*Note: I'm now in my exchange year in the US, so I recently can not host anyone until September next year. Thank you! :) * - Update September 2016

Hi! I'm Shih Jie Liao. My English name is Gabriella. I'm a 20-year-old university student from Taiwan.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

There is nothing better to experience a culture/ country than traveling in the way of locals. Through the eye of people who know the place well, I can experience a deeper travel.

Interests

I love listening to music and play musical instruments in my free time, and l love to dance and do some choreography with my friends.

• culture
• singing
• dancing
• reading
• traveling
• music
• guitar
• piano
• violin
• languages
• adventure travel
• clarinet

Music, Movies, and Books

•Music:

I love to listen to R&B and pop songs, and I also like to try different music genre. (In my childhood, my parents usually play some old songs and classical music. I gradually broadens the music taste in different music style, so that's why:))

-My favorite singers: Ariana Grande, Adele, Ed Sheeran, Shawn Mendes

-My favorite bands: The Script, Maroon 5, Coldplay, One Republic

•Movies:

I love watching TV series and movies (Musicals, Action, Sci-fi, Comedy, Romance)in my free time, and I wish I could be a part of the TV program production or film making group in my future.

-My favorite TV series: Grey's Anatomy, Sherlock, The Vampire Diaries

-My favorite movies: Begin Again, Me Before You, Fast and Furious, The Phantom of the Opera, and some Disney Movies

•Books:

I love to read some fantasy novels and detective fictions. Sometimes, I would like to read philosophical books. Besides, because of my major, English Literature, so I read some of Western epics, literature, or poems during my academic years.

-My favorite books: The Alchemist, The Little Prince

-My favorite writers: Agatha Christie, 張曉風

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I went to Inner Mongolia to do volunteering when I was in senior high. I taught children from 4th grade to 6th grade in an elementary school located in a remote village in Hohhot. It was the most impressive travel experience I've ever had.

Teach, Learn, Share

•Teach:

I learned different kinds of musical instruments since my childhood. I can play piano, violin, and clarinet. If you are interested in learning one of them, I'm willing to teach you all I've learned.

Mandarin Chinese and Taiwanese are my mother tongue. If you love learning new languages and know further about my country and culture, I would love to share with you.

•Learn:

I have been eager to learn how to play the guitar, so I would love to learn if you can teach me! ;)

I love learning languages. I'm learning English, Japanese, and Spanish. If you are good at any one of them, please have a chat and share your culture with me.

•Share:

I love to interact with people from different culture background all over the world, and also, I enjoy making friends and talking with people. By doing so, I not only sharpen my language ability but also expand my global perspective and knowledge. I believe that the best way to learn a culture/ country is through conversations with people. "When in Rome, do as the Romans do." So we can share our culture and stories with each other, and you can show me around your neighborhood or even country. It would definitely be fun!!! :D

What I Can Share with Hosts

- Languages: Mandarin Chinese, Taiwanese
-Chinese Culture
-Musical instruments: Piano, Violin, Clarinet
-My traveling experience and stories

Countries I’ve Visited

China, Malaysia, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Taiwan, United States