Hi! Nice to meet you! I'm Chen from Wuhan, China, currently working as a junior official at the United Nations in Peru. I'm passionate about international communication and exploring different cultures, I studied Spanish in my free time. I'm studying master's degree of health science and sociology at Tsinghua University and will be graduating at the end of June 2024.

I have a wide range of hobbies that keep me entertained and active, including watching TV shows, reading, billiards, surfing (tried it recently, I had an amazing balance from the first time! But freezing cold as it is winter in Peru), a particular British rugby, photography (bought a camera last year, trying to be more professional), ice-skating, observing people and houses (not curtain twitcher believe me, just keen on interior design), dancing (better at ballroom dance, trying salsa here in Peru), Karaoke(my voice won't scare you at leastI reckon), more outgoing online(at least my friends think so)?

Personalities: polite, respectable, a bit shy in the beginning (but if we hit it off straight away, I won't be lol. My friends don't believe that I am actually an introvert!), hardworking(Yeah, studied 14 hours for my Gaokao, or college entrance exam), nerdy(as you can imagine), inquisitive, open-minded, adaptable, curious, have a keen interest in learning about different cultures and perspectives.
Eager to engage in meaningful conversations and experiences.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I joined Couchsurfing because I enjoy connecting with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures. It offers a unique opportunity to experience local life and build meaningful friendships while travelling. I believe in the exchange of ideas and experiences, which can enrich my understanding of the world and foster mutual respect and understanding.

Interests

• interior design
• photography
• dancing
• sports
• international relations
• tea
• cultures
• language
• salsa
• international food
• ballroom dance

Music, Movies, and Books

Too many really!!!

Book: Harry Potter, War and Peace, One Hundred Years of Solitude, Life of Pi, Pride and Prejudice, To Kill a Mockingbird, The Kite Runner etc.

Music: Old Money, Someone Like You, Shape of You, Rolling in the Deep, Heroes etc.

Movie/TV shows: Harry Potter (Almost all British series actually), The King's Speech, Hunger Game etc.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Had a decent conversation with the guy who tried to kidnap me when I was 11 years old.

Teach, Learn, Share

Chinese? My professional area? My experience?

What I Can Share with Hosts

Chinese food, Chinese cultures, enticing stories, healthy lifestyle etc.

Countries I’ve Visited

Japan, Peru, Thailand, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

China, Peru