Hi! You can call me Alina or 筱美. I spent my first 8 years of life in Dayton, Ohio and then moved to Allentown, Pennsylvania, where I spent free time playing music, visiting friends, and running around with my younger brother. In 2015, I graduated from college and then lived in China for a year to pursue a Traditional Chinese Medicine-related cancer research project--I had some of my favorite traveling experiences while I was there. I'm currently a med student in Baltimore, and although I love living here, I try to travel whenever I get the chance! Generally, I enjoy hiking, biking, music, science, reading, and good company. I'm looking forward to meeting you!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I want to meet new people in new places, and a few friends recommended the couch surfing community as the way to go about it! I've met some incredible people traveling, and hope to meet more with couch surfing.

Interests

I love music--I play the piano and the violin, and I like to sing. I also enjoy hiking, backpacking, biking, ping pong, and reading. Some favorite topics of conversation: veganism, politics, books, brain science

• culture
• books
• singing
• dining
• cooking
• running
• drinking
• politics
• reading
• traveling
• music
• piano
• violin
• cycling
• hiking
• backpacking
• surfing
• table tennis
• chemistry
• medicine
• science

Music, Movies, and Books

Music--My favorites change all the time. Lately, I've been enjoying Janelle Monae and Electric Guest. Ben Folds live will always be a favorite. Also the Sibelius violin concerto.

Movies--E.T. The silhouette of the kids riding their bikes in front of the moon is tough to beat. Also, Cool Runnings and The Shawshank Redemption.

Books--The Book Thief, To Kill A Mockingbird, The Kite Runner, Americanah

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I taught myself to ride a unicycle during high school.

Teach, Learn, Share

All of the above. Though I'm hoping to do more learning and sharing at the moment. I'll save teaching for when I am a bit older and wiser.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Food, drinks, my cooking, conversations, other little things hosts might need

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, China, Cyprus, England, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Northern Ireland, Spain

Countries I’ve Lived In

China, Germany, United States