CURRENT MISSION

Experiencing the globe, one traveler at a time.

ABOUT ME

I'm a foreign facilitator at a key Chinese university in Xi’an, Shaanxi province who coaches students in a direct entry program (2+2) with a partner university in Northern Ireland. I've been in global education for more than 14 years and one of my main objectives is to bridge the gap between China and the US in higher education. I specialize in SE Asian countries and have also coached Filipinos, Japanese, Cambodians, Vietnamese, Malaysians, Burmese, Laotians, Thais, Nepalese, Indians, Sri Lankans, Sudanese, Malis, Egyptians, Botswanans, and more. I enjoy photography, art, and travel as my best hobbies. I simply love meeting new people and sharing experiences. You may learn more about me via social media (IG, FB, TikTok): learnwith_jon

Currently, I’m in my home country (Arizona) waiting on my Chinese work visa.

PHILOSOPHY

Treat others as you'd like to be treated.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I'm seeking participation as both a couchsurfer and host.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Only relative couchsurfing experiences so far!

Interests

Photography, art, travel, meeting people and sharing experiences.

• photography
• education
• instructor
• traveling
• socializing
• teaching

Music, Movies, and Books

Various from fiction to academic and drama to action.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Visited the Great Wall with it nearly empty. A spiritual experience.

Teach, Learn, Share

Various life experiences here.

Countries I’ve Visited

Cambodia, Canada, China, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Italy, Malaysia, Mexico, Myanmar, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Singapore, Spain, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

China, Mexico, Philippines, Thailand, United States