"Live as if you are going to die tomorrow, Learn as if you live forever" - Mahatma Gandhi

"Learning never exhausts the mind"-
Polymath, Leonardo Da Vinci.

Hello, all! I'm Harish, from India (south), recently moved to Paris to start my PhD at CEA Paris Saclay. Previously I was in Pisa where I have been living in Italy for more than 3.5 years.

Well, about me, I'm curious, simple, and open-minded.
I'm passionate about science, research and teaching, particularly interested in understanding human brain and mind.

I enjoy what I do, cherish what I did, but never regret as said in Italian, " Vivere senza rimpienti! ", that means live without regrets!

Steve Jobs once said, "stay hungry, stay foolish", but I would say, STAY CURIOUS, STAY YOUNG! Learning makes me young! It's high time to update the basic needs of human to live: food, shelter, clothing AND motivation!

Life is short (but doesn't mean you have to hurry!), so stay calm, be happy, live healthy, keep learning, get experience, and enjoy the SLOW-LIVING life style.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

As a host (from my personal experience), it makes me exciting to welcome a 'stranger', then it makes me happy to take care the 'guest', it makes me sad to say goodbye to a 'friend' and finally it makes me feel-good when I'm cherishing those moments and lovely memories that I have with that person.

As a traveler to explore a new place, to meet new people, understand their culture & traditions, to experience a new taste of their authentic foods and finally to get some lovely memories & thoughts, cherishing for the rest of my life.

Interests

Science, Research, Nature, Travelling and Cooking

• culture
• classical music
• hiking
• neuroscience
• philosophy
• science
• budget travel
• beaches
• mountains
• food
• mindfulness
• france
• italy
• healthy food
• meeting new people
• french
• healthy lifestyle
• research
• vegetarian cooking
• wellness
• french culture
• slow life
• wine and cheese
• spiritual growth
• mediterranean food
• renaissance

Music, Movies, and Books

TED talks, Scientific Journals, The Alchemist (book),Cooking and Travelling shows, Not interested in movies! Good movies will be watched on recommendation. South Indian cinemas and Music (occasionally), Hollywood (science fictions and biographies).

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

The amazing thing that I did was living in Italy! The amazing thing that I recently did was moving to Paris!

Teach, Learn, Share

Travelling experiences, Italian culture, Indian culture, Language (Tamil, English, Italian), Cooking (South Indian and Italian), Science and Research.

What I Can Share with Hosts

My cute smile, eyes and ears! Although, I may not have lots of stories with me, I will be still curious to get your stories and give my positive vibes!

Countries I’ve Visited

France, Italy, Monaco, Poland, Slovenia, Vatican City State

Countries I’ve Lived In

India, Italy