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Overview

  • 7 references 4 Confirmed & Positive
  • Fluent in Chinese (Simplified), English, French; learning Arabic
  • 39, Female
  • Member since 2010
  • MBA student, investment consultant
  • University of Notre Dame
  • From Wuhan, China
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About Me

CURRENT MISSION

explore new things and get to know more people interested in making this world a better place

ABOUT ME

Most people say that I am pretty, kind, smart, interesting, confident, cool, and independent. But you have to meet me to see if they are telling the truth or just flattering. :)

I worked as a simultaneous interpreter(En-Fr-Ch), and devoted much of my freetime to NGOs in China(PTE, Greening the Beige, JCI, Mensa etc.). I've traveled in Kenya, Israel, Italy, Austria, Swiss, France, Spain, UK, and Ireland before starting my MBA studies at Notre Dame(great year for its football team, I know!). I love reading, meeting new people, meditation, MMA, and as well as going to parks and museums.

I have extensive interests, such as languages, art, and culture. Some people say that I'm the most open-minded Chinese girl they've ever met. And I hope that I can inspire some like-minded people around me along my journey of life.

---la version francaise si tu le prefere:
La plupart de gens disent que je suis jolie, aimable, intelligente, interessante, ayant confiance en moi, et independante. Mais il faut que tu me rencontrer pour voir s'ils disent la verite ou tout simplement d'etre flatteur. :)

J'ai travaille en tant qu'interprete simultane (EN-FR-CH), j'ai consacre pas mal de temps libre a des ONG en Chine(PTE, Greening the Beige, JCI, Mensa, etc.). J'ai voyage au Kenya, Israel, Italie, Autriche, Suisse, France, Espagne, Royaume-Uni et l'Irlande avant de commencer mes etudes MBA au Univ. de Notre Dame maintenant(dit donc, une annee merveilleuse pour le football, je sais!). J'adore lire, rencontrer de nouvelles gens, meditation, MMA, et ainsi que aller aux parcs et aux musees.

J'ai de nombreux interets, telle que les langues, l'art et la culture. Plusieurs personnes disent que je suis la fille chinoise qui a la plus ouverte d'esprit qu'ils aient jamais rencontre. Et j'espere que je peux inspirer des gens aux vues similaires autour de moi dans la vie.

PHILOSOPHY

I'm Zen Buddhist who believes that greed, anger, and ignorance are obstacles to enlightenment. I strive to live a balanced live and treat everybody with due respect and empathy in all situations. But well, I'm not Buddha, and I still have a long long way to go.

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Je suis bouddhiste zen qui crois que l'avidite, colere et ignorance sont les obstacles a l'illumination. Je m'efforce de vivre en equilibre avec mes desirs et la nature, et de traiter tout le monde avec respect et empathie dans toutes les conditions. Mais bon, je ne suis pas le Bouddha, et j'ai encore un long chemin a parcourir.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I've lived and traveled all over China for more than 20 years before moving to Mauritania for work. And now I'm in the States for my MBA. I would be more than happy to share with you experience on living and traveling in China and Mauritania.

My biggest passions are culture- poetry, ancient architecture, art and handcrafts, history, philosophy, food, various opera style, etc. If you're interested, I can give long lectures on those subjects :P

- La version francaise:
J'ai vecu et voyage dans toute la Chine pendant plus de 20 ans. J'ai aussi vecu un an en Mauritanie. Je serais plus qu'heureux de partager avec vous l'experience de vivre et de voyager en Chine et en Mauritanie.

Mes plus grandes passions sont la culture, la poesie, l'architecture ancienne, l'art et l'artisanat, histoire, philosophie, de la nourriture, divers styles d'opera , etc. Si tu es interesse, je peux donner des longues discours sur ces sujets :P

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

First and only surfing experience was in BKK with Dorian, which was nice. Met quite a few CS members in Beijing. I'm pleased that everyone I met has a distinct character:)

Interests

Discovery of different cultures and personalities
Meditation and yoga
Horseback riding

  • arts
  • culture
  • poetry
  • architecture
  • dining
  • yoga
  • meditation
  • reading
  • traveling
  • opera
  • equestrian
  • surfing
  • soccer
  • history
  • languages
  • parks

Music, Movies, and Books

TOTORO, I'm not afraid, Legend of 1900, Fight Club, In Bruges, Grand Torino
Faust, Purple Cow, Predictable Irrational

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Every moment is a pearl in itself. Seize the moment and make some great momeries that will last forever!

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Chaque moment est une perle en soi. Saisir le moment et faire quelques beux momeries qui dureront pour toujours!

Teach, Learn, Share

languages, travel experience, Chinese perspective

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, France, Guinea, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Kenya, Netherlands, Spain, Thailand, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

China, Mauritania, United States

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