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Overview

  • 7 references 4 Confirmed & Positive
  • Fluent in English, German; learning Chinese, Finnish, French, Russian, Spanish
  • 33, Male
  • Member since 2013
  • No occupation listed
  • PhD Artificial Intelligence
  • No hometown listed
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About Me

Whilst currently doing my PhD in Artificial Intelligence (applied to cancer research) and alongside working as a Consultant, I enjoy exploring the world further, be it through studies, work or memorable journeys. Further, it is a joy to play soccer competitively, to coordinate a mentoring program for refugees, to teach at university and high schools and to pursue greater challenges.

Apart from that anything under the sun can hold my attention all day...anything in nature that reveals the brevity of life.

PHILOSOPHY

In the end, it's not gonna matter how many breaths you took, but how many moments took your breath away.

You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough.

Work like you don't need the money, love like you've never been hurt and dance like no one is watching.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I had such positive couchsurfing experiences across different continents, unforgettable trips enriched with many inspirations; thanks to all those who crossed my path and showed such generosity!

Interests

It is always a joy to broaden my knowledge and to pursue greater challenges.

I've a great interest in economics, politics and a great passion in music and sports.

  • dancing
  • environment
  • politics
  • music
  • guitar
  • piano
  • hiking
  • sports
  • rock climbing
  • soccer
  • economics
  • mathematics
  • psychology

Music, Movies, and Books

Smooth jazz (Jamie Cullum, John Mayer) is my most adored of all genres.

Impressive movies are Sherlock Holmes, Into the Wild and Intouchables.

There is an endless list of books I have read and enjoyed tremendously, yet what triumphs these are the lessons of the Bible.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

The experiences I had during my stay in Singapore, tedious hike up Rinjani Mountain, dive with sharks any many more have altered my perception of life and our environment; which just makes me grateful and eager to explore the world further.

Teach, Learn, Share

I love to share! And I am very keen about learning topics I haven't touched in depth yet, such as psychology, politics etc.

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Austria, Belgium, Cambodia, China, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Russian Federation, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Canada, Germany, Singapore

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