Hi there! I am CHEN Jiaxu (in Chinese “xu” pronounces like “shyoo” in English, call me Jerry if you cannot pronounce it). I am Chinese, and I am studying in Hong Kong. I am an undergraduate studying statistics and risk management (in my university this major is similar to financial mathematics).

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I believe that the best way to explore a city is to chat with local people. They will share their lives so that I can learn how a city changes in years. Also, they can give some travel advice to make my experience local. I love exchanging cultures and fun facts in different cultures.

Interests

I am a passionate backpacker. I have never stopped my pace to explore this enormous and fascinating world. So far, I have travelled to more than 20 countries or regions on 4 continents. My favourite travel destinations are Samarkand, Uzbekistan and Zlatibor, Serbia.
I am really into progressive rock music. My favourites are Pink Floyd and their albums The Dark Side of the Moon and Meddle. Though old-fashioned, they are worth listening to due to the epic rhythms and impressive lyrics.
Moreover, I am a Chinese Weiqi (Go) player. I am an advanced amateur with the ranking of Amateur 3 Dan (业余3段). My favourite Weiqi player is GU Li (古力).
I am also a transportation fan. I am keen on trains and aircrafts.

• backpacking
• football
• airplanes
• pink floyd
• trains
• train travel
• aircraft
• weiqi

Music, Movies, and Books

I like progressive rock, especially Pink Floyd. I also listen to some music from Beatles and Queens.
For books, I read Chinese classics in my childhood, and I’m trying to read western classics after I enter the university (eg. Republic, Symposium, Decameron, and some contemporary literature).

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I have ever done volunteer jobs for OSCEWI (Ourlady Sickle Cell Education Warrior Initiative) in Uganda for 2 months. I met a lovely primary school and worked as a teacher there. The students were curious about the outside world, and I enjoyed living with them.

Teach, Learn, Share

Let’s discuss if we have common interests. I will tell you something about China, this mysterious eastern country, if you are interested.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I will share my past journey and anything about the life in China.

Countries I’ve Visited

Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, China, Denmark, Egypt, Estonia, Hong Kong, Hungary, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Laos, Latvia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Malaysia, Montenegro, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Rwanda, San Marino, Serbia, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Uganda, United Arab Emirates, United States, Uzbekistan, Vatican City State

Countries I’ve Lived In

China, Denmark, Hong Kong, Uganda