Hi there! I'm Xin, a graduate student @ Georgia Tech. I majored in psychology @ UW-Madison, where I worked on research projects around digital mental health interventions.

Beyond academics, I enjoy cooking, hiking, exploring antique stores, learning about different cultures, thinking about ways to be involved with civic engagement to help undeserved communities.

I'm easy-going and super chill. I love talking with people from various backgrounds to learn about their unique viewpoints of the world :)

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I believe the most enriching way to travel is to immerse yourself in the local culture and experience destinations through the eyes of residents. Instead of just hitting the major tourist attractions, I want to live like a local – eating their food, hanging out where they gather, and discovering the off-the-beaten-path spots that make each place unique.

One of my goals when traveling is to gain fresh perspectives by connecting with people from diverse backgrounds and walks of life. Hearing their stories and learning about how they view the world allows me to expand my own horizons.

Interests

• culture
• lgbt rights
• mexican food
• farmers' market
• running
• meditation
• thrifting
• piano
• hiking
• backpacking
• tennis
• psychology
• volunteering
• adventure
• tea
• sustainability
• biking
• learning new things
• queer
• foodie
• antiques
• ethnic food
• discovering new places
• user experience
• environmental protection
• cooking and eating
• pickleball
• hotpot
• hiking in the mountains

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Alternative/Indie like Lana Del Ray, Pop such as Taylor Swift and Chappell Roan; British pop such as Oasis; and Country music such as Kelsea Ballerini

Books: Anything about social science, behavioral economics, cognitive science (e.g., Thinking Fast and Slow)

Movies: The Truman Show; The Fault in Our Stars; Red, White Royal Blue, the Normal Heart, Green Book

TV shows: Walking Dead, Queer as Folk, Fellow Travelers

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Hiking at the Maroon Bell, Colorado

Hiking a day at a mountain in Shangri-La City

Talked with community leaders impacted by pollution on a sustainable environmental project

Watched Northern Lights in Madison, WI

Enhanced a dating/friendship app with safety-oriented features to help users make smarter choices

What I Can Share with Hosts

Knowledge of Chinese and my ethnic minority culture

Would love to help around the house and cook something

I'm respectful, empathetic, open-minded, and easy-going.

Recommendations of things to do in Atlanta or my hometown :)

Countries I’ve Visited

United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

China, United States