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Washington D.C., District of Columbia, United States
@alina-timoshkina
Member since 2023
Hi! My name Alinaโจ I am a student, traveler and I always smile. I am also a huge nerd๐ค๐ค๐ค I study a lot and this is one of the most important aspects of my life. However, for this year I decided to put studies aside in a mission to see the world ๐ I am doing 1 year exchange in US and I hoping to see dream places of my childhood๐ I am really looking forward to finding like-minded people and I PROMISE-PROMISE-PROMISE I will be an amazing guest and a fun friend whose company you will enjoy. ๐๐ผ Interested: Making friends Hiking Touristic tours Food experience Going out to museums, theaters, shows Board games Films ๐๐ผ Not interested in: Drugs Alcohol Commercial hosts and buying tours Any kind of relationship different from friendship (including sex) Nudism
Interested in Comedy
Interested in Economics
Fluent in English
Learning German
Why I'm on Couchsurfing
I am an exchange student. My goal for this year is to meet new amazing people and to see as many new places as possible. It is my first time in US and I hope not only to see famous places and attractions but also get a chance to interact with locals and see true American lifestyles:)
Music, Movies, and Books
I love sitcoms : Friends, How I met your mother, Big Bang Theory, Young Sheldon. I am always happy to watch them with youโค๏ธ (Recently discovered Never Have I ever and now I am obsessed) My favorite groups are Panic! at the Disco and Imagine Dragons Books: Huge Harry Potter fan (I am from Ravenclaw), Poor Economics, Waffle Heart, Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy Harry Potter and Methods of Rationality โจ๐
One Amazing Thing I've Done
I go hiking every year ๐ I write articles in Economics with 500k+ views. I did tons of Science Olympiads in high school and I have tons of amazing stories about it!
Teach, Learn, Share
I am happy to discuss sciency stuff. I know a lot of interesting facts about inequality and development economics because I consider doing research in this areas in future. I was born and grew up in Russia, so I can tell you a lot about this country and answer any questions you have! If you study Russian and want to practice I will be very happy to help:)
What I Can Share With Hosts
I am very positive and smile all the time. I will share with you my good mood and amazing life stories. I am very polite and calm person and would never make you feel uncomfortable. I also love board games and late night talks so if you feel like you need a companion - I would be happy to become one๐ I am very friendly and always happy to join you in your adventures! We can cook together, talk, go for a walk. I rarely say no. But I am also very unobtrusive and I would never bother you if you are busy and do not want to hangout.
