Hsuan

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Activities i am interested in:

I like engaging with animals. I am planning to improve my German in the following months and would love to take part in the local culture.

Description

Hello, My name is Hsuan and I am planning my first Workaway trip this summer from June to September. I am currently pursuing a master’s degree in molecular biology at Friedrich Schiller University Jena. Enhancing my German skills is my main reason for seeking a workaway opportunity, thus it would be nice if the host is fond of cultural exchanges. I am fluent in Mandarin Chinese and English, with some knowledge in Japanese.

The type of help I can provide includes general chores such as cleaning, basic cooking, paint refurbishing, and pet sitting. I'm very fond of animals and have been a volunteer to care for campus strays for 2 years in my college years. I am very open to learning new skills and can start from scratch if you don’t mind teaching.

During the Workaway exchange, I’m primarily looking for an English friendly environment to improve my German. I also exchanged to a German driver's license a while ago and wouldn't mind if we could go for a drive together sometimes and help me get used to driving. I will gladly in turn help with driving errands afterward. I look forward to both exciting new adeventures and also calming nights with new friends.

It can take some time for me to warm up to others and I am generally very quiet by myself. Company is always welcome though and I would love to share some stories about Asian culture. My pastime includes reading, making pastries, and yoga. I enjoy nature, taking walks, and go hiking occasionally. It’d be great if we could get to know each other during my stay and make some friends along the way.

Interests

Pets

Sailing / Boating

Animals

Yoga / Wellness

Nature

Languages

Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Chinese (Mandarin): Fluent

More details about my language interests
This workawayer has indicated that they would be interested in sharing their language(s) or learning a new language. You can contact them directly to discuss this.

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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:  

Gardening

Eco Projects

Charity Work

Hospitality/Tourism

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Some knowledge of:  

General Maintenance

Helping around the house

Animal Care

Languages

Helping with Computers/ Internet

Teaching

More details about your skills

- General housework
- Small arts craft
- Making cookies
- Care for pets/children/elderly (never handled a toddler before though)
- Intensive knowledge and lab work pertaining biochemistry, molecular biology, protein dynamics, statistics

Age

28

What else ...

As this is my first time joining the community, I'm a bit uneasy about traveling to a stranger's home (no offense). On the other hand, the host might be unsure of the new tenant as well. I would personally prefer to have a video call or exchange IDs before starting the trip, whichever you're more comfortable with :)

Some more information

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  Driver's licence

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  Special dietary requirements