Hello!
My name is Shiang and I'm from Taiwan. I am 22 years old and major in nutrition and health science at Taipei Medical University.

I am a friendly, easy-going person. I sometimes listen more than speak up, and consider myself a good listener. I love to learn and try new things, meet people and listen to different stories. I would like to feel challenged and stretched, and also learn and enjoy everything in life.

I really enjoy cooking, baking, sewing, playing the piano, taking photos, making soap and other DIY projects. I am also interested in the field of food, healthy diet, and eco-friendly agriculture. Besides, I love children, animals very much.

After many years of studying and under high academic pressure, I would like to see more from the world, meet new people, step out of my comfort zone and improve my English skills. Therefore, I participated in an international workcamp and the working exchange when I was 19. It was an amazing experience.

After the experience of my first traveling, I was inspired so much. So, I decided to go on another adventure and traveled in Europe on my own again last summer.

I am hoping to experience, meet people, and learn everything. I always tell myself to take any opportunity, challenge, and living a life without limits, don't be afraid to try something new.

I appreciate every people and everything around me. We have so many things to thank for in daily life. I would like to thank you for reading my profile.

I am looking forward to meeting you:-)

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I love to meet people and to learn about different cultures. I would like to make friends around the world and experience the depth of the culture. I don't want to visit a new place only doing tourist things.

I think there are not a lot of people who know about Taiwan, so I want to share things about Taiwan with more people.

Interests

• dogs
• cooking
• desserts
• baking
• yoga
• music
• agriculture
• food
• biking
• kindness
• healthy food
• sharing
• children
• nutrition
• healthy lifestyle
• playing piano
• positive thinking

Music, Movies, and Books

I love many kinds of music - Classical music, Pop music, Crossover music, Musicals, etc.

Movies - Forrest Gump, About Time, Ratatouille, etc.

Books - The Last Lecture, etc.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Do medical and educational volunteering work for children and the elderly in remote areas in Taiwan.

Prepared every meal for 50 people for a week.

Cooked 120 dishes in 3 days for taking the recipe book photo.

Worked in the Alps, slept in the tent, went hiking in the desolate mountains alone.

Taking part in work exchanges and traveled in Europe on my own with a limited budget for 4 months in total.

Traveled in Europe for two months without a SIM card with internet.

Teach, Learn, Share

Culture, food, language and a lot of things :)

What I Can Share with Hosts

Food (Chinese food or other types of food)
Teaching Chinese (Reading, Speaking, Writing)
the culture and other things about Taiwan
My experience about traveling and life

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, Poland, Turkey, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

Taiwan