Hi everyone! I am a medical student currently studying to become a psychiatrist/family medicine doctor in the U.S. I was a first generation immigrant that moved from Hong Kong to the U.S. at the age of 12. I am blessed to have the opportunity to live in the U.S. and to truly embrace and learn from the diverse cultures here.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I am on couchsurfing to meet people from all corners of the world. I enjoy learning others' perspectives and broadening my horizons.

Interests

learning languages in my free time. I also love to draw and paint. I love conversations about international affairs, public health and human rights.

• culture
• salsa dancing
• education
• human rights
• cooking
• reading
• traveling
• painting
• drawing
• karaoke
• world music
• anthropology
• teaching
• languages
• volunteering
• public health
• art films

Music, Movies, and Books

My music tastes vary a lot, but at the moment: GEM (Cantonese/Mandarin singer), Laura Pausini (Italian), Penn Masala (English/Hindi), classical, India Martinez (Spanish), EDM, Carlos Baute (Latin Pop).

My top favorite movies: 1) Samsara (best movie ever!), 2)Eternal Sunshine of Spotless Mind, 3) Happy, 4) Amelie, 5) Farewell My Concubine, 6) Blue is the Warmest Color

Books: El Narco, Black Mecca - the African Americans in Harlem, Persepolis, Botany of Desire

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I taught health education classes in Spanish (my 5th language that I am trying to improve my fluency), learned advanced biology classes in French in Paris, taught English to immigrants and refugees in my city (Philadelphia).

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach how to draw, paint and cook international dishes. I can also teach French, Cantonese, Mandarin and English.
I want to learn to salsa.
I can share my basic limited knowledge in medicine (just finished my first year of medical school now)

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can share with hosts my insights from living and traveling in many countries and interacting with people of different ethnic backgrounds. I am always interested in exchanging insights on art, health care systems and perceptions of health in a multicultural context.

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, Canada, China, Colombia, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Hungary, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, Panama, Peru, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Taiwan, Thailand, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

China, France, Hong Kong, Panama, Peru, Taiwan, United States