Hello. I am Soyeon Shin that is named by my father, meaning live brightly.
I am an exchange student at Niagara University (NY).
I am someone who is really eager to change and be better.
My major is philosophy and psychology. I love both.
Studying philosophy makes me open the question and think a diverse aspects.
Studying psychology allows me to know about myself and others.
I love looking at baby pictures. When I need a daily dose of cuteness, I go on Instagram and look at the baby pictures, and they makes me so happy.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I want to know more about other people.
I always want to know what would be the biggest life lesson that they've learned.
Mine is to try to learn something from everyone.
It works. I can find something to learn even if it is a really small thing.
I am still work in progress, and in that progress, I want to meet diverse people and to listen to their life.
My final goal is to write a book about 'traveling with question.'

Interests

• photography
• exercise
• meditation
• music
• hiking
• philosophy
• psychology
• dance
• biking
• talking
• spicy food
• spinning
• movies & books

Music, Movies, and Books

*My favorite music : I like all kinds of music.
I am listening now the song, "Handclap". I like the singer, 'Shawn Mendes'
Yesterday I enjoyed EDM music!
*My favorite movie : LALA LAND, The greatest showman
They includes many beautiful songs.
*My favorite book : How To Win Friends And Influence People-Dale Carnegie
When I was sophomore in high school, my teacher give me this book for gift.
This book is about how to get close with someone and learn from them.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Two years ago, I felt depressed and had low self-etseem. I started meditation to overcome and know myself. When doing meditation, I can focus on my breath, which help me concentrate on my inner mind. I think that to know myself and just be myself is the first thing to understand others . After meditation, I know how worty I am, how precious I am as a human being. I am just valuable and important. Like that, someone is also just precious and beautiful. Now I love myself and others.

Teach, Learn, Share

We can share the value and perspective each other.
About life and opinion !
Also I can teach Korean, If you want to learn.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can share with hosts about opinion and life.
And I can explain Korea with cards and pictures.
If host want, I want to bring spicy korean food.

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, England, France, Guam, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Switzerland, Thailand, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

South Korea, United States