An occasional stroller// im new here ;)
Hi this is Yiran from Beijing! I am currently a college student studying cognitive science. I love everything about the mind and body. I have travelled to a lot of places but many of which were with my parents or friends. I was inspired by people around me who have been doing solo trips, and so here I am- a novice solo-tripper who is a bit anxious about the unfolding of this brand new journey. I am still figuring out what to do with my life, and I am taking a gap year right now to take things slowly. Hopefully I will become more enlightened ;D

Some questions that intrigue me (non-exhaustive): do I really like traveling? how can we leverage computational models to better understand decision making and reasoning? How to make the perfect overnight oats?

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

They say institutions are bubbles, and I found myself being trapped by that preordained social circle in those bubbles. I want to branch out, and I want to meet more people- though it may seem a bit daunting at first ;(

Interests

• writing
• thrifting
• foodie
• hiphop dancing

Music, Movies, and Books

all too well (10min ver); Brain&Heart; One Sings, the other doesn’t; Paprika; To the lighthouse

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

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Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach you a new dance & a convenient way to cook tofu! I wish to learn a new dish!

What I Can Share with Hosts

My yet-to-be-finished college experience, my upbringing in Beijing; what I read and think about; and maybe my research projects (?); my language study experience in Japan; and bars & restaurants recs of places I have been to

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Austria, Canada, Czech Republic, Germany, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

China, United States