See my previous travels at: https://www.instagram.com/annieztchen/

Here's a bit about me :) I'm currently a grad student studying in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. I grew up in Toronto for the majority of my life but have lived extended periods of time in Guangzhou (6 yrs), Tanzania (2 months), Hong Kong (3 months), and Winnipeg (2 months). I've worked for some time in a large accounting firm as well, which required lots of travelling. I've had to adapt to a variety of different environments and became very independent and curious as a result. My life motto is to never stop learning! I love challenging myself, learning about cultures, and of course, making new friends! :D

I made my account back in 2015 but haven't decided to try out Couchsurfing until now. Please forgive my lack of references as I've never been hosted/done hosting, but do not fear, I will be a very respectful and clean guest!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I want to broaden my worldview and increase my empathy!

Interests

I highly enjoy photography, art (sketching and viewing exhibits), music (playing piano and ukulele, watching concerts), trying new foods, reading up on various topics (psychology, philosophy, self- improvement, business), long distance running (eventually want to run a marathon!), hiking, and watching movies. I like parties and I'm a social drinker, but prefer to remain sober for my health.

• design
• photography
• technology
• movies
• drawing
• hiking
• entrepreneurship
• philosophy
• learning new things
• finance
• accounting
• eating good food

Music, Movies, and Books

Movies: Shawshank Redemption, Harry Potter series, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
Books: Currently reading 21 Lessons for the 21st Century (highly recommend)
Music: Mostly indie and EDM but I love all types of music. Open to hearing your favourite songs & I can share with you my seasonal Spotify playlists!
TV Shows: Game of Thrones

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

A few notable things:
Self-guided 7-day camping trip with 3 other friends around Iceland in August 2018
Survived Typhoon Damrey in Vietnam in November 2017
Hiked the 50 KM Hong Kong Island trail in 12 hrs 32 mins in November 2017
Watched the Great Migration on a 4-day camping trip in Serengeti Safari in August 2015

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach you about Canadian and Chinese culture and language, and I would love to trade thoughts on life philosophies and experiences - we can trade our stories. What motivates you? What are your passions? How did you get to where you are? Where do you think you'll be going and how do you decide that?

What I Can Share with Hosts

Travel stories, languages (conversational Cantonese and Mandarin, and to a lesser degree, French), accounting and finance knowledge (according to what I'm studying in school LOL), laughter and wonderful conversations :)

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, China, Hong Kong, Iceland, Japan, Mexico, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Tanzania, Thailand, United States, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Canada, China, Hong Kong, Tanzania