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Overview

  • 40 references 34 Confirmed & Positive
  • Fluent in Chinese, English; learning French, German, Spanish
  • 33, Male
  • Member since 2012
  • No occupation listed
  • Master, Math
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About Me

Update 2023:
Due to the conditions in my new apartment, I cannot host people overnight, but I am happy to meet up new people if you come to Zurich. I am typically free in the evenings.

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[For potential guests]:
- I try to answer requests within 24 hours. If you don't hear from me after one day, pls take it as a no and keep looking:)
- I might decline requests without replying an message when I am busy, please take it in a kind way.
- On weekdays I host spontaneously and reply to last-minute requests
- For weekends, requests one or two weeks ahead are preferred
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CURRENT MISSION

to know the world

ABOUT ME

I came to Lausanne, the French speaking part of Switzerland, as a student in 2011. That marks the start of my experience of interacting with people from different background and culture. Somehow I became an "open-minded" person, maybe because I am always curious about new things, or maybe I simply don't have a very strong opinion against anything.

Over time, I've traveled a little bit in Europe, by plane, by train, by bus, by carpooling, by hitchiking, by walking. I've worked on some farms and stayed with some local families through HelpX and WWOOF. Most of the "cool" things initiated by the good will of "saving money" actually have led to quite unique and interesting experience.

Currently I am living in Zurich and working in Zug (another Kanton nearby). For people with prejudice on the financial industry, my job is unfortunately about "making money" (damn capitalism :)). But it can be fun as well:)

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I host because I like to meet interesting people. I would appreciate it if you send me a personalized couch request.

PHILOSOPHY

"Three passions, simple but overwhelmingly strong, have governed my life: the longing for love, the search for knowledge, and unbearable pity for the suffering of mankind."

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

Introduced by a friend.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Couchsurfed in Marseille in Feb. 2012.

Currently hosting people from worldwide in my flat in the city of Zurich.

Interests

sports of any kind: soccer, skiing, kayaking; boogie woogie, lindy hop

Topics I am very interested in learning:
Education, Poverty, Industrial and Organizational Psycology, Philanthropy, Fundraising.
I would be very interested to meet you if you have expertise or interest in these area!

  • swing dancing
  • philanthropy
  • minimalism
  • survival
  • kayaking
  • skiing
  • soccer
  • psychology
  • lindy hop
  • boogie-woogie

Music, Movies, and Books

Traditional Jazz; Swing; Rythm and Blues, Rock and Roll, Boogie Woogie

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

extreme survival training on an island in Croatia!
dancing in the world's biggest swing festival in Sweden 7 days non stop!
on the way to be a ski instructor!

Teach, Learn, Share

Everybody has its own life experience and sees the world differently. I'd like to share my unique experience and view with you. I also hope you bring something new to me.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Italy, Japan, Lithuania, Malaysia, Netherlands, Poland, Serbia, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Thailand, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

China, Switzerland

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