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Overview

  • 1 reference 1 Confirmed & Positive
  • Fluent in English, French; learning Spanish
  • 28, Female
  • Member since 2016
  • Student
  • Completing Undergraduate Degree at University of Waterloo
  • From Newmarket, ON
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About Me

Hi!

I love to learn about new cultures and places! I adore listening to people's stories, sharing mine, making relationships, exploring, eating and more! I like having a positive attitude and an open mind everywhere I go. I continually strive to be a good person.

I'm currently in the 4th year of my undergraduate degree in French studies with a teaching specialization at the University of Waterloo in Ontario, Canada.

**I'm living in a student house at the moment, so I unfortunately cannot host at this time, but if you're in the Waterloo area, I could definitely show you some neat places! :)

I love learning about people, and would love to answer any questions you may have for me :) .

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I used Couchsurfing while I was studying abroad in France last year, and I met the most wonderful people and made some great new friends. I'm still here to explore, have FUN, and make memories! I want to visit new places, and experience new culture :D

Interests

  • arts
  • fashion
  • make up
  • environment
  • cooking
  • reading
  • painting
  • drawing
  • music
  • canoeing
  • camping
  • languages
  • visual arts
  • sustainability
  • cuisine
  • making friends
  • boardgames
  • sustainable living
  • international food
  • local cuisine

Music, Movies, and Books

Music - I listen to a variety of music, but here are a few of my favourite artists/bands:
- The Beatles
- Hozier
- Elton John
- Thomas Rhett
- Panic! At the Disco

Movies:
- Across the Universe
- Les Intouchables

Books:
- Harry Potter series
- The Fault in Our Stars
- Gone Girl

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

In February 2016, I was commissioned to paint to several murals in a billiards hall in Waterloo, Ontario! It was my first paid art gig, and I had the opportunity to collaborate with the owners to combine their interests with my art skills. It was so much fun and I had to the chance to show the world my unique designs.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach you a bit about my culture (it's a mix of Canadian, Chinese, and Vietnamese) and cooking! I want to learn what you do for fun! I'll share some pictures of my art and of course, we can swap stories :)

What I Can Share with Hosts

My stories, my culture, and good company :)

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belgium, Cuba, Czech Republic, England, France, Hungary, Netherlands, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Canada, France

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