WHAT I AM DOING?

I am pursuing academics in machine learning/robotics and it's an amazing experience!

I am a curious soul.. hopelessly so... an explorer of everything around me; from a touch-me-not plant to the distant galaxies, from cognitive biases to the purpose of life.

Love to cook and bake. They are my getaways from stressful academics. Speaking of getaways, the list includes salsa, boating (got one myself last year), photography, camping out and traveling.

Instagram : instagram.com/maveriq.pk

PHILOSOPHY

“Your time is limited, so don't waste it living someone else's life. Don't be trapped by dogma - which is living with the results of other people's thinking. Don't let the noise of other's opinions drown out your own inner voice. And most important, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. They somehow already know what you truly want to become. Everything else is secondary.” (Steve Jobs)

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To see the world from the eyes of other people. To quote one of my favorite philosophers "The eagle rises against the wind, not with it". Hence I thrive on seeing life from different points of view, to grow as a person, to "not be trapped by dogma" and to live life as it ought to be lived.

Interests

Stargazing, Travelling, Chess, Baking, Hiking, Camping out, Bonfires under starry nights.. and most of all.... Curiosity!

• chess
• astronomy
• psychology
• beaches
• scrabble
• robotics
• machine learning

Music, Movies, and Books

Movies : The Bucket List, Scent of a woman, Devil's advocate (in no particular order)

Books : Chicken soup for the soul
, Alchemist

Music : Kenny Rogers, Arabian Nights by Ron Goodwin,

Shows : Suits, House MD, The good wife, Boston Legal

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Arranging a blood donation camp at the university and now it's a regular activity

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, France, Germany, Hungary, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey

Countries I’ve Lived In

Germany, Italy, Pakistan, Switzerland, Turkey