Fin

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Hello! My name is Fin. I have just finished my first year of medical school and I am now looking for workaways where I can practice my french over summer.

Last year I spent five months living in France so I could improve the fluency of my French, which has been a lifelong goal of mine. Now, I would like to take every opportunity to practice so I won't forget what I have learnt. My ideal future is to work as a doctor with humanitarian projects and on expeditions and I hope that with the ability to speak a second language will one day help me make this a reality.

I am from a small town in central Scotland, where there are mountains within walking distance. In my spare time I like to take advantage of this and love spending my days mountain biking, hiking, camping, climbing, or skiing if it snows enough in winter.
I am a practical person and am usually able to turn my hand to most things if I’m shown what to do. I am happy to look after older children and pets, help with housework, gardening, cooking, DIY and manual work. I have particularly enjoyed helping with gardening at workdays in the past. I have a large family and I am an outgoing and sociable person so I would like spending time to get to know new people.

I am looking forward to meeting you!

Interests

Languages

Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Intermediate

More details about my language interests
I am hoping to improve my French by practicing with native speakers but I am also happy to help others practice their English.

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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:  

Eco Projects

Life at a Farmstay

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Some knowledge of:  

Gardening

Creating/ Cooking family meals

Helping around the house

General Maintenance

DIY and building projects

Animal Care

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Able to teach about:  

Languages

Teaching

More details about your skills

• I am a Level 2 mountain bike leader and work part time as a coach and guide.
• I have a qualification in outdoor first aid.
• I am a vey enthusiastic mountain biker. I have previously placed 6th in the Scottish downhill championships.
• For the last two years I have worked in a bike shop so I know a bit about bike maintenance and repairs.
• I enjoy cooking meals and cakes and recently I have been enjoying learning to bake bread.
• I like growing plants inside and outside. I have a lot of houseplants in my bedroom, and my mum and I grow vegetables together in the garden.
• At school I studied Sciences, Maths, French and English to at least Higher level (Scottish qualification system) so I would be able to help with homework in these subjects.
• I have helped my parents with lots of projects around our house, which was very much a 'doer-upper'. I have helped with many DIY projects over the years, from painting and wallpapering to fitting sinks and building a patio in the garden.
• I am a native English speaker. I have been learning French since school and I am always looking for opportunities to improve.
• I enjoy hiking, climbing and camping. I have previously attended a five-day winter mountaineering course to learn more technical skills.
• My parents are both very creative and earned degrees in fine art at university, so I have grown up always being encouraged to make things and be creative too.
• I have often babysat for friends, neighbours, and friends of friends. I also have three younger siblings so I am often employed by my parents too!
• I am enthusiastic and practical. I love solving problems and keeping busy and I love figuring out new things. In the past I have been able to turn my hand to most things if I am shown what to do.
• I have played cello for more than 10 years; individually, in small string groups and also in a full orchestra.

Age

21

Some more information

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  Smoker

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  Driver's licence

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  Allergies
  No

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  Special dietary requirements
  Vegetarian