My name is Matthias and I'm 21 years old. I was born in Germany and grew up in a rural area. I study mechanical engineering at the University of Karlsruhe (KIT). Until June 2015 I took part in an exchange program that included an internship and a semester abroad at Purdue University, Indiana.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Couchsurfing is a great opportunity to meet cool people all over the world as well as a convenient way to stay for some time. I am a "new" Couchsurfer. Even if I have a profile for some time now, I really want to start enjoying more Couchsurfing experience now!

Interests

In my free time I try to stay active. I like playing soccer, floor ball and swimming. I enjoy spending time with my friends or new people and talk about different cultures, languages and lifestyles. It's cool to meet new people and make new friends! Let's connect the world!

• culture
• soccer
• swimming
• engineering
• languages

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I was stranded on an Island of Hawaii. Ask me about the story when we meet! ;)

Teach, Learn, Share

Everyone who is interested in German language or culture can learn from me. I am still improving my English. Besides that, I had been learning French for some years, but never used a lot. Also, I started learning Chinese. Any French or Chinese teachers around?

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Canada, Egypt, France, Italy, Spain, Switzerland, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Germany, United States