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I am currently
Travelling
Activities i am interested in:
Looking to stay in France to improve my French, meet new people, and join in with cooking, baking, music, sewing, carpentry/woodwork, and outdoor projects. Excited to learn and share new skills!
My next destination:
France - from Sep 2025 until Dec 2025 View all
Description
This summer, I graduated from the University of Edinburgh with a degree in Philosophy and Theology. I'm planning to apply for a master's degree in theology beginning September 2026, but during my time away from study, I'm excited to spend a few months working and living in France with generous and outgoing hosts!
I love to play the piano. Whilst I play all genres of music, some of my favourites include folk, soul, country, and blues. I also enjoy woodworking. Recently, I designed and made my own pine wood hat blocks and felt hats for the Venice Carnival which I will attend for the second time this February. In order to make the hats, I've been learning how to sew. Although I'm not very good at the moment, I hope to make my own clothes in the future. Lastly, I love to cook and bake. I've even invented some of my own recipes! I have a huge sweet tooth, so I will look for any excuse to bake and share desserts :)
I am a native English speaker, and I am proficient in French after studying it in school for 7 years. I would really love to become fully fluent. I also know the very basics of Italian, but I'd love to learn more.
I look forward to meeting you!
Cet été, je suis diplômé de l'Université d'Édimbourg. J'étudiais la philosophie et la théologie. J'aimerais postuler pour un diplôme en théologie débutant en septembre 2026, mais pendant mon temps libre, j'ai hâte de passer quelques mois à travailler et à vivre en France avec des hôtes généreux!
J'aime jouer au piano. Je joue beaucoup de genres, mais mes préférés sont le folk, la soul, la country et le blues. J'aime aussi les boiseries. Récemment, j'ai conçu et fabriqué des blocs de chapeaux en bois de pin et des chapeaux de feutre pour le carnaval de Venise auquel je participerai en février pour la deuxième fois. Pour fabriquer les chapeaux, j'apprenais à coudre. Même si je ne suis pas encore très doué, j'espère fabriquer mes propres vêtements à l'avenir. Finalement, j'adore cuisiner et faire des pâtisseries. J'ai même inventé quelques recettes! J'ai un grand faible pour les sucreries, donc je chercherai n'importe quelle excuse pour partager des desserts :)
Je suis courant en anglais, et je suis compétent en français après avoir l'étudié pendant 7 ans à l'école. J'adorais devenir complètement courant. Je connais les bases d'italien, mais j'aimerais apprendre plus.
J'ai hâte de vous rencontrer!
Interests
Events & social
Writing
Dancing
Camping
Charity work
Fashion or beauty
Pets
Movies & TV
Culture
Languages
Performing arts
Music
Gardening
Carpentry
Cooking & food
DIY & crafts
Books
Art & design
Animals
Outdoor activities
Nature
Team sports
Mountain
Hiking
Cycling
Beach
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Intermediate
Italian: BeginnerMore details about my language interests
I am a native English speaker with a B1-B2 proficiency level in French, however I'd like to become completely fluent in French. I also have a strong interest in Italian, and would love to learn more.
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Animal Care
Some knowledge of:
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Able to teach about:
Languages
DIY and building projects
Hospitality/Tourism
Helping around the house
General Maintenance
Helping with Computers/ Internet
More details about your skills
I have just graduated with an integrated master's degree in Philosophy and Theology from the University of Edinburgh, and I'm looking to apply for a postgraduate master's degree in theology starting next year. I love researching Catholicism in particular, and I find Christian iconography and symbolism fascinating.
I'm interested and experienced in woodworking, too. Recently, I designed and made two open crown pine wood hat blocks for me and my friend using upcycled wood planks from a local business in Edinburgh. We are both attending the Venice Carnival this February, so I decided to make our own felt hats and outfits by hand, which requires proficiency in millinery/hatting, sewing, and haberdashery.
I also enjoy cooking and baking. Everything tastes better homemade, and the same applies to desserts. In addition to some family recipes, I have invented my own dishes - my most successful being the 'carrot pie' (a variation on pumpkin pie).
Lastly, I am very well educated in English. I'm willing and capable of teaching the language, including grammar, literature and vocabulary. I have a B1-B2 level of proficiency in French, my biggest weaknesses being flow and vocabulary.
Age
22
Some more information
Smoker
Driver's licence
Allergies
Special dietary requirements
No pork
