I've recently graduated from University in Auckland, New Zealand and after an intense science degree I've decided I wanted to take 2018 as my gap year. To date, I couldn't be happier.

I was living in Shanghai, China for the first half of the year doing an internship. The second half of the year holds volunteering and travel in USA and Mexico, which I'm looking very forward to.

I love to meet new people, especially from around the world, and to hear about all the different cultures and experiences people have.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I am planning to be around the West coast and Central USA for a few months and would love to meet and stay with people from these places. Although I'm a bit tentative, I am hoping this will be a great, new way of forming connections with different people.

I hope to meet people that I would never have thought of crossing paths with!

Interests

• culture
• concerts
• music festivals
• cooking
• baking
• running
• walking
• shopping
• music
• food
• people
• film
• different cultures
• exploring
• exploring new places
• brunch
• rooftops
• art galleries

Music, Movies, and Books

My favourite music artists: Glass Animals, Anderson. Paak, The Internet, KAYTRANADA, Flume, Goldlink, Sampha, Broods, Banks, Khalid

My favourite movies: Mamma Mia, The Blind Side, Captain Fantastic, Dunkirk, The Imitation Game

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I wrote a thesis last year on Huntington's Disease!

What I Can Share with Hosts

Great Kiwi banter and slang, things about New Zealand, a bit of Mandarin, food, my company, and my friendship!

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, China, Japan, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

China, New Zealand