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Language(s) I would like to learn : English
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Hi there! My name's Annaelle and I'm a 22-year-old french student (well not anymore, I just finished my studies!). I am taking a gap year (or maybe two, who knows) starting november and will be around Oceania - Asia. I am starting in New Zealand and am looking to explore anywhere new and have fun new experiences, as it will be my first time working away :)) I don't really know what to put in this description so I'll just say I am open to ANY kind of activity and experience, I reaaally want to try and do everything I can ; I already love biking, rollerskating, hiking, skiing and any kind of sport, camping, as well as taking care of children and people (I have 2 little siblings I'm gonna miss them so muchh), cooking, crafting, painting and drawing, reading, exploring places, and I can NOT live without music Of course I loove travelling, and have experience in solo travelling (my first one was to Nice, then to Switzerland) and I very often go do things alone, so that I can meet a lot of people (and also enjoy alone :))
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Hello dear Hosts, i am Stella, 26 years old. I love handycraft activities, drawing, making jewels and fashion. Interested to learn new stuff, such as gardening etc.
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Languages: Italian-English. Tennis, gardening, dogs, swimming, walking, dancing, singing, painting, yoga, astrology, ITALY.
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