Hi! My name is Ricardo and I am originally from Panama and now living in Bremen, Germany.
Long story short; I was born and raised in a city called David in Panama (central America). I was an AFS exchange student in Yachats, Oregon (USA) in High School back in 2005 after that I volunteered for the Intercultural Programs in Panama.
In 2015 I started my master studies in Production Engineering in Aachen Germany where I learned german and had an amazing time. After that, moved back to Panama, worked as a Junior Professor for Industrial Engineering and Logistics until recently (2024) when I moved back to Germany to work as a Research Associate in Production and Logistics and pursuing my PhD.
I love to travel, learn new languages, going out, meet new people and share culture and experiences!

Por qué estoy en Couchsurfing

I love to meet new people and share cultures as well as anecdotes and experiences. I can show you around the city (if I have time) and/or give you tips about what to visit where to eat and such.
If I am not hosting you we can still hang out and go for a drink.

Intereses

I have been a Volunteer for AFS since 2006 and I am really engaged in intercultural learning
Besides that, I love too cook; my famous dish is Risotto with Pumpkin (maybe you will try it)
I like outdoor activities like going for long walks, hiking or just enjoying the summer at the park.
I play the piano (and used to play guitar and saxophone) and I enjoy singing Karaoke (not that I can sing good )
Professionally I am an Industrial Engineer so yes I love science and technology
I like to go out to a bar or restaurant and have a nice time. And of course, dancing.

• culture
• cooking
• politics
• traveling
• piano
• engineering
• languages
• volunteering

Música, películas y libros

Music: basically everything, from classical to reggaeton, rock and Indie
Movies: comedy and action movies
Books: usually about sociology, intercultural learning, psychology and science fiction

Algo increíble que he hecho

Being an exchange student and volunteering as a Liason for other exchange students to guide them through their intercultural experience

Enseña, aprende, comparte

I can teach you Spanish :D

Qué puedo ofrecer a los anfitriones

Food, stories, experiences and a good time

Países que he visitado

Austria, Belgium, Colombia, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Hungary, Netherlands, Panama, Spain, United States

Países en los que he vivido

Germany, Panama, United States