Hi, I am Ferdane, a medical student from Istanbul, Turkey. I love science, and trying to develop my abilities to become a frontier neuroscientist.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I love sharing my experiences with others and gaining new insights. On Couchsurfing, I believe there is plenty of opportunities to do so.

Interests

I am the founding president of the Fine Arts Club in my faculty.
I am preparing to run my first 42 km marathon.

• running
• chess
• swimming
• table tennis
• oil painting
• portrait drawing

Music, Movies, and Books

I love rock bands like Arctic Monkeys, Twenty-One Pilots, and Linkin Park.
And fantastic book series such as LOTR and Harry Potter.
Of course, my favorite films are Studio Ghibli Movies. I am a huge fan of the work of Mr. Hayao Miyazaki.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I won a silver medal in the International Chemistry Olympiads in 2019, France,
and a bronze medal in International Mendeleev Olympiad in Russia.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach how to draw or maths, and physics. I am already a volunteer teacher and teach in my free time to underprivileged high schoolers.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can share my previous experiences from my school or trips so far. I love cooking and can cook Mediterranean and Oriental dishes for my hosts.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, France, Germany, Lithuania, Poland, Russian Federation, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Switzerland, Turkey