Hey, I'm René from Germany and currently studying abroad in Okinawa for my master thesis in Physics.

I am an open minded person and love to try out all sorts of new things.

At the beginning of my BSc I started to learn ballroom dances as a hobby. It didn't take a long time until I additionally started to take salsa, bachata and kizomba courses.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Since I believe that everyone has to tell an interesting story, I am always eager to meet new people and Couchsurfing is a great possibility for that!

Also, since I am in Japan for one year, I plan to travel around and maybe stay at a few locals.

I would really enjoy showing people around the island of Okinawa. Since I am working during the week, this would mainly be limited on the weekends. Public transport on Okinawa is a bit expensive and inconvenient, so I would recommend staying at a place in or close to Naha on workdays.

Interests

• arts
• concerts
• festivals
• dancing
• video games
• music
• jazz
• salsa
• cultural exchange
• progressive rock
• fusion

Music, Movies, and Books

I am very interested in music and (almost?) every genre has some amazing artists. When I'm just listening for myself I mainly listen to:
Prog. Rock, Fusion, Funk, (Modern-)Jazz, DnB, Post-Rock, (Prog.-)Metal, Classical and Contemporary Music

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Going to Sziget festival alone in 2017 and making friends with people from all around the world there.

Doing a 2 weeks road trip around Honshu in September 2019 and appreciate the beauty of the scenic landscapes of Japan.

Teach, Learn, Share

Teach: German language, interesting Physics and Maths, guides for critical thinking

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, France, Hungary, Netherlands, Spain, Turkey

Countries I’ve Lived In

Germany, Japan