CURRENT MISSION

Starting a new life as a designer in Frankfurt! :D

ABOUT ME

I have recently finished my final year of University, and whilst I have some free time, I want to get out there and explore the world!

I went an asked each of my housemates to describe in a word, their responses were:
- outdoors-y
- out going
- tall (*sigh*, useful..)

Anyway, I seem to get on well with most people, I am pretty energetic, I love a good night out, and I really like to explore!

If you'd like to see what I get up to at Uni check out:

www.jakesmith.de

PHILOSOPHY

A rich life comes from new meeting new people, seeing new places and thinking with a new perspective, not monetary wealth :D

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

We have a little bit of spare room, and its always nice to meet new people! I also love traveling!!!

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Spent a month living in Berlin, this summer. During the first few weeks I stayed with people and during the rest of the month attended events and hosted a few of my own events!

Despite one freaking awful initial experience, I had an amazing time meeting new people and hanging out in interesting places!

Interests

Keen photographer and artist. I also love sport, namely running, cycling and swimming(its a shame Coventry is so flat!)

Cars/Trucks/Bikes are a big interest of mine too - I hope to become a car designer when I graduate!

• design
• running
• shopping
• traveling
• cars
• outdoor activities
• cycling
• sports
• swimming

Music, Movies, and Books

I really like European Art-House/Cult films - anything with a good plot, or an interesting idea

Books-wise, I love books on design, art and architecture (aka picture books, reading long texts is not really my forté)

I love music, its what drives me day in day out. I used to listen to lots of rock/punk/metal, so love anything like that. I am also really into electronic music, especially EDM - dubstep, breaks, electronica etc :D

Some of the bands I'm listening to lots atm:
Rise Against
Phaeleh
Placebo
Clint Mansell
Kavinsky
Sebastien
The Smiths
The Cure
Mogwai
Set Fire to Flames
Crystal Castles
The XX
Bauhaus
Synkro
Glitch Mob

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I am really into mountain biking, both XC and gravity - Hanging out with good friends and going riding is always an amazing experience. Been riding all over the country, there are so many stunning vistas!

Teach, Learn, Share

Well I work part time in a bike shop, so if you want to learn how to maintain/fix your bike, let me know and I'll do my best to teach you what I know!

Countries I’ve Visited

France, Germany, Greece, Spain, Switzerland, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

France, Germany, United Kingdom