Jingyue Liu, usually go by Julie, currently studying and living in Netherlands, second master year here.
Chinese name is hard for English speaking person for sure, but it's pretty cool if you can remember mine. I love my culture and open to all the other cultures existing in every corner of the world.

Once lived in different countries, different continents in months for certain different reasons. I would say that I do enjoy most of them and cherish such unforgettable experiences.

There was a time I thought photography was not a good way to record beautiful memories. I did hold this feeling seriously while I was lying in the sands of Sahara desert and staring at all of fantastic stars ✨in the clear night sky. Now, each time I open my albums and find those adorable smiles, however, I changed my mind. I completely appreciate these pictures reminding me such people crossing my life, even just once. I know I would appreciate more years later.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Firstly, a best friend of mine recommended me to be here given the fact that he really had lots of amazing experiences from CS.

Then, there is another main reason for me. I wanna change my previous travel way, that is usually with friends to destinations one by one as planed. Most times nothing special happens.

I don't want to miss adventures in every lovely destination, every lane any more.

Interests

----Broadcasting, the most fabulous part of my college life.
I was a broadcaster of the broadcasting station & TV station of my Bachelor university in Beijing. Did internships as well, definite radio lover📻
----Music 🎶 is absolutely something I can not get rid of. Music plus rosy wine would be perfect for sure!
----Recently fall in love with Zumba and fitness.

• books
• singing
• dancing
• exercise
• movies
• traveling
• chilling
• broadcasting

Music, Movies, and Books

pop songs, prefer Lana Del Ray; Chinese folk music;
Classical literature& poetries, prefer works by Jane Austin;
Movies , "The Shawshank Redemption" is the best in my heart and "Holidays" is definitely my favourite.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

----Taught primary kids in Czech Republic about Chinese traditional culture. I will never forget every moment with all the kids and teachers in those schools and my lovely home stay families.
----Travelled to four European countries without my passport. It is truly ridiculous right? The xxx embassy gave me this rare chance by losing my passport during their visa process. Life is more novelty than novels indeed.
---- First time abroad living for months is in the mysterious Egypt for a meaningful volunteer job. Soooo proud of all the things I've done together with the biggest local charity to help local people, especially kids and women. It's also amazing that I met lots of friends from every corner of the world.

Teach, Learn, Share

----Always be open minded!
----I would like to listen to interesting people for inspirations.
----I expect to sharing whatever I enjoy or you like.

What I Can Share with Hosts

----Music
I can share with you the music I am addicted to, no matter English pop songs or Chinese folk music!
----Chinese/Asian Culture
Although I'm quite open to international items, I like traditional Chinese culture sooo much! I am even proud of it. Sharing it is something I have ever done in my previous volunteer experience. Before going to the graduate school in Milano for my Master degree, I taught the primary school students in Czech Republic about Chinese culture for one month. So... if you have the interest, I'm a good storyteller for you.
----Chinese food
I can also show you how to cook traditional and tasty Chinese food if you are interested. I like cooking healthy food and creating new recipes.
----Experiences
My own living and traveling experiences in my past 22 years' life even though possibly it's really poor compared with yours.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Maldives, Singapore, South Korea, Spain

Countries I’ve Lived In

China, Czech Republic, Egypt, France, Italy, Netherlands, Taiwan