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I am currently
Travelling
My next destination:
Colombia - from Feb 2024 until May 2024 View allDescription
I would like to find fulfilling experiences by volunteering. I am interested in expanding my horizons by traveling to new places and meeting people from different cultures. Being in a new place and seeing new things is a joy.
Interests
WritingTechnologySelf developmentNatureMovies & TVLanguagesHistoryHikingCyclingCultureBooksCampingCharity workAstronomyLanguages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Norwegian bokmål: BeginnerMore details about my language interests
As a native speaker of English, learning a new language (Norwegian) has opened my eyes to good practices while learning languages as an adult. I am striving to use these in my own process.Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
General MaintenanceEco ProjectsHospitality/TourismCharity WorkLanguagesGardeningDIY and building projectsAnimal CareLife at a FarmstaySome knowledge of:
Helping around the houseHelping with Computers/ InternetBabysitting and creative playAble to teach about:
TeachingMore details about your skills
I am a former physics teacher with 20 years of experience in the classroom at the college level; I have a PhD in theoretical physics from Penn State University (US). I have some experience with computer programming in Python. I have also done some volunteer work with a bicycle advocacy group, a local baseball team, an organic farm, and a hostel.
Age
52
What else ...
I enjoy reading about science and history, as well as science fiction. During summer 2023, I completed a solo bicycle trip from Rhode Island to Oregon. I like playing board games, including Eurogames (such as Terraforming Mars, Alhambra, and Pandemic).
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