hey I am Sophia, I'm an exchange architecture student at Kyushu University studying from October 2022 - March 2023 in Japan. I enjoy listening to music, going out for a drink or a good party, going on hikes and city trips, cycling and simply have a great time with my friends or new people I meet! I'm curious and open minded, you can talk with me about any topic that comes to your mind, I truly enjoy deep talk too! Ah, and I am vegetarian, but I learned to make exceptions here in Japan ;)

my IG is @sxfire, come and say hi! There I'm more active for sure, haha.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I want to travel Japan as much as I (financially) can at this final chapter of my 6 months stay here. I am convinced in genuine hospitality simply because of a goodwill and cultural exchange. I love the traveller's mindset, that your home can be anywhere on this beautiful planet we are allowed to live on.

Music, Movies, and Books

Techno, Metal, Pop, Hip Hop, Rap

my top artists at the moment:

Schmyt
TUA
Casper
Harry Styles
Fred Again...
Klangkuenstler
wavvyboi
Cigarettes After Sex
The Plot in You
My Chemical Romance
Tame Impala
SZA

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Kimono + tea ceremony experience and the best Vegan Ramen @Engine Ramen in Kyoto
Hot onsen in Beppu
Forest Hike in Yakushima
Partying in Tokyo
studying at a Japanese university in Fukuoka basically!

Teach, Learn, Share

I currently learn Japanese (mostly on Duolingo after having finished my academic class) and am studying architecture, my Bachelor thesis is waiting for me when I return to Germany in March haha!

What I Can Share with Hosts

English Language Skills, Deep Talks, Nerd Talk about Architecture and simple, easy-going recipes (German, Curry, Japanese-Stylized Dishes)

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Barbados, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Denmark, France, Italy, Mauritius, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain

Countries I’ve Lived In

Germany, Japan, United Kingdom, United States