Elsa

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I'm about to graduate from uni in Finland and looking to have some amazing experiences over the coming spring and summer! Love all kinds of culture activities as well as the quiet of nature.

Description

Hi!

My name is Elsa and I'm a recent master's graduate from Finland looking to explore different ways of life. I love travelling and immersing myself in new cultures, which has brought me to live in Singapore in 2023 and Milan in 2025 for study exchanges. Beyond this I have also travelled around the world to places such as Armenia, India, Ethiopia, Indonesia, and Thailand. Currently I'm looking to stay a bit closer to home and explore Europe more!

In my free time I create art (oil paintings mostly but also sketches, 3D modelling, clay etc) and am happy to help with any art or craft projects. Another passion of mine is reading, which can make even the remotest location a relaxing spot for me to take out a book. I also love being in nature and going on hikes or swimming.

While I'm new to Workaway, I have a lot of experience in travelling by myself and have gotten very good at adapting to new situations and places. One of the best parts of my trips have been meeting and getting to know different people who I would never have met at home. I hope my workaway experience will also bring lots of laughs and new friends :)

Interests

Videography

Politics / Social justice

Movies & TV

Events & social

Culture

DIY & crafts

Drawing & painting

Books

Art & design

Winter sports

Nature

Hiking

Languages

Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Finnish: Fluent
Swedish: Fluent
German: Beginner
Italian: Beginner

More details about my language interests
I'm interested in learning German and can teach Finnish or Swedish!

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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:  

House & pet sitting

Creative DIY projects

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Some knowledge of:  

Art Projects

Helping around the house

Hospitality/Tourism

Light maintenance

Helping with Computers/ Internet

Light gardening

More details about your skills

I have experience in customer service as a waitress, which included tending to the bar. The restaurant was part of a hotel so I tended to a lot of international customers and got to use my language skills! My education is in economics and creative business management, which means I have a broad range of skills needed in business from analytics to branding. I also have an interest in content creation and can help with marketing. During my studies I have also been active in several student associations. This included being the president of my subject club where I was responsible for leading a 10 student team and organizing large and small events as well as managing communications between faculty, students, and other associations.

For my personal life I prefer to make or fix things myself, such as painting furniture, altering clothes, make art, cut my own hair, and generally find new uses for things up upcycle them. At my family's cottage I have also taken part in endless projects such as painting houses, building a small greenhouse, and all kinds of manual labour needed to keep up a large yard, including gardening of herbs and vegetables.

Certifications:
Food Hygiene Certificate

Age

25

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  Special dietary requirements