I'm a senior in college, and I can't wait to graduate and start working in Shenzhen, China!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I like to travel, and Couchsurfing offers a way to do that while also getting locals' perspectives. I wish I could host but unfortunately I don't have enough space in my dorm to do that.

Interests

Traveling, music, reading, occasionally hiking, dancing, cooking, karaoke, and more!

• culture
• literature
• dancing
• cooking
• reading
• traveling
• music
• karaoke
• hiking
• history

Music, Movies, and Books

I have a weakness for classic rock, but I also appreciate indie (vague, I know), pop, and international music. Right now I'm really into Haim and Glen Check and Yuna, but Radiohead will always have a place in my heart. I haven't watched a really good movie in a while; the last thing I can think of is Yellow Earth, which isn't exactly recent. But I am a lit major, so I'm pretty much required to have a list of favorites. I really like Virginia Woolf, Junot Diaz, Borges, Han Shaogong, Peter Hessler, Toni Morrison, Tolkien, Haruki Murakami, and some others that I've forgotten here.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I lived in China for 7 months last year, first studying and then working. Survived the culture shock and everything.

Teach, Learn, Share

I love learning about others' life experiences and stories of places all around the world. I only have about 20 years' worth of life experiences myself, but I'm happy to share what I have.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Stories about cross-cultural encounters? Information about modern Chinese literature and history that may or may not be of interest? Tips and tricks on working with ESOL learners of all ages?

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, China, Russian Federation

Countries I’ve Lived In

China