be over by February next year after which I would like to do something else in Ireland.
Until then I would just love to get to know some people from here, make some friends and simply have a good time as well as explore the country a little bit. I hope we meet soon!:)

{September 2020}Currently in Leipzig, Germany where I'm doing a voluntary service year. For that, I'm part of an aid organization (Malteser), teach first aid, conduct trainings, and take care of most of our youth work as well! :)

{August 2019}Hi! My name is Matthew, I'm 18 years old and finished my school education in Germany just a couple of months ago. Now I live in India, doing a voluntary service as an English teacher at an upper primary school.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To connect with locals and get a closer insight into what their lives, culture etc. are really like as well as sharing all kinds of things and learning with and from one another. Have a good time

Interests

I love playing Hockey, but also any other sport. Snowboarding and longboarding are two other hobbies I like very much. Cooking has always been something I enjoyed a lot as well as eating!:D I really do love food but also getting to know different cultures and learning languages. I've studied english, french and spanish in school. I especially love the english language which is one of the reasons why I want to be an international english teacher in the future.

• cooking
• teaching
• languages
• food
• playing sports
• learning more about different cultures
• series, movies, books

Music, Movies, and Books

harry potter, steven king novels n' short stories
american horror story and glee among many other series
Burna boy, Davido, Rema Allan Rayman - music is where I will like LOTS of different things but its a lot of afro beats at the moment

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Random acts of kindness

Teach, Learn, Share

Languages, culture, food/cooking, anything

What I Can Share with Hosts

(plant based) cooking, snacks, food in general!

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, China, Czech Republic, England, France, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Spain, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Germany, India, Ireland, Netherlands