SORRY！I just move to a new house in Woodside, Queens, I can't host people, but would love to hang out.

My instagram：joyin2016

CURRENT MISSION

I want to seek more possibility for my life via knowing more interesting people.

Recently because I received many couch requests, I decided to ask for "donation" for "Joy's Travel Fund". Basically you need to donate 10 dollars per night (more are welcomed! LOOOL) for your stay in my place. And every donor can leave their message on the "message board" I just made. I want to use this Fund for future traveling!

And THANK YOU! MY DONORS! Because of all your support and help, I will travel to New Orleans from Feb. 17 to Feb. 20. And now I am planning a new Europe Trip in this July! I am updating my life in NY and will update my future journey in my instagram : JOYIN2015.

For a lot of CSers who only read the first page, my home is in Queens, 35 minutes to midtown. I received many requests in holiday season, sorry if I did not reply, because my place will not be available before January 7, 2015 for new CSers.

ABOUT ME

Open-minded, willing to be challenged by new knowledge and new perspectives,seeking different possibilities of life and always want to have a free soul.

I am an "Artistic Youth", which doesn't mean that I amm good at instruments or painting, but I do enjoy music, drama, and exhibitions--that is the reason why I move to NYC!!!! Used to dream to be actress. Good at singing and dancing.I was an active member in school musical club.

Before I came to U.S., I never think that one day I will be good at cooking and enjoy holding cooking party! I can cook really good Chinese food (This is not a self-brag!LOOOL)

The life in U.S. changed me a lot. I start to have a more enjoyable attitude to my life. I learn to enjoy every decision I made.I don't know where my fate will lead me to, but I am sure I will always be on the way.

PHILOSOPHY

life is long, so you have to take your time and explore yourself. Also life is short, don't waste you time in hesitation, just go and do it!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

Host and participate the local events.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Met with CS people in a open air picnic in Madrid. Wonderful experience to talk with people and know about their interesting stories.Also participated in CS parties in Geneva. Now I am hosting CSers.

Interests

classical music,musical, movie, dancing, cooking, talking(I am quite talkative when I meet new friends hahaha)

• culture
• writing
• singing
• theater
• dancing
• dining
• cooking
• chinese food
• picnic
• partying
• clubbing
• politics
• traveling
• painting
• music
• classical music
• international relations
• languages
• volunteering
• working visa

Music, Movies, and Books

I love the movies with good stories, and directors who can tell a good story like Luc Besson，Ho-Cheung Pang，Edward Yang，etc. Also I am a big fan of NHK documentary. I love the music made me happy and want to dance~Books about history and novels

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

1.I made the decision to study in international relations master program in U.S.In this whole year, I've been through culture shock, met different people from different countries, listen to their stories and make new friends. I witness the gradual changes happening to me.

2. As a chinese knowing nothing about american politics, I finished an internship in AEI.....

3. I celebrated my 20th birthday in Geneva with my first-met roommate Raj, who i knew from CS.

5. I had a bite for the biggest ice cream cake in Toronto with friends I knew from CS

6. Found out my talent in writing, haha

7. Frequent musical theater goer, I am collection playbill magazines！Saw 20+ musical and drama in 2013

8. I finally got a job I enjoy and the working visa,and stand still in New York.

Teach, Learn, Share

My undergraduate study is Teaching Chinese as a second language. I love learning languages and really enjoy research and study East Asia culture. I think I can give my "future students" some knowledge about East Asia. I love international relations. I am open to all the culture and knowledge from different countries!

What I Can Share with Hosts

New York site seeing tips,
If I have time, I can show you around the Central Park Zoo where I volunteer.
We can go have good food /watch broadway shows together.

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, France, Italy, Spain, Switzerland, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

China, United States

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