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Nicolas – a scooter-loving, high-speed surfer

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About me

Firstname
Nicolas

Age
26

Town/village
Fribourg

Dialect/language
French


At home

What are your living arrangements?
In a small flat in the lovely city of Fribourg. I really like the fact that I live on the edge of town because it's quiet but I'm still close to the city centre and all its amenities like cinemas, restaurants, shops, and so on.

How would you describe your home?
Simple but with all of modern life's "essentials" like high-speed internet connection and digital TV!

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Style

What is your favourite piece of clothing?
Jeans, T-shirt, sneakers...

How would your friends describe you?
Happy, fun-loving, sporty but pig-headed ;)


Food

What’s in your fridge?
Beer, butter, ham, milk, fruit juice, cheese...

What’s your favourite food?
Pasta!!!

What is your favourite Swiss specialty?
Rösti with bacon and omelette for the main course, and meringues and double cream for dessert...


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On the move

How do you mostly get around (train, bike etc.)?
Bus, train and my scooter;)

How do you spend your spare time?
Playing sport as often as possible, but I also like hanging out with friends, going to restaurants, watching TV and surfing the net.

What do you particularly appreciate about Switzerland’s art and culture scene?
Fribourg Old Town!


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Typically Swiss

What, in your view, is "typically Swiss"?
Chocolate, cheese and watches

What is "typically Swiss" about you?
My punctuality :)

What aspects of life in Switzerland do you consider modern and innovative?
For proof you need look no further than the watchmaking industry. It has been a world leader in its sector for years.