ABOUT ME

Hi everybody. I'm a PhD student at UW Madison since 2011 and before that I was working in France. I like travelling because it gives me insights into different cultures, languages, lifestyles and philosophies. I can't think of anything more interesting than that. My close friends would describe me as a mindful listener and caring person, for other acquaintances I might seem a bit quiet and shy. I prefer deep conversations over small talk, which I know most of you agree with.

PHILOSOPHY

Be true to oneself.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I joined CS because I went studying abroad and wanted to meet local people.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I couchsurfed in Scotland, France and India. People-wise it always was an enrichment. Once I did not get to know my host - he left town and gave us the keys to his apartment. I found this behaviour to be very trustful so I guess he must have been a nice person too.

Interests

Reading, cooking with friends, hanging out in the park, playing frisbee, concerts, dance, I love good paintings (unfortunately I'm free of talent) and photography

• books
• photography
• concerts
• dancing
• cooking
• reading
• traveling
• music
• languages

Music, Movies, and Books

For now
Book: Infidel (Ayaan Hirsi Ali)
Movie: Sidewalls
Documentary: Press Pause Play
Music: Yann Tiersen, Bonobo, Paul Kalkbrenner, Sigur Ros, Arvo Pärt, Max Richter, Yiruma.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Redwood National Park - I've never felt so tiny and overwhelmed.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach you some german or how to read sheet music. I've been a dancer for 7 years but pretty rusty now, so if you could teach me something that would be awesome. I can also recommend you good books and music :)

Countries I’ve Visited

India, Mexico, Thailand

Countries I’ve Lived In

France, Germany, United Kingdom, United States