Hi, my name is Emma! I grew up in New York City, but have also lived in Busan, Okayama, and am currently in Kyoto.

I'm currently on my gap year between high school and college, where I'll be studying screenwriting and playwriting, along with Korean and an undecided minor! In high school I was a visual arts major, and have experience in photography, illustration, design, mural painting, and digital media. 3年日本語をべんきょうしましたから、少し話します。

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I think couchsurfing is a unique way to go beyond scratching the surface of a place your visiting. It allows you insight and cultural exchange that you may otherwise lose. I love the idea of making friends worldwide via couchsurfing, and maybe welcoming some into my own home once I return to New York as well!

Interests

Travel, language learning, writing, visual art, music, and cosplay are some of my top interests.

• photography
• lgbt rights
• politics
• music
• languages
• visual arts
• travel
• cosplay
• japan
• screenwriting
• nyc
• korea
• creative writing

Music, Movies, and Books

Most of the music I listen to is in Korean or English, though I do listen to some Japanese and other groups too!

My favorite Korean artists include: 마마무, 악동뮤시션, 이하이, 혁오, 불빨간사춘기.

My favorite English artists include: Manganas Garden, Oh Honey, Hayley Kiyoko, Hunter G K Thompson, Melanie Martinez, Pentatonix, Owl City, and Studio Killers.

Some of my favorite books are Invisible Cities by Italo Calvino, None of the Above by I W Gregorio, and of course the Harry Potter series!

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

For a third of my gap year after high school, I've decided to live in Korea and Japan!

Teach, Learn, Share

I would love to do language exchange! If you don't speak English fluently I can help you, and maybe help me learn a bit of your language too (even if it's not one I'm actively learning).

I'm open to learn just about anything! There's no such thing as pointless knowledge, in my opinion.

I would also love to share food!

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can help practice English with anyone who wants to! I can also help anyone interested with writing or art projects.

I can also share lots about New York City since I grew up there - and even help you plan a trip if you're interested!

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Japan, South Korea, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Japan, South Korea, United States