I'm a phd candidate specializing in China-EU relations in the University of Edinburgh. I love sharing languages, culture and stories. I really hope I can improve my French so if you happen to be French who don't mind to teach me it would be great. I also love to learn more about international relations although I'm doing a phd on it but that's doesn't me I know everything about it.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I would like to know new friends, learn new languages, experience different cultures.

Interests

I like learning (almost everything), travelling, swimming, chatting, drawing and painting. I'm also a ballroom dancer :) I'm also a semi-professional makeup artist who enjoys doing makeup for friends. I love learning languages and sharing skills and stories with friends.

• culture
• swimming
• international relations
• language
• makeup

Music, Movies, and Books

My favorite music is Chinese traditional musics such as those played by traditional instruments including Hulusi, Zither. I started to learn keyboard since last year but is still a beginnger.

I like cartoon movies, romantic movies, philosophical movies. I dislike action movies except for movies involving Chinese martial arts .

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I've been living in Scotland for three years for my Ph.D.

I've been on the Edinburgh Evening news as a result of an evening class I took.

I've published one academic article and there's more on the way.

I got the second prize in Beginner's Latin dance this year in Dancesport Scotland held in Falkirk.

I've traveled alone in Europe for half a month on my own.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach:
1. Chinese language & culture
2. Chinese cooking
3. China's relations with Europe although there are times I don't feel talking about my work. If you ask good questions though I could say something hopefully meaningful!
4. make-up (smoky eyes) and Asian style makeup

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can share my knowledge about travelling in Edinburgh.
Chinese cooking
make-up skills.
my understanding about cultural clashes between China and Europe.
my knowledge and understanding about philosophy, humanity and international relations.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

China, Denmark, United Kingdom