A little about me...

I was born in South Korea and moved to the US when I was 8 years old. I have resided within Southern California since then, and am now residing in the city of Los Angeles. I just recently graduated from UCLA with a bachelor of science degree in the field of Psychobiology.

I'm a genuinely caring person who wishes to share perspectives with you. My goal in life is to be truly happy, beyond the surface level. You could say that I'm on a search for happiness- as cliche as that sounds. I believe that the greatest teacher in life is experience, and that is what I'm setting out to gain.

I would love to meet and learn your way of life and your happiness and share with you mine in return. I am very sincere, genuine, and honestly interested in learning your way of life. I hope I can meet and share an unforgettable experience together.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

After much research about backpacking, I have come to a conclusion that in order to truly get the most out of the experience and immerse myself in both the place and culture, Couchsurfing is the way to go. I really believe that to get the experience that I wish to gain from my travels, there is no better option than Couchsurfing.

Interests

I love to have genuine conversations! I love to eat- please do recommend me your favorites, I can't wait to try them! I also love to read books, watch movies, and spend time outdoors- I actually just returned from a week long camping trip as I write this! Oh, and being a recent college graduate, I also know how to have some fun, when its appropriate of course. But overall, I'm a very outgoing person and have many interests and am open to trying new things.

• arts
• culture
• books
• cooking
• instructor
• movies
• outdoor activities
• backpacking
• camping
• teaching
• law
• science
• volunteering

Music, Movies, and Books

I like to listen to a lot of different music. Preferably, I enjoy listening to rock or acoustic music but I also very much enjoy R&B, rap, classical, and electronic music! Some artists I've been into lately are: Ed Sheeran, Jason Miraz, John Legend, The Killers, Eminem, Joe Hisaishi, Yiruma, Zedd, and others.

Movies! One of my biggest hobbies is watching movies! I love all genres of movies, except scary movies- I don't really understand the cinematic thrill of watching them. Some of my recent favorites include: The Grand Budapest Hotel, Big Hero 6, What we do in the Shadows, Interstellar, The Imitation Game, The Theory of Everything, Bridesmaids, North by Northwest!

I also enjoy the leisure of reading books when I have the time. Recently I've been into reading books about travels, the current read being a book titled, Vagabonding.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

One amazing thing I've done is volunteer as a summer camp counselor for a non-profit organization serving over 300 students from low- income families, aged 10-18, of the greater Los Angeles area for multiple years. The children that I have met have changed my life forever, and I like to believe that I have touched theirs as well.

Teach, Learn, Share

I would love to learn your perspectives, way of life, and about what makes you happy, and how you enjoy life. In return, I'd love to share with you mine, and share an experience together that may hopefully result in great memories and bonds.

What I Can Share with Hosts

To my beloved hosts, I could share with you how to cook a few of my favorite dishes, The martial art of Tae kwon do (I have a 2nd degree black belt and am certified to be an instructor!), Korean- if you are interested!

Beyond the skills, I would love to share conversations and experiences with you.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Japan, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, South Korea, Taiwan, Turkey, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

South Korea, United States