Hello, my name is Augustin. I am 23 years old, and I've completed a Bachelor's degree in Political Science and International Law at the University of Montreal. During my studies, I also worked as a server in a fine-dining restaurant in Montreal for over a year.

This experience allowed me to spend a year in Paris, exploring the world of haute cuisine at a Michelin-starred restaurant committed to sustainable resource use.

Now that this chapter of my life is over, I want to travel to broaden my understanding of the world and potentially discover new interests. That’s why I decided to pursue studies in Art and Cultural Sociology in Rotterdam.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I created my Couchsurfing account during a money-free hitchhiking tour across France in August 2022.

I decided to use it again to help me find accommodation during my hike from Paris to Mont-Saint-Michel in 20 days, where I was making a short film about my great-aunt.

Nowadays, I use Couchsurfing to be able to come to Rotterdam despite the housing crisis, at least at the beginning, in order to find my own place, meet people, and have a welcoming place to stay that allows me to start my studies without spending all my savings on overpriced hostels.

More generally, I use Couchsurfing to travel, discover the world, and immerse myself in environments I wouldn’t usually encounter.

Interests

J'aime voyager pour découvrir le monde qui m'entoure et fréquenter des environnements auxquels je ne serais pas confronter le reste du temps. Ces rencontres me permettent à chaque fois de partager des moments de vie marquant.

• football
• lire
• gastronomie
• la cuisine
• la lecture
• la photographie
• vegatarian food
• le cinéma
• l'art
• la musique
• la nourriture
• le sport
• rencontrer de nouvelles personnes
• découvrir le monde
• j'aime voyager
• boarding games

Music, Movies, and Books

My favorite movie is Varda by Agnès by Agnès Varda, a French filmmaker from the Nouvelle Vague movement.

My favorite book is either Baise-moi or Vernon Subutex, both by Virginie Despentes.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I lived in Canada for three years and hitchhiked across several provinces.

I also hiked across Iceland.

I completed a money-free hitchhiking tour of France.

I made a 20-minute short film about my aunt, which I submitted to the Family Film Festival.

I worked for a year in a fine-dining restaurant without any formal training.

I completed an 80 km ultra-trail with my brother and father.

I spent a month in Portugal to get an introduction to permaculture.

Teach, Learn, Share

I would be happy to share my life experiences with anyone who wants to hear them and learn more. I am very curious, so I would also be delighted to hear about your experiences and stories.

I am happy to help with household chores. I enjoy cooking and consider myself fairly skilled at it. I especially like making people happy by preparing meals they enjoy.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I enjoy cooking, so I would be happy to prepare some tasty dishes for you. More generally, I am always glad to help in any way I can.

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, England, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Italy, Malta, Morocco, Netherlands, Spain, Turkey, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Canada, France