I was born in Peć, in Kosovo, Serbia, right before the war in Kosovo started. My family and I fled that war and ended up becoming refugees to the United States. I have lived here in the United States since I was 7 years old.

My mission in life is to improve the world and spread positivity as much as I can at all times. I am a student in the frozen tundra of Western New York, learning about how the world works through my studies and conversations with others.

Please let me know if there's anything else you would like to know about me!

Facebook Profile: https://www.facebook.com/stefan.alek
Airbnb Reviews: https://www.airbnb.com/users/show/15971034

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

There are only so many things one can learn from a book -- I want to learn from my experiences and from hearing about other's experiences. The best way to do this, I think, is by having conversations with a diverse range of interesting people. I think couch surfing might be the best way to do this!

Interests

My favorite thing in the world is meeting new people. My second favorite thing is rock climbing! I especially love outdoor rock climbing. I love climbing large rocks I find when I go hiking and seeing the beautiful views and the adrenaline rush that comes with it. My third favorite thing in the world is programming. I love being able to create something from thin air and positively impacting potentially millions of people.

• arts
• reading
• rock climbing
• meeting people
• programming
• streetwear

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Anything really! But according to my last.fm, Kanye West, Lofi Hip hop, Brockhampton, Empire of the Sun
Movies: The Seventh Seal, Leon the Professional, Angels Egg, The Usual Suspects, Superbad
Books: Siddhartha, Man's Search for Meaning, Hackers and Painters, Of Mice and Men, How to Live on 24 Hours a Day

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I traveled to Asia, a continent in which I knew not a single soul, and lived in Hong Kong for a month with a single backpack and a positive attitude. The adventures I had there completely changed my life.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can share with you information about Serbia and the Serbian language!

Countries I’ve Visited

Bosnia and Herzegovina, China, Croatia, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Italy, Japan, Macedonia, Montenegro, Netherlands, Serbia, Slovenia, Switzerland, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Netherlands, Serbia, United States