Carmen

Travel information

I am currently

Description

Hi! My name is Carmen and I am from the Netherlands. I just received my bachelor's degree in veterinary medicine and have to wait untill I can start the Master's degree. Waiting is not something I really enjoy so I decided to travel to Australia! I am very excited to see what is going on the other side of the world.
After finishing high school I also went traveling for a year and learned about Workaway only during the end of my travels. Nevertheless, I have had an awesome experience living off grid surrounded by animals.
This year, I would love to meet a lot of new people and work with animals in the Australian scenery. I am a hard-working and optimistic person, who likes to get the job done. Hobbies include dancing around, chatting and being outdoors.

Interests

Languages

Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Dutch: Fluent
Spanish: Beginner

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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

Some knowledge of:  

Life at a Farmstay

Gardening

General Maintenance

Creating/ Cooking family meals

Helping around the house

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Able to teach about:  

Animal Care

Hospitality/Tourism

More details about your skills

For the last 3 years, I have been studying veterinary medicine. This degree involves both theoretical and practical knowledge of all animals. Although I still have 3 years untill I can call myself a veterinarian, I love using all my knowledge to help animals.
I have had a job in the hospitality sector while studying. The job varied from organising very fancy dinners for 10 people, to large symposia for 500 people and everything in between. I learned a lot about people, food and service here.
Since the age of 6, I have been around horse stables daily. I have had my own horse with which I have been riding competitively as well as recreative. I mastered all skills around the horses, from riding and grooming to cleaning the stables. In addition, I do voluntary work with disabled people who want to do horseback riding.
Sporting has always been a big part of my life and I have done things such as rowing, swimming, boxing, cycling and many more. This taught me a good deal of teamwork, perseverance and responsibility.
When I not physically active, I like to cook or read a good book and I can take care of myself.

Age

23

Some more information

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  Smoker

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  Driver's licence

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  Special dietary requirements
  I adapt to anything, but appreciate a cup of coffee :)