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Overview

  • 3 references 3 Confirmed & Positive
  • Fluent in Chinese (Simplified), English; learning German, Spanish, Yue (Cantonese)
  • 26, Female
  • Member since 2016
  • No occupation listed
  • New York University
  • From Xiamen, Fujian, China
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About Me

Born and raised in an island city in China, I'm now a community organizer & educator in NYC. I love and want to make theater, films and music. In my 20s and 30s I would like to explore ways to redefine and improve public education, democratic organizing and mental health by working with narratives, researches and policies.

I have worked as a music agent, a project manager and a hostel manager before. Aspiring to write stories, make movies and music, and be a life-long learner and traveler, I always make dues with the anxiety of not doing enough towards my goals and interests through reading and wandering around New York City.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Because I think it would be fun to meet locals and I don't have much money to pay for hotels. And I'd like to meet local people who are kind enough to be willing to share their space.

Interests

  • photography
  • anthropology
  • psychology
  • social work
  • sociology
  • activism
  • movies & books

Music, Movies, and Books

Films: the Florida Project, America Beauty, Winter Light, Yi Yi etc

Books: I have a mini community library at my apartment! I love books of all kinds, especially those that feature culture, experience and history of ordinary people.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I had taken care of dozens of dogs and cats!!

Teach, Learn, Share

languages, cooking and arts

What I Can Share with Hosts

stories, time, languages, cooking and arts

Countries I’ve Visited

France, Germany, Hong Kong, Netherlands, Singapore, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates

Countries I’ve Lived In

China, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates, United States

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