I am an avid traveler with many passions. I greatly appreciate meeting new people and discussing their views of the world. During my undergrad, I majored in International Affairs with an East Asia regional emphasis. Next fall I will begin my graduate degree in Diplomacy and Global Governance in Brussels.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I adore travel and am always looking to form friendships with fellow travelers. I appreciate hearing other's stories and listening to their viewpoints. After backpacking China, I felt that I would like to give back to the travel community by offering a room to stay. By being a member of couchsurfer, I hope to meet new friends and learn about their experiences across the world.

Interests

• writing
• literature
• dancing
• swing dancing
• environment
• cooking
• politics
• movies
• reading
• traveling
• music
• guitar
• piano
• spoken word
• scuba diving
• swimming
• international relations
• languages
• philosophy
• language exchange
• cinema
• world politics
• streetart
• street food
• feminism
• international development
• vegetarian cooking
• world food
• photograph
• creative writing
• international food
• classic literature
• street photography
• international law
• writing poetry
• political philosophy
• writing letters
• solo

Music, Movies, and Books

Choosing favorites can always prove so difficult. In regards to music, I adore the Beatles, Death Cab for Cutie, the Black Keys, the Strokes, Arctic Monkeys, the Kooks, Yann Tiersen, and many more.

As for movies: Most works by Guillermo del Torro (I love his lush aesthetics), All of the works of Hayao Miyazaki (I adore his emphasis on strong female characters and environmental awareness) , The Illusionist, Thank You for Smoking, Moonrise Kingdom, The Grand Budapest Hotel, Drive, Neon Demon, and Patterson.

Last, but not least, here are some of my favorite books: for poetry, I enjoy most of the poets featured by Button Publishing; for fiction, I enjoy Haruki Murakami, Mary Shelley, Raymond Carver, Hemingway, Faulkner, Nabokov, Kafka, Boulgakov, Maxine Hong-Kingston, Camus, and many others.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

It probably pales in comparison to the adventures of others on this site, but I backpacked across China by myself. During this time, I visited Beijing, Xi'an, Hangzhou, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Guilin, Kunming, Dali, Chengdu, Chongqing, and Leshan. I really enjoyed having this opportunity, since it enabled me to encounter extraordinary people and taught me tenacity and flexibility. Additionally, I enjoyed working as an English tutor while studying at Sichuan University.

Teach, Learn, Share

I cannot promise that I will be able to teach much, but I am happy to share my knowledge and learn from the people who I encounter. I am always happy to discuss International Relations, Social Justice, Feminism, Photography, Street Art, Literature, Poetry, Music, Cooking, and the like. I can be a tad shy, but I enjoy meaningful conversations. Perhaps through these conversations we can both learn about the other and his/her/their culture.

What I Can Share with Hosts

As an avid fan of photography, I am happy to show how to use a DSLR (Reflex) camera. I am no professional though, so be warned. jajajaja. I also enjoy cooking greatly and am happy to cook a meal with my guests or for my hosts.

Countries I’ve Visited

China, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Thailand, United Kingdom, United States, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

China, France, United States