Hi, my name is Guan-ru, but you can call me Edison if you prefer.

When I was little, I lived in Saudi Arabia for three years, but spent most of my life in Taiwan.

I am a masters student at Mannheim University, and I am interested in information management.

My hobbys include traveling and learning languages. I have traveled extensively across Asia and in particular Japan.

I did my exchange program at Hokkaido University for one year.

I am easygoing and fond of meeting new and interesting people.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Since I am going to study at Mannheim University, I am searching for a room to rent. But in the meantime, I hope to find a place to stay for a day or two, in order to find a room in Mannheim.

In addition, I hope to make some friends in Mannheim, since I have heard making friends in Germany is not easy.

Interests

• traveling
• hiking
• nature
• learning languages

Music, Movies, and Books

I am a big fan of Games of Thrones. I have read the five books written.

My favorite movies are The Secret in Their Eyes, Confessions and Memories of Matsuko.

My favorite books include 1984, animal farm, pride and prejudice. I also read nonfiction history books as well.

I like music by Adele and Sia, and enjoy mostly alternative rock music.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I have been trained as a skiing instructor when I was in Hokkaido. Even though I did not make through the test, the fact that I can ski is amazing since I come from tropical Taiwan.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach you Japanese and Chinese if you like. I have passed JLPT N1 and is a native speaker in Chinese.

Hopefully, I can learn German from you too!

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can share with you my experience in Japan and Taiwan, as well as my upbringing in Saudi Arabia.

Countries I’ve Visited

Bahrain, Egypt, Guam, Hong Kong, Japan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates

Countries I’ve Lived In

Japan, Saudi Arabia, Taiwan