Hello! I'm a recent college graduate from America and I love traveling to new places and exploring new cultural backgrounds. I was born in South Korea and moved to New York when I was four years old. I love traveling and experiencing new cultures and cuisines! Right now, I live in the financial district in Manhattan!

Having grown up with a large family of seven, I never really got to travel much because it was difficult to get my full family on trips with our different schedules. Instead, we went on outdoor trips (camping, fishing, hiking). Now that I'm a bit older, I have more flexibility to travel! My favorite part of traveling is meeting and having conversations with locals and other travelers. It's honestly awesome to see more of the world and how others live.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To meet people with differing backgrounds and to share stories!

Interests

I play volleyball and rowed for the Oxford University team.

I'm also a Google local guide level 8 and enjoy visiting new restaurants and scenic areas -- always open to be spontaneous!!

• hiking
• volleyball
• computer science
• economics
• road trips
• finance
• chipotle
• stocks
• burritos

Music, Movies, and Books

The Bible - I can tell you many cool stories (I've finished the New Testament so far).

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I booked a solo trip to Puerto Rico for over a month while interning remotely a couple summers ago!

Teach, Learn, Share

I can share about my Korean American identity and my experience growing up in the states. I'm hoping to broaden my view by learning about others through conversations together.

I can teach you how to tie your shoe laces very quickly.

I can help you learn Korean (I taught my friend how to read korean in 2 days!).

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can share stories with you, particularly bedtime stories if you'd like. My friends really love my bedtime stories, but I can tell them to you over coffee or a meal.

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Cyprus, England, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Norway, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Scotland, South Korea, Spain, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States, Viet Nam, Wales

Countries I’ve Lived In

South Korea, United Kingdom, United States