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Bonjour! I'm Alize, I'm french and grew up both in Europe and in the Middle East. I have decided to put my life as a scientist on pause to take some time to do what I love doing the most: learning about different cultures, traditions and peoples! I have moved countries my whole life, so I can adapt to new environments quickly and have always enjoyed volunteering and helping out where I could.
I also worked in hospitality for a few years so I enjoy socialising and as a plus I can make you cocktails!
I like learning new languages (I'm bilingual in French and English, currently getting my TEFL certification, I've got the basics down in Arabic and am currently learning Spanish) and I love anything related to music (can play the piano and dancing (kizomba being my main hobby currently), so I'm always down for a spontaneous dance!
I thoroughly enjoy hiking and finding quiet spots to immerse myself in nature, and I also like getting lost in a good book.
Though I think what I love doing the most is learning, which is why I became a scientist; I am curious by nature and love learning new skills!
Interests
Team sports
Camping
Hitchhiking
Books
Charity work
Politics / Social justice
Technology
Pets
Events & social
Astronomy
Adventure sports
Self development
Sustainability
Plant care
Outdoor activities
Mountain
Dancing
DIY & crafts
Farming
Hiking
Languages
Nature
Gardening
Music
Culture
Animals
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
Arabic: Beginner
Spanish: BeginnerMore details about my language interests
I am a native French speaker and learned English at a very young age so I'm comfortable speaking both fluently and can teach both on a conversational level, and I'm currently getting my TEFL certification. I know some basics of the Spanish language and understand better than I can speak it and would love to be able to speak it fluently!
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Charity Work
Eco Projects
Being an elderly companion
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Babysitting and creative play
General Maintenance
Some knowledge of:
Languages
Teaching
Animal Care
Life at a Farmstay
Helping around the house
Hospitality/Tourism
More details about your skills
As I grew up in different countries learning different languages I've learned to communicate well and to adapt quickly to different situations and environment. I'm naturally curious and a passionate about learning new things and skills and as a laboratory scientist I have to be organised, manage my time well, and be patient. I am familiar with volunteering, both with animals (in animal shelters - taking care of animals, cleaning cages, feeding, playing and interacting with different animals, as well as going for walks with dogs) and people (visiting refugee camps in Jordan when I was younger, and then as I grew older I was part of a telephone befriending service for vulnerable people, and then penpal with inmates in a non-judgemental, anonymous and safe setting).
Age
29
What else ...
I like playing board games (even if most times I lose) and escape rooms as well as playing video games every now and then
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