Annika

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Description

Hello everyone! :-)

My name is Annika, I am 26 years old and from Germany. I just graduated from university (bachelor's degree in sociology and English language) and started traveling Japan with a working holiday visa.

~ I am always looking forward to meet new people. Please feel free to contact me if you like to meet up! ~

I want to get fluent in Japanese and experience this fascinating culture. I would like to stay with different hosts to see several places of the country and have the opportunity to do different kinds of work.
Previously, I have worked as a waitress, as a professional cleaner and as an assistant at the international office at my university (in English).
I see this as an adventure I will only do once in my lifetime. Meeting interesting people, making good memories and learning a lot is my goal.

Some key words that describe me:
- patient and attentive
- careful and thorough at work
- fast learner
- outgoing and talkactive but in a calm way

I did an online semester abroad at Akita International University in 2021 and wrote an articel about it: https://web.aiu.ac.jp/en/voice/23553/

If you have any questions about me, feel free to ask!

Interests

Pets

Performing arts

Plant care

Technology

Writing

Outdoor activities

Nature

Languages

History

Hiking

Gardening

Fashion or beauty

Culture

Animals

Books

Cooking & food

Languages spoken

German: Fluent
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
Spanish: Beginner
Japanese: Beginner
Russian: Beginner

Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:  

Babysitting and creative play

Being an elderly companion

General Maintenance

Life at a Farmstay

Eco Projects

Charity Work

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Some knowledge of:  

Gardening

Art Projects

Teaching

Helping with Computers/ Internet

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Able to teach about:  

Creating/ Cooking family meals

Helping around the house

Animal Care

Languages

More details about your skills

Cooking:
I am a decent cook and love to prepare dishes from all around the world (I prefer vegetarian/vegan cooking but I also eat animal products). Here is my Instagram for food I cooked: https://www.instagram.com/okonomiyakob/ (Although I have not posted anything recently).

Cleaning/Chores:
I worked as a professional cleaner for two years to earn some money for my studies, so I can clean, do laundry or whatever work you want me to do in the house.

English/Intercultural Communication:
I also worked for the International Office at my University and helped incoming students to get settled in Passau. Speaking English and interacting with international people is something I enjoy very much. I speak several languages and are always interested in learning new ones. If you like, I can teach you German.

Guest service:
I also worked as a waitress from time to time. Serving in a café or restaurant and taking care of the guests' needs belongs to my skill set.

Taekwondo:
I have been practicing combat sports (mainly Taekwondo) for a long time and can teach self-defense. I am a sportive person.

Sustainable lifestyle:
I am interested in how to make life on this planet better in many ways. People who make an effort for sustainability are an inspiration to me. I like nature, animals and working outside but I am not experienced in that field. It would be a pleasure to learn about gardening and farmwork!

Most of all, I am a fast learner - whatever help is required: show me how to do it and I will give my best!

Age

27

What else ...

I am experienced in driving different cars (have my license since 2015) and have an international driving permit eligible in Japan.

Some more information

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  Special dietary requirements