Hello! I am Arne, I'm a student at the University of Leuven, currently finishing my Master's degree in Tourism. I consider myself an outgoing and open-minded person, always up to go for a drink, a party or a trip - I have literally devoted my studies to it. :) I used to study roman languages before this master's, so I'm happy to say that we can chat in four different languages!

Besides my studies, I devote a lot of time to music: I'm the bass player in a progressive metal band, and play some guitar, ukelele, drums and piano on the side. Music has been important to me ever since I was a kid, and I've been into mostly punk rock and metal ever since - although I find myself listening to reggae, techno, rave, indie, ... as well. Other hobbies of mine include basketball, hiking, and going out.

Furthermore, I spend a lot of time as a youth animator; working to host summer camps for children. Recently I received my diploma as an animator-instructor, educating younger generations on how to be good animators themselves!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I really enjoy meeting people from all over the world and learn about their culture and customs; that's also why I try to travel to as much different places as my wallet can afford.

Interests

• literature
• music festivals
• partying
• music
• live music
• rock music
• drums
• hiking
• basketball
• rock climbing
• philosophy
• spain
• bass guitar
• esn
• valencia
• hiking in the mountains

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: mostly punk rock and metal, but also indie/reggae/ska/postrock/alt/... and some guilty pleasures. Some great bands are Pennywise, The Offspring, Sum 41, Dead Kennedys, Billy Talent, but I can also find myself listening to stuff like SOJA, Glass Animals, Municipal Waste, Die Antwoord, FISHER, ... Musical Chameleon.

Movies: Into the Wild is the best movie ever, try to change my mind ;-)

Books: "It's better to live on your feet than to die on your knees" ~Joseph Heller - Catch 22

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Backpacking the Canary Isles was a lot of fun. 🙃

What I Can Share with Hosts

I feel like I am always up for a chat and a drink and I'm always happy to meet new people! Also, I'd love to show people around in Leuven.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Croatia, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

Belgium, Spain