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Hey, I’m Thomas, a 22-year-old French Master’s student in architecture and urban planning, currently studying in Bordeaux at the Institut d’Urbanisme et d'Aménagement.
I’ve always been driven by a strong curiosity for places and the people who shape them. After spending a year abroad in Quebec (2024–2025), I’m now preparing for a 6-month exchange in Hanoi (August to January), where I’ll study at the National University of Architecture.
I’ve completed several Workaway experiences in Sweden, Romania, and the Gaspé Peninsula in Canada. Through these, I’ve learned to be reliable, hands-on, and fully involved in daily life. I’m comfortable with practical tasks like cleaning, organizing spaces, basic cooking, gardening, outdoor work, painting, or helping on small construction projects, and I’m always willing to learn new skills quickly.
Beyond my studies, I’m deeply engaged in creative practices. I study theater at the Bordeaux Conservatory (improvisation), play music (guitar, piano, harmonica), and write regularly. My first novel, “Tout ce qui brûle finit par s’éteindre”, is being published this year by Hello Éditions. I can also contribute to creative or communication-related tasks, such as writing, storytelling, or helping with simple design and social media.
I enjoy simple and grounded experiences: bivouacking, traveling light, and meeting people along the way. Hitchhiking across Europe, from Paris to Bulgaria, taught me how to connect easily with others, adapt to new environments, and live well in shared spaces. I’m used to community life, respectful, and easy to get along with.
I speak French (native), English (fluent), and some German, and I’m always happy to communicate and integrate into new environments.
I’m someone who takes initiative, adapts quickly, and genuinely enjoys contributing to collective projects while sharing meaningful moments.
In the long run, I dream of learning how to sail and exploring the world through slow, intentional travel.
Salut, moi c’est Thomas, 22 ans, étudiant en master d’architecture et d’urbanisme à Bordeaux, à l’Institut d’Urbanisme.
Je suis animé par une curiosité forte pour les lieux et les modes de vie. Après une année d’échange au Québec (2024–2025), je m’apprête à partir 6 mois à Hanoï, entre août et janvier, pour étudier à l’École d’architecture.
J’ai réalisé plusieurs expériences Workaway en Suède, en Roumanie et en Gaspésie. Elles m’ont appris à être fiable, impliqué et à m’adapter rapidement. Je suis à l’aise avec les tâches concrètes du quotidien (ménage, organisation, cuisine simple), ainsi qu’avec le travail manuel comme le jardinage, l’entretien extérieur, la peinture ou l’aide sur de petits chantiers, et j’apprends vite dès qu’il s’agit de nouvelles compétences.
En parallèle de mes études, j’ai une pratique artistique importante. Je fais du théâtre au Conservatoire de Bordeaux (improvisation), je joue de la musique (guitare, piano, harmonica) et j’écris régulièrement. Mon premier roman, « Tout ce qui brûle finit par s’éteindre », est publié cette année chez Hello Éditions. Je peux aussi participer à des projets créatifs ou de communication, comme l’écriture, la mise en récit ou des contenus simples.
J’aime les expériences simples et immersives : bivouaquer, voyager léger, rencontrer des personnes et m’adapter à de nouveaux contextes. J’ai notamment traversé l’Europe en stop, ce qui m’a appris à entrer facilement en contact avec les autres et à bien vivre en collectif. Je suis quelqu’un de respectueux, à l’écoute et agréable à vivre au quotidien.
Je parle français (natif), anglais (courant) et j’ai des bases en allemand, ce qui me permet de m’intégrer facilement dans des environnements internationaux.
Je m’investis vraiment dans les lieux où je passe, avec l’envie d’aider concrètement, d’apprendre et de partager des moments sincères.
À long terme, j’aimerais apprendre à naviguer et découvrir le monde autrement, au rythme du voyage.
Interests
Farming
Plant care
Gardening
Architecture
Yoga / Wellness
Water sports
Blogging
Books
Drawing & painting
Languages
Writing
Adventure sports
Sustainability
Performing arts
Hitchhiking
Van life
Sailing / Boating
Politics / Social justice
Outdoor activities
Nature
Music
Movies & TV
History
Hiking
Events & social
Culture
Charity work
Camping
Art & design
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
German: Beginner
Italian: BeginnerMore details about my language interests
This workawayer has indicated that they would be interested in sharing their language(s) or learning a new language. You can contact them directly to discuss this.
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Animal Care
Teaching
Creating/ Cooking family meals
DIY and building projects
Hospitality/Tourism
Languages
Gardening
Life at a Farmstay
Helping around the house
General Maintenance
Some knowledge of:
Helping with Computers/ Internet
Able to teach about:
Charity Work
Art Projects
Eco Projects
Babysitting and creative play
More details about your skills
I am involved in many associations and organizations. I am used to working with people. I believe that we can learn from the youngest and the oldest and everybody. I like to exchange, learn and discover. I am a very independent, curious and persevering person. I do theater and music, for me the art is of great importance in my development and the changes of the world.
I advocate for peace, inclusion and equality. --> https://www.ouest-france.fr/pays-de-la-loire/angers-49000/guerre-en-ukraine-a-angers-des-lyceens-de-joachim-du-bellay-font-un-sit-in-pour-la-paix-9d2e3324-9ad6-11ec-bec1-4e777a5f8aec
As part of my personal commitments, I went on a roadtrip from Angers to Bordeaux in France for a week in August 2021 with another young person of my age to meet those who want to change the world (in any way). After this adventure we decided to make a short film about it. "Convergence", inspired by the films of Cyril Dion (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ntoyZmUFnlQ)
I love doing autstop. I travelled around the France by autostop.
Age
22
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Driver's licence
Allergies
NoSpecial dietary requirements
No, i want to discover every thing you can get me.
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