Hi I’m Petra, I am taking a gap year before going to university to study physics. I love meeting people with similar interests as well as listening to how others see the world and the interesting paths they have taken. I love exploring new places, trying new things and learning about different cultures.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

It would be great to explore a new area or meet people that want to do the same

Interests

• animals
• movies
• traveling
• music
• hiking
• backpacking
• tennis
• swimming
• astronomy
• physics
• sightseeing
• beaches
• lakes
• art
• food
• nature
• exploring
• astrophysics
• particle physics
• telescope
• dogs and cats
• sunsets and sunrises

Music, Movies, and Books

I listen to all types of music, same with movies. I love reading, although have not read as much recently. One astonishing book that changed my perspective of everything was ‘The Elegant Universe.’

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

The choice I made to take a gap year is something I was not sure about at first. However, this has given me the chance to explore and focus on hobbies that I had neglected, rather than study 24/7. It has given me the opportunity to focus more on myself rather than worry what the future may hold and worry about whether or not I will fall behind compared to my peers. I see this new opportunity as a chance to figure out what I want to do with my life, take on new challenges for my personal growth and learn new skills that may provide me with a more fulfilling life.

I have been to an overnight stay at a camp with a group of students from neighbouring schools. I even won the ‘don’t crack the egg’ 50ft drop (I was the only one who did not crack the egg :D )

I went to a 5 night stay at another camp with zip lines, wall climbing, raft building and other fun activities.

I have driven down to Dover to see the Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door

I have been on a few hikes around Norfolk, Lancaster and Dover

I looked after a gorgeous cat who showed up at my house for a few weeks

I was a Youth Ambassador at the Royal Observatory in Greenwich

I managed to get top scores in my physics, chemistry and maths exams

I was hired to write multiple student’s university assignments on subjects I had never studied and achieved top marks, whilst doing my GCSE’s

I was hired to write multiple people’s CV’s, during my GCSE’s

I have been jet skiing, parasailing and banana boat riding in the Canary Islands

I have been to dance and taekwondo classes

I used to have a business where I paint portraits and customs, during my GCSE’s.

Been to a few concerts: JLS, Bastille and Cian Ducrot

Countries I’ve Visited

England, France, Hungary, Slovakia, Spain

Countries I’ve Lived In

England, Hungary, Spain