I am about to start graduate school studying public history. I am Chinese, though raised by my Czech parents. My preferred way of getting to know new cities is by foot or by bus, hitting up local book stores, trying recommended foods, and maybe some dancing. I'm always down to talk about literature, politics, education systems, community organizing, language learning, and horror movies.

PHILOSOPHY:
Lemony Snicket
Just kidding. I am, like everyone, still figuring out my life philosophy. So far I believe in reading, dancing, fostering local communities, and learning to listen across difference.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I am happy to share experiences, stories, book recommendations, and good conversations.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I am not an experienced surfer, but I am very fortunate to be a fairly experienced traveller. I have realized that my most rewarding times happen when I have gotten to know new folks over shared interests and new experiences. I love hearing about other peoples' daily practices and worldviews.

Interests

• culture
• education
• politics
• art history
• history
• languages
• historic sites
• dance
• horror movies
• book

Music, Movies, and Books

BOOKS (a portion of my favorites list)
Interpreter of Maladies ~ Jhumpa Lahiri
The Monk ~ Matthew Lewis
Heart of Darkness ~ Joseph Conrad
Hangsaman ~ Shirley Jackson
An Artist of the Floating World ~ Kazuo Ishiguro
Culture and Imperialism ~ Edward Said
Things Fall Apart ~ Chinua Achebe
A Small Place ~ Jamaica Kincaid
Brave New World ~ Aldous Huxley
Lucy ~ Jamaica Kincaid
Lolita ~ Vladimir Nabokov
The Poisonwood Bible ~ Barbara Kingsolver
Life Among the Savages ~ Shirley Jackson
Rina ~ Kang Young-sook
Such Small Hands ~ Andrés Barba
Hangsaman ~ Shirley Jackson
The Three Body Problem ~ Cixin Liu
The Door ~ Magda Szabó
islands of decolonial love ~ leanne betasamosake simpson

MOVIES/SHOWS
Thrillers, horror, anime, sci-fi, and documentaries.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I have tried virtually every hot chocolate available in Minneapolis. The best can be found at Bordertown Coffee and Bakery.

Teach, Learn, Share

At this point I have started learning more than a few languages but can claim proficiency in only a couple. I am fascinated by foreign language pedagogy though, and enjoy talking with folks about their experiences in language learning and/or teaching.

I can also offer the basics of ballroom dance, especially waltz, tango, cha-cha, and swing. I spent two years on my college ballroom competition team.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I never tire talking about books and am up for conversations about fiction, philosophy, race relations, politics, education, and pretty much any social issue.

Countries I’ve Visited

Czech Republic, France, Guatemala, Iceland, Italy, Jordan, Morocco, Palestine, Spain

Countries I’ve Lived In

Israel, United States