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I am Thomas Alex, a 23 year old Commercial Pilot pursuing a degree in Psychology. I am a 3 times TEDx speaker and I love meeting people from different backgrounds to understand and experience different cultures. I am an easy going guy who is fun and jovial. I lived around 13 years of my life in India, Asia 9 years in Nigeria, Africa and over an year in New Zealand, Oceania.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Traveling and staying with people from different cultures.

Interests

Photography and video editing is something I am really passionate about. Last year I was in Uganda involving myself in photography/videography tasks in different parts for the purpose of Women Empowerment for a US based client.

International Relations is another aspect that excites me. I have chaired several conferences across different cities of South India with regards to Model United Nations and in 2017 went to Bolivia as well for the same. Being in CS and being able to interact with people of different backgrounds and understanding their perspective is extremely beautiful and insightful.

Psychology has fascinated me always and I have studied it for 2 years in High School and am currently pursuing a degree in BA Hons. Psychology. I plan to connect it with my aviation career by doing a Masters in Human Factors in Aviation that has big influences from Psychology and Aviation.

Personal finance and financial markets are another exciting field that I feel everyone needs to have a basic grasp on(especially the former). I would enjoy having conversations with surfers who are interested in learning a little more about the same.

• photography
• aviation
• psychology
• finance

Music, Movies, and Books

Marvel Movies, Self Help and Finance Book Genres and popular songs one can dance to.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Losing my spectacles because I decided to put my head out of the plane window while my friend was flying.

White Water Rafting in the River Nile

Abandoning a boat in Plaza de Espana, Seville, Spain as water levels in the boat started to rise.

Walking over 30k steps in Saudi Arabia including helping a random local change car tyres.

Teach, Learn, Share

Lemme tell you more about Flying, Photography, Video Editing, Stock Market and Psychology!

What I Can Share with Hosts

Extremely interesting conversations and delicious Indian food along with basic courtesies like politeness and respectfulness.

Countries I’ve Visited

Andorra, Bolivia, Brazil, Bulgaria, China, Egypt, England, Greece, India, Israel, Jordan, Malaysia, New Zealand, Nigeria, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Spain, Uganda, United Arab Emirates, Viet Nam, Wales

Countries I’ve Lived In

India, New Zealand, Nigeria