I grew up in the suburbs of Los Angeles (where Asian people and great food dominate). I attended UCLA for undergrad and studied Human Biology and Society and Public Affairs. Music has always been a big part of my life (I grew up singing and playing piano, violin, and alto sax), so I love listening to and sharing new music. I enjoy making new friends, trying new foods, drinking good beer, and learning about other cultures.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I've always wanted to travel the world, but haven't really been able to until recently. I found out about Couchsurfing a couple years ago from a friend I made who was visiting the US, and I decided now is a good time to give it a try! When I travel, I like to interact with locals to get a better sense of the place I'm visiting. I'm hoping that Couchsurfing will be a great opportunity to exchange cultures and form lasting friendships.

Interests

• singing
• cooking
• biking
• craft beer
• bioethics

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: I love anything from folk to pop to rock to rap to EDM to classical to jazz. Feel free to ask about specifics.

Books: Anything that draws me in and makes me think

Movies: The Harry Potter Series, LOTR, anything Pixar or Miyazaki, The Big Short, Fargo, La La Land, The Devil Wears Prada, Amélie, Midnight in Paris, Moonrise Kingdom

TV series: Chef's Table, Game of Thrones, Great British Bake Off, Avatar, Peaky Blinders, The Man in the High Castle

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Drove from Los Angeles to Ohio (not really amazing, but I'll use it until I think of something better haha)

Teach, Learn, Share

Teach: English or Mandarin Chinese; music basics
Learn: French, Spanish, or German; whatever you want to teach
Share: I'll trade my experiences and cultural insights into America or Taiwan for yours!

What I Can Share with Hosts

Good laughs and hopefully good memories

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Mexico, Switzerland, Taiwan, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States