Hey! My name is Jaewon but my friends and family know me as Jamie. I was born in Seoul, South Korea but I grew up in New England. I am a third year University student in Connecticut, double majoring in Human Rights and Human Development and Family Studies. Currently, however, for the next 3-4 months I am studying abroad in the UK and my temporary home is situated in the center of London. In addition to taking courses, I am also interning for a NGO think-tank as a part of my abroad studies program.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I think that in order to really understand a city or a culture, you have to spend time with the people. I don't really care much for doing touristy things, but I do really enjoy good company (and good food). From my experience couchsurfing thus far, I have learned that it's the people who make a place really special. I have couchsurfed in Helsinki, Stockholm and Oslo; and each time, I left with a sense of really having had understood the culture. I never left those places feeling regretful that I didn't see a major attraction, instead, they were the silly conversations, reminiscences, trips to the local market or cafe that made each city totally unique and sentimental.

Interests

FOOD. I could spend hours reading recipe books. My philosophy on travel is that you experience a culture through your stomach. I like to spend my free time in markets or trying out new restaurants and local dives. I yelp everything.

I also sing a little and really enjoy the presence of musical people.

Running, working out, hiking, snowboarding, going to museums and galleries, cooking, singing, music in general!, attending academic lectures, human rights!

• culture
• books
• singing
• human rights
• dining
• cooking
• running
• working out
• reading
• traveling
• music
• hiking
• snowboarding

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I'm not sure if I've personally done anything amazing, but something that was really spectacular to see were the Northern Lights in Tromsø!

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach you how to cook, Korean food or in general, I can teach you other things about the Korean culture as well.

I love learning in general, so whatever you would be willing to teach or share with me, that would be really cool!

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, England, Estonia, Finland, Norway, Scotland, South Korea, Sweden, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

South Korea, United States