Ellis

Travel information

I am currently

Activities i am interested in:

Forests, sustainable living, degrowth
reading, writing, music
sports, being outside, camping
Healing arts and activism

Description

My name is Ellis, and I am currently studying International Forest Ecosystem Management in Germany. I am very excited about the opportunity to leave my hometown of Berlin for a semester abroad. Although the internship abroad is a requirement of my studies, I feel fortunate to be able to organize it independently.
I have traveled with Workaway before, and this time I hope to go to Spain.

Through my studies, I have gained knowledge of forestry and ecosystems in general. I am eager to expand my skills in gardening, permaculture, and agroforestry. I am also very interested in animal care and construction work. After two theoretical years at university, I am now looking for the chance to gain hands-on experience and a deeper understanding of what I have learned.

Interests

Farming

Self development

Plant care

Adventure sports

Music

Photography

Gardening

Fitness

Videography

Politics / Social justice

Hitchhiking

Cycling

Cooking & food

Dancing

Outdoor activities

Languages

Pets

Sustainability

Yoga / Wellness

Writing

Vegetarian or vegan

Nature

DIY & crafts

Drawing & painting

Animals

Art & design

Beach

Books

Charity work

Camping

Languages

Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Spanish: Beginner

More details about my language interests
I am currently learning Spanish. but I am at the very beginning so I need a lot of practice

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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:  

DIY and building projects

Eco Projects

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Some knowledge of:  

Gardening

Life at a Farmstay

Helping around the house

Animal Care

Teaching

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Able to teach about:  

Babysitting and creative play

Languages

Art Projects

Helping with Computers/ Internet

More details about your skills

I am very interested in self-sufficient living, in farming, and in observing ecosystems — how they work and what we can learn from them.
I have just started to learn about forestry and farming. Before that, I traveled a lot, completed two yoga teacher trainings, and worked as a fitness instructor. I like to be active, spend time with other people, and, if possible, go hiking, swimming, or surfing.

In my free time, I am learning to play the guitar. I love music and would like to get to know new instruments or songs. In general, I am very keen to exchange knowledge and stories with others. I enjoy writing and reading, I like tea, and I love cooking. I feel good when I can be of benefit to other people.

I grew up with many different animals — rabbits, birds, hamsters, and dogs — and I really enjoy being around animals. I live in a big city but always somewhere near a city forest or a big park. I feel trapped as soon as I have no green space to retreat to.

I don’t need much. I have everything at home, but sometimes that makes me feel like not moving at all, and at times I don’t know who I want to be. That is why I am so grateful for the opportunity to go abroad. I want to be a support, to learn from different cultures, families, friends, and approaches. I really want to come as a student — motivated, curious, and open-minded.

Age

23

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  Driver's licence

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  Special dietary requirements
  I am vegetarian