Hi there, this is Vivian (Summer). I am learning German and exploring Europe right now.

My MBTI is ENFP. I’m outgoing, friendly and respectful. I am interested in many fields, such as literature, art, culture, nature, astronomy… und recently focus on the peace of mind.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

• The main reason is to find the cheaper method to support my travel
• Additionly to experiense the local cultrue deeply (I am not satisfied just being a visitor, I hope I can know more about the local)
• Also to meet different, friendly, interesting people and make friends

Couchsurfing, to me, is more than a way to travel—it is my vessel for interacting with the world, an ongoing adventure that enriches life itself.

Interests

• photography
• cooking
• anime
• reading
• traveling
• painting
• opera
• hiking
• surfing
• skiing
• movie
• jogging
• climbing
• language learning
• postcarding

Music, Movies, and Books

• MUSIC
Ich gehör nur mir(from from the musical Elisabeth), A Perfect Day, Evrytime, A thousand years, 空山新雨后, 银河与星斗, First Love,りせット...

• MOVIE
La tête en friche, La vita è bella, Children of Heaven, Witness for the Prosecution, となりのトトロ, 千と千寻の神隠し...

• BOOK
Tao Te Ching, The Power of Now, Gone with the Wind, Crime and Punishment, The Brothers Karamazov, 青铜葵花, 美学散步, ツバキ文具店, ゆきぐに...

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

During my junior year, I felt a strong urge to see the world. After clarifying what I wanted, I searched purposefully and found a summer work-and-travel program in the U.S. I signed up almost without hesitation that same afternoon.

Once I passed the interview, the real pressure began: final exams were right around the corner, I had to handle all the red tape for leaving campus early, and I was constantly emailing my American employer to finalize pre-departure arrangements. To make things harder, I was also going through a sudden breakup. All the stress built up until one night when I finally broke down in tears.

The challenge continued the day I landed at San Francisco International Airport. While using an ATM to get cash to pay for my checked bag, the airline misplaced my suitcase — and my next flight was leaving in less than three hours. Instead of panicking, I stayed calm. I clearly explained the situation to the staff, asked them to locate it as soon as possible, and left my contact details and address, requesting that the bag be shipped to me if it wasn’t found before my departure. Unfortunately, it never turned up.

Looking back, that was the first time I had ever left my country completely on my own. From actively searching for the opportunity and making quick decisions, to handling every challenge along the way — managing academic and bureaucratic stress, navigating emotional lows, and staying composed in a real-time crisis — each step revealed a level of courage and problem-solving ability I hadn’t known I had. This wasn’t just a trip abroad; it was an intense masterclass in resilience, adaptability, and learning to trust myself when things went wrong. And honestly? I think I handled it all remarkably well!

What I Can Share with Hosts

• Sharing Chinese food und Chinese culture (I love cooking and my bachelor major is Chinese Language and Literature - focus on teaching)
• Teaching Chinese (Mandarin)
• Taking photos for you to record your life (Photography is my hobby and I have a camera, too)
• Tips and help of traveling in China as well working in China (I worked in HR position in China)
• Taking care of your children or pets
• Keeping your place clean
• Companying with you when you need. We can go out to hike, sketch…
…
All in all, I will try my best to help you back! Thank you so much for hosting!

Countries I’ve Visited

United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Germany, United States