My name is Alexia Fan, I’m an exchange student from Sydney Australia. This is my last year of university and I'm trying to make the most of it before starting work.

I'm going to Beijing, China for exchange, but making my way around Europe because I've always wanted to visit!

I’ve also spent some time studying at the University of Pennsylvania on exchange. Exchange was so good, I'm going again!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

My well-travelled friends recommend it, and I like meeting people

Interests

In no particular order: TRAVELLING! Start-ups, innovation, social enterprise, philanthropy, friends, reading, meeting new people, laughing, appreciating food, helping others, happiness, personal development, Psychology, motivation, meditation, blogging, skiing, photography, swimming, rock climbing, abseiling, running, bush walking, Finance, Science, Neuroscience, Sales, Marketing, Economics, presentation skills, human and social dynamics, movie trailers, coffee catchups, popular music, listening to people talk about Quantum Physics, catching lunch or coffee with people who inspire me, history and culture,

• culture
• photography
• philanthropy
• dining
• cooking
• coffee
• running
• meditation
• walking
• reading
• traveling
• socializing
• blogging
• music
• skiing
• rock climbing
• swimming
• economics
• neuroscience
• physics
• psychology
• science

Music, Movies, and Books

Forest Gump
Suits S1-2
Self-development books eg The Magic of Thinking Big, dabbled into some history: The Silk Roads, Sapiens
Big fan of podcasts, esp The Tim Ferriss Show, Modern Love, The History of China

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

During the first semester of uni, I talked to the person sitting next to me on the bus to uni, everyday. I can only count around 5 times where I didn't do this (I was cramming for exams instead)

Teach, Learn, Share

You are an amazing human being with potential.

Your brain is a powerful tool. Be conscious of it. Ask it the right questions, and you'll receive the right answers.

What I Can Share with Hosts

My fun and positive attitude.

I'll also take you out to lunch/dinner to thank you :)

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Canada, China, Hong Kong, New Zealand, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, New Zealand, United States