Hi! I’m Omer from Iraq, a Software Engineering student studying in Istanbul and currently on an Erasmus exchange in Europe. I enjoy meeting people from different cultures and learning about their stories.

I’ve been living independently for several years while studying and working on projects, including building my own startup. I also enjoy building communities and organizing tech events. At my university I hosted workshops and meetups around tools like Notion and Supabase.

I like exploring cities, having interesting conversations, and learning new perspectives from people around the world.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I enjoy deep conversations, discovering hidden places in cities, and learning something new from every person I meet.

Interests

• technology
• entrepreneurship
• software
• deep conversations
• nomad
• cafe
• dating
• meetups

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: I enjoy jazz and relaxing music while working or reading.
Movies: I like inspiring movies and stories about entrepreneurship, technology, and real life experiences.
Books: Mostly personal development, startups, and productivity books.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

For three years I shared my study notes on Notion with students at my university. More than 300 students used them to prepare for exams and they passed, and many of them started using Notion because of that.

Teach, Learn, Share

Teach:
Productivity tools like Notion, study systems, and experiences about tech communities and startups.

Learn:
Local cultures, languages, new perspectives, and people’s stories.

Share:
Travel stories, good conversations, ideas about technology and startups, and positive energy.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I enjoy sharing stories about studying abroad, building student communities, and traveling across countries. I’m also happy to talk about startups, technology, and productivity tools. And of course I’m always respectful and happy to help around the house.

Countries I’ve Visited

Lithuania

Countries I’ve Lived In

Iraq, Turkey