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Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates
@benedek-sarnyai
Member since 2025
My job is in a research group at New York University Abu Dhabi, my position is research assistant focusing mostly on the statistical analysis. I’m working on a novel as well which concentrates on the Balkan wars and its impact on the neighboring Hungary.
Interested in Art
Interested in Books & Literature
Fluent in German
Learning Italian
Why I'm on Couchsurfing
To meet new people and become familiar with different cultures.
Music, Movies, and Books
Regarding music I’m omnivorous, but if I had to pick a genre I would say electric swing. When it comes to books, I prefer the Latin American authors like Márquez and Borges. But I’m always open to become familiar with new writers: I just recently read a novel from Vincenzo Latronico (Perfection)!which has instantly become one of my favorite contemporary books. Now, I started reading Wole Soyinka’s works. I don’t really watch too much movies but when I do: Quentin Tarantino is unbeatable for me.
One Amazing Thing I've Done
I wrote a book about a fictional Hungarian village for which I was rewarded with the Debut Prize by the Hungarian Writers’ Association.
Teach, Learn, Share
I think meeting new people is always the best opportunity to learn. Uninteresting or boring persons don’t exist, you just have to find the right way for communication
What I Can Share With Hosts
My apartment, a nice view on the sea, and I like to cook on my balcony, so the shared meal could be in the package as well if the guest is open to it.
My Interests
I’m working as sociologist-statistician, so I’m interested in discussing social issues. My secondary job is writing: I’m composing short-stories and sometimes publishing them in journals as well. I like to have thought-provoking talks about literature and arts. I’m interested in history as well, currently I read a lot about the Byzantine Empire.
