Recently having moved to Hildesheim, I am enjoying life in my new flatshare and happily exploring this cutesy town. This fall, I will be taking up my master's studies in diversity education. Learning, sharing and discussing knowledge is one of my passions (although I wouldn't consider myself an expert in any particular field). I care deeply about the movement(s) for social justice, animal liberation, and ecology, and try to find sensible and wholesome ways of contributing to those struggles.
Generally, I'd consider myself a respectful, unobtrusive and open-minded person to be around.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I've gone couch surfing before (using a different account with a different name, #trans*) and greatly enjoyed the experience. The spirit of giving and taking without involving money makes me feel connected to life as it should & could be.

Interests

• literature
• vegan
• music
• social justice
• anarchism
• critical theory
• queer feminism
• critical human-animal studies
• trans*

Music, Movies, and Books

Books:
bell hooks: "Teaching to Transgress. Education As the Practice of Freedom."
pattrice jones: "Aftershock: Confronting Trauma in a Violent World. A Guide for Activists and Their Allies."
Benjamin Hoff: "The Dao of Pooh."

Music:
Claude Debussy: Jimbo's Lullaby.
Cryptopsy: The Unspoken King.
Sookee: Bitches Butches Dykes & Divas.

Movies:
Boys don't cry
Crash
Was nützt die Liebe in Gedanken

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Together with my partner, I saved a baby hedgehog from freezing in late autumn, feeding them freshly dumpster-dived eggs and vegan cat food for three months until they were strong enough to be set outside. I've never before or after interacted this closely with a wild animal.

Teach, Learn, Share

Having taken some voice lessons, I can share some basic skills with anyone who'd like to explore their singing voice (but there's still a lot for me to learn as well).

Currently, I'm taking part in a prolonged course on systemic counseling. One of our tasks is to partner up with people who would like a counseling session and practice what we've learned so far.
I'm sure we'd both learn a great deal :-)

I enjoy sharing & discussing thoughts and ideas about political theories, movement strategies, and philosophies.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I like to cook for others (the results have been described as edible).
For more ideas, see "Teach, Learn, Share".

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Costa Rica, Croatia, England, France, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, Sweden

Countries I’ve Lived In

Germany, India, United States