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Travel information
I am currently
At home
My next destination:
Thailand - from Apr 2024 until Apr 2024 View all
Description
Hi! My name is Alex and I am a medical student at Brown University. I grew up in Maryland and have traveled all over the United States. I want to continue traveling all over the world to meet new people and experience new cultures! I love outdoor activities and am passionate about education, public health, and the environment. My favorite things are watching the sunset, drinking tea, good conversations, and playing guitar. I speak English and Spanish.
Can't wait to meet you!
Interests
Winter sportsMountainLGBTQPhotographyLanguagesCultureAdventure sportsAnimalsMusicCooking & foodSustainabilityHikingOutdoor activitiesVegetarian or veganNatureFarming
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: FluentMore details about my language interests
Want to improve my Spanish fluency!
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
Some knowledge of:
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Being an elderly companion
General Maintenance
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Life at a Farmstay
Eco Projects
Animal Care
Hospitality/Tourism
Languages
Art Projects
Helping with Computers/ Internet
Able to teach about:
Babysitting and creative play
Helping around the house
Teaching
More details about your skills
Teaching/Tutoring: I have tutored elementary, middle, and high school students in math and science; I worked as a Taekwondo instructor for 4 years; I currently work as a teaching assistant at a private school.
Video production/photography; content creation; marketing: I have experience in photography and videography. I am also well-versed in social media platforms and online marketing.
Website development: I have designed a website before and can help with website design and streamlining.
Childcare: I have experience babysitting and have worked as a camp counselor and teacher for young kids. I have worked as an au-pair as well (kids ages 1, 4, and 6).
Agriculture: I have experience in eco-agriculture, weeding, landscaping, planting, and harvesting. Most importantly: I'm not afraid to get my hands dirty! I also ran a composting project (bin and vermicomposting) so I have some experience with that.
Health/medicine: I am an Emergency Medical Technician and worked at my volunteer fire department serving on ambulances; I volunteer as a medical assistant at my local free clinic; I work as a contact tracer for the Maryland Department of Health.
Construction: I have experience with tools, construction, and carpentry.
Other skills: Rock-climbing, cooking, music
Age
23
What else ...
- I like to hike, snowboard, and rock-climb
- I love all types of music and I play the piano, guitar, and ukelele!
- My favorite book series is Harry Potter
- I love all food! Seriously, I will eat just about anything :)
- The world is SO COOL! I can't wait to continue discovering it!
Some more information
Smoker
Driver's licence
Allergies
Special dietary requirements
pescatarian but can be flexible when traveling
Feedback
I stayed for 2 weeks at the farm in August and it was one of the highlights of my travels in Japan. The farm is located in the beautiful Japanese countryside surrounded by rice paddies, rivers, and mountains. Since it was the summer we started work at 6 am (to beat the heat) and ended at 11 (with two breaks). The work… read more
Overall, we only stayed for 4 nights but wish we could have stayed longer. Oscar is super… read more
I spent the month of July with Helena’s family and it was a great experience. The family is extremely welcoming and kind, and I felt right at home. I spent my days watching over the two boys Izan and Alan, teaching them some English, taking them to the park, and swimming with them in the pool every day. On the days Helena was… read more
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I stayed for 2 weeks at the farm in August and it was one of the highlights of my travels in Japan. The farm is located in the beautiful Japanese countryside surrounded by rice paddies, rivers, and mountains. Since it was the summer we started work at 6 am (to beat the heat) and ended at 11 (with two breaks). The work… read more
Overall, we only stayed for 4 nights but wish we could have stayed longer. Oscar is super… read more
I spent the month of July with Helena’s family and it was a great experience. The family is extremely welcoming and kind, and I felt right at home. I spent my days watching over the two boys Izan and Alan, teaching them some English, taking them to the park, and swimming with them in the pool every day. On the days Helena was… read more
A perfect house guest...quiet respectful young lady...a complete joy to have around..helping out at every opportunity...nothing was to much trouble..
Alex showed a commitment to her online studies..fitting volunteering for us around her busy timetable...resulting in no problem at all
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I’m a student and my semester at… read more
Working on the farm with Ximena was an incredible experience. Amazing communication (you are initially contacted by Ximena's daughter). The work on the farm is tough but extremely rewarding. I was able to clear a bed where I planted corn, beans, and other fruit and veggies! I also did a mix of weeding, planting, and… read more
I am so grateful to have been able to spend a week with this incredible family. They are extremely welcoming, kind, curious, and fun! I was instantly welcomed into the family and was even able to visit extended family in Cayambe where we celebrated the new years! In Quito, I spent a lot of my time with Gerson and he… read more
