Hi! For starters my name, it's pronounced nay-ha. I'm a recent UCLA graduate and an artist. I write anything from prose to poetry and perform from time to time at spoken word events.

I love to travel and meet new people through traveling! I’m currently studying Mandarin at Shanghai Jiaotong University. Beyond studying I’m working my way through my “China Bucket List” through visiting various cities, hiking, and eating local dishes.

Some of my favorite ways to get to know someone is through food, culture, and language.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To meet more people and to find a place to stay while traveling.

Interests

hiking, listening to music, exploring cafes.

• writing
• traveling
• music
• hiking
• languages
• study abroad

Music, Movies, and Books

I love jazz, hip hop, and rap.
I'm a sucker for RomComs and Grey's Anatomy.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I lived in Shanghai, China for 6 months working in an art museum and learning Mandarin.

Teach, Learn, Share

I'm currently studying Chinese and I love talking about how easy it is to learn! I love sharing life through different languages and cultures and love to teach a little bit about the make up of the characters. I also love learning other folks' languages and culture and am always open to learning through food especially!

What I Can Share with Hosts

My energy and stories - I'm very energetic and yet laid back, and have to best and worst stories to share. I also like to share cooking recipes and wine tastes.

Countries I’ve Visited

Belize, China, Czech Republic, England, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Italy, Macedonia, Malaysia, Mexico, Portugal, San Marino, Singapore, Spain, Taiwan

Countries I’ve Lived In

China, United States