Hello travelers :)
My name is Catherine, but I prefer to be called Kate since it has a more funky turn to it :p I am 22 years old and I am currently studying optometry at University of Montreal which I'm really proud of since I worked really hard to get in ! In Canada, there's only 2 optometry schools and only 200 students are admitted each year! Before getting in, I studied occupational therapy for 2 years. With that kind of study background you can probably tell that I'm a people person. I love to help people whenever I can. It makes me feel useful and that's always a good thing to think ;p Other than that, I love to meet new people and share opinions, get their take on the world and feel their vibe ! I think I have a pretty open mind and I'm always looking for ways to expand it. I'm always willing and looking for ways to try new experiences (sports, boardgames, pubs, ice cream flavour, anything) !

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I'm currently traveling across the United States with my best friend ! We're doing a roadtrip from Montreal to California and back! We think couchsurfing is a really cool concept and we'd like to be part of the experience ! Of course, it's a cheap way to travel, but it's also a great way to meet new people and get a take on the way the locals live !

Interests

• cooking
• traveling
• backpacking
• surfing
• sports
• volleyball
• extreme sports
• beaches
• longboarding
• learning
• roadtrips
• spikeball

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

One year ago, I traveled to Hawaii on my own and even though I was scared at first, it was probably the best experience of my life ! I got to surf, to see the volcanos, I even weng skydiving on the North Shore of Oahu which was quite thrilling and the best part was that I got to meet so many amazing people from around the word. Doing all these things by myself that I never thought I would do made me gain so much confidence. That's one of the reasons I love traveling.

What I Can Share with Hosts

As I said above, couchsurfing is a great way to share experiences, stories, ideas with hosts. Of course, me and my friend would be more than happy to share a mesl or a drink with you as an aknowledgement of your hospitality if both our schedules agree :) We are both very respectful of people's personal space and promis not to disturb in any way.

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Costa Rica, France, Switzerland, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Canada