I’m a recent graduate who’s been spending the past year working on research in child development, and on research in education. I’m very curious about a lot of different things, and so research and travel are two things that I really love :) I’ll be attending medical school in the fall, and so I am excited for that next chapter too!

I love to learn about the world and explore it!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I'm very new to the couch surfing scene; I just joined the site, and I plan to become an active member of what seems to be such a cool, wonderful, and supportive community of travellers. Currently, I don’t have a place to host right now but I hope to have a place in Toronto by this fall, and I plan to host there once I move in :)

In the mean time, I’m interested in meeting new people, and in learning new things while I travel. I’m interested in opening my mind and making lots of new friends around the world.

Interests

As a traveller, I love connecting with new people and learning about how others around the world live their daily lives. I really like to explore cuisine a lot as well, and I love to try new dishes, and learn how to cook new things and use new ingredients.

I also really love the nature and being in the outdoors!

And I sort of dabble a bit with a few hobbies. Lately, I've been interested in writing and photography, and I've carved out a little place on the internet for some of my photos (http://www.instagram.com/liuacx). I'm a beginner but I want to learn more :) I'm interested in learning about other people's hobbies and interests too, and in potentially picking up new ones along the way!

• writing
• poetry
• photography
• cooking
• reading
• traveling
• hiking
• sports
• nature
• football
• research

Music, Movies, and Books

I have quite a few favourite movies but I’ve been more interested in TV shows lately, so I thought I’d list a few of those. I really enjoy the following ones:
- Breaking Bad
- Friends
- Modern Family
- House of Cards
- Master of None
- 30 Rock
- Arrested Development
- The Office
- No Reservations/Parts Unknown (travel shows)
- Chef’s Table

Music:
- I’m always into a lot of older tunes, that my parents played for me as I are up: The Beatles, Simon & Garfunkel, Queen, Cat Stevens, Bread, etc… are all favourites of mine
- I loooove Chance the Rapper
- Arctic Monkeys
- Vampire Weekend
- Kanye West
- And I’ve been really into a lot of pop music lately :)

What I Can Share with Hosts

I will always try to bring a little souvenir from home (Canada) for my hosts.

Additionally, I would love to cook a meal with and/or for my hosts, because I think it’s the best thing that I can offer :) I’m not a professional chef or anything, but I really love to learn and read about food and cooking, and I’m learning to meander my way around a kitchen more each day.

And if there’s anything else that I can help with around the house during my stay, I’d be happy to lend a hand!

Countries I’ve Visited

Belize, Canada, Cuba, England, France, Germany, India, Peru, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Canada