Hi, this is Matthew. I'm a university student and currently taking a year off, traveling and meeting awesome people. As I just realized I was not living for what I like, desire, and cherish, I decided to go out of the campus to travel around the world, to explore different culture, and experience different lifestyle.I've tried to figure out what I really want, what I am really interested in, and what kind of life I want to live.

I am probably not that kind of typical Chinese college students. I spent so much time doing crazy things. Insane thoughts alway come across my mind. And when I have this idea, I will try really hard to make it happen.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Most people on CS are just amazing. It is always great to talk to them, to hang out with, and to share stories.

Interests

• culture
• photography
• language exchange
• travel
• video editing
• gap year

Music, Movies, and Books

Westlife!!!
Maybe not many people of 90s love these 4 old men. But for me, their songs are always with me when I am down and in need.

Comedies.

I've been reading books of LONG YT, a writer from Taiwan. Her words really let you think a lot, about life, about family, and about the meaning of doing something.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Representing South Sudan in the National MUN, New York.
It was really a life-changing experience. I got to understand more about SS and other African countries and how the international cooperations work. The world is binding together and we, the new generation, should take the responsibilities to become global citizens and make a better world.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I am from Chengdu, a city of a long history, and I am quite fascinated about Chinese culture. I love Chinese poems and I practice Chinese traditional Taichi. So I would love to share Chinese literature, all the up-to-date Chinese expressions, and teach you how to practice Taichi. And of course, would always love to give suggestions about traveling in a certain place.

Countries I’ve Visited

China, Denmark, Germany, Hong Kong, Luxembourg, Macao, Pakistan, Qatar, South Korea, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

China, Germany, Pakistan