Federico Carlo

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Description

I am an Italian mechanical engineering student currently living in Switzerland, where I have been studying for almost five years. I am very close to graduating — I only have my German exam left to complete my degree.

This is my first experience with Workaway, and I am especially motivated to join because I want to improve my German in a real-life environment. I need to reach A2 level for my university exam, so I am very committed to practicing every day and making real progress.

Italian is my mother tongue, I speak English well, and I have an intermediate–advanced level of Spanish. I can also understand French. German is the newest language for me, but I am highly motivated to learn it, put in the effort, and challenge myself.

What motivates me most is the opportunity to grow through new experiences, meet open-minded people, and be helpful wherever I go. I am a positive, adaptable person who enjoys learning practical skills, working in a team, and stepping out of my comfort zone. I am looking forward to contributing, learning, and making this experience meaningful for both me and my host.

Interests

Pets

Videography

Technology

Sustainability

Self development

Farming

Events & social

Culture

Charity work

DIY & crafts

Plant care

Languages

Gardening

Photography

Drawing & painting

Carpentry

Astronomy

Animals

Art & design

Cycling

Nature

Camping

Winter sports

Sailing / Boating

Mountain

Beach

Water sports

Outdoor activities

Hiking

Adventure sports

Languages

Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Italian: Fluent
Spanish: Intermediate
German: Beginner
French: Beginner

More details about my language interests
Languages are one of my main motivations for travelling. Italian is my mother tongue and I am happy to help others practice or learn it. I speak English well and Spanish at an intermediate–advanced level, and I can also understand French. At the moment my main focus is German, which I am currently approaching for the first time. I am highly motivated to improve it quickly because I need to reach A2 level for my university exam. For this reason, I am especially interested in environments where I can practice German in daily life while also helping hosts with my work and other language skills. I enjoy language exchange, conversations, and learning through real-life interaction rather than only studying from books.

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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

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Life at a Farmstay

Animal Care

Languages

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Art Projects

Light gardening

Creative DIY projects

Eco Projects

Babysitting and creative play

Creating/ Cooking family meals

Helping with Computers/ Internet

Hospitality/Tourism

Helping around the house

Light maintenance

Charity Work

More details about your skills

I am a mechanical engineering student with strong technical and practical skills. I have experience using Siemens NX, MATLAB, Simulink, and the full Microsoft Office package. I also use Canva and have basic video editing skills. During my studies I have worked on several projects, including the design of a vertical wind turbine that generates electricity from highway truck airflow, a shock-absorbing stretcher for patients on rough sea conditions, and a milling system for dog-bone test specimens. I also contributed to the redesign of the user experience and UI of bus ticket totems in Lugano and I am active in organizing university events.

Alongside my academic background, I have solid hands-on experience. I previously worked for a company producing racing boats and military/SAR vessels, and I currently work in my family’s medical business. At home I regularly take care of a large garden and swimming pool (water treatment and algae prevention). I have built concrete retaining walls, a gazebo, and a full masonry grill area, from foundations to finishing. I also manage composting and I am confident with basic mechanical repairs — if something breaks, I am usually the first to fix it.

I enjoy physical work and outdoor tasks because I like seeing concrete results from my effort. I also love cooking: I learned from my family and I am comfortable preparing meat, fish, vegetables, and desserts.

I have strong people skills developed through volunteering. I worked as a youth animator, helped at a horse stable involved in pet therapy for children and young people with Down syndrome and physical disabilities, and I am currently an emergency medical volunteer (118). This role taught me how important calm communication, empathy, and teamwork are when working with people of all ages and conditions.

Languages: Italian is my mother tongue, I speak English well, Spanish at an intermediate–advanced level, and I can understand French. German is currently at beginner level and I am highly motivated to improve it quickly.

I live independently and I am reliable, adaptable, and solution-oriented. When I receive a task, I take responsibility and make sure it gets done properly. I am very comfortable with technology, quick to research solutions when I don’t know something, and I genuinely enjoy learning new skills — especially the ones I have never tried before.

Age

24

What else ...

I really enjoy DIY projects, especially when they involve electronics and prototyping. Over the years I have invested in my own small workshop setup, including some 3D printers and a laser cutter, which I use to design and bring my ideas to life. I like the full process — from concept to physical object — and I am always experimenting with new small projects.

In 2022 I participated in the Red Bull Soapbox Race with my team, and we won first place in the university category. It was an amazing experience that combined creativity, engineering, teamwork, and a lot of hands-on building.

If you would like to know more about me and my personality, you can also take a look at my Instagram profile (public): **@Fedeemorellii** (with two “e” and two “i”, not a typo ). What I share there reflects who I am and what I enjoy: mountains, the lake, good moments with friends, and some of my projects both in the kitchen and in the workshop.

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