ABOUT ME

I like getting to know people, listening to what they have to say about life. Most importantly I like having a good laugh.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

As part of my (poor?)career choice, I get to attend conferences both in the US and around the world. Instead of staying at boring hotels, I prefer getting to know the local people in the places I visit.

I share a house with a roommate on UC Irvine campus. So, hosting someone is not just up to me but definitely possible.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

none.

Interests

I am a PhD student studying social networks. So networks (social or otherwise, really intrigue me) I also like watching and talking about films and books. I occasionally go to the beach and do some fire-spinning as a way of relaxation and stress relief more than anything else.

• books
• literature
• poetry
• photography
• movies
• chess
• history
• beaches

Music, Movies, and Books

Movies: Reconstruction, Blow-up, Amadeus, The Big Lebowski, Annie Hall.

Music: Blonde Redhead, Magyar Posse, Zero 7, Royksopp

Books: Vladamir Nabokov, Of Mice and Men, The Old Man and The Sea, Neil Gaiman

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

watching old Hungarian men play chess in the hot Szechenyi Bath one winter night in Budapest while being snowed upon. this was quite an experience.

also my hometown Istanbul manages to surprise me every time I go back there. That's an ever-changing chaotic city right there.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach the basics of fire-spinning and photography.
can also talk about Turkish poetry, literature and history for those who are interested.

Countries I’ve Visited

Belarus, Germany, Netherlands, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Hungary, Turkey, United States