Frida

Denmark
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I’m currently studying civil engineering in architecture (building design), which I started a year and a half ago after taking three gap years following high school. During my first gap year, I worked full-time in Denmark to save up money and later spent four months at a “folk high school”. This is a Scandinavian concept where young adults live and learn together, choosing classes based on their interests. I focused on “sustainable building”, while also taking classes in agroforestry, beer brewing, woodcarving, bouldering, and kayaking, among others.
The remaining one and a half year before my studies was spent traveling, primarily in Latin America, as well as the U.S. and Canada. These travels offered me the chance to experience stunning nature and connect with people from diverse cultures and backgrounds. Personally, it was a unique experience of great value to be away from my own culture and close network for an extended period of time. I used Workaway multiple times during my travels, as it provided a way to slow down my traveling, getting a deeper connection with places and people, and exchanging both skills, culture and thoughts.
This time, I don’t have the flexibility for an extended journey, but I have a month free in January and would love to get some new inspiration from traveling. I’m also eager to gain more hands-on experience in the field of building. My studies are heavily theoretical, which I enjoy, but I also like to expand my knowledge to the more practical side of construction and gain knowledge and inspiration from different architectural practices. I’m particularly interested in how building methods adapt to different cultures and environments.
If you’re working on building projects or share a passion for architecture and sustainability, I’d love to connect.
Interests
History
Farming
Animals
Plant care
Events & social
Cooking & food
Beach
Hiking
Charity work
Water sports
Sustainability
Mountain
Gardening
Carpentry
Self development
Languages
DIY & crafts
Camping
Architecture
Vegetarian or vegan
Sailing / Boating
Outdoor activities
Cycling
Books
Yoga / Wellness
Van life
Politics / Social justice
Nature
Hitchhiking
Culture
Languages
Languages spoken
Danish: Fluent
English: Fluent
Spanish: Intermediate
French: Beginner
More details about my language interests
I was taught French in school, but haven't used it enough. I would love the chance to dust it off. I've picked up Spanish from traveling in various countries in Latin America, and feel confident speaking it.
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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Charity Work
Some knowledge of:
Languages
Eco Projects
Teaching
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Life at a Farmstay
More details about your skills
I have basic housekeeping “skills” like cleaning and cooking. I’ve helped my mother in the garden since I was a kid. Since I have a great interest in both gardening and sustainability, I’ve taken a class agroforestry, and I've gained more experience and knowledge about gardening and permaculture principles at previous workaways.

I have taken part in multiple building projects, so I have some experience with construction and tools. Bio construction is a big passion of mine, and definitely something I’d like to gain more skill and knowledge in.

I’ve had part time jobs in the service industry, and I've worked full time in a laboratory for a year. I've also worked as a tutor and nanny.

Even though I have experience with a lot of different types of work, I'm not an expert in any field. My biggest attributes are my curiosity, eagerness to learn and hardworking nature. I don't shy away from new tasks.
Age
24
What else ...
I have had my third vaccination against Covid
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- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
- Special dietary requirements

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12 Apr 2023

Left by Workawayer () for host (Looking for a hand in my surf ...)

Pasé cuatro semanas con Cotelo en el fin del verano 2023. Eran cuatro semanas en un paraíso de surf, perros, asados y carretas. Cotelo es muy buena onda, generoso y tan atento a tu bienestar. Su familia también. Estuve enferma un día, y hicieron todo para que me sentía cómoda. Las chicas que estaban trabajando con él (la Dani y la Claudia) también… read more

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30 Jan 2023

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First and before all I consider Frida is a master baker :-) ! especially if you overcome the challenge to find rye flour in Mexico, she will find a way to make sourdough and introduce you to Danish bread, which is lovely.

As many Nordics, she is quiet, hard worker, dedicated, trustworthy and flexible. She is a good companion for social and… read more

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30 Jan 2023

Left by Workawayer () for host (Permaculture, ...)

I stayed with Robert at the ranch for five weeks back in October. It was the end of the wet season when I was there, so the main work was in the garden. We planted, made new garden beds, weeded, worked on the watering system of the garden, welded, painted etc. We also worked for a couple of days on the construction of his house, so I got to try… read more

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30 Jan 2023

Left by Workawayer () for host (Volunteer for our surf ...)

I stayed as a hospitality volunteer at the the hostel in Puerto Madero for four weeks of November and December. My stay overlapped with another volunteer, and additionally there were two local employees. The hotel was not very busy in my time there, so the expected tasks like cleaning and reception were very quickly taken care of, and we would… read more

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12 Apr 2023

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30 Jan 2023

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30 Jan 2023

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30 Jan 2023

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1 Oct 2022

Left by host (Help at our farm, an organic ...) for Workawayer ()

Well, Frida fit right in here and helped us out with all the chores and tasks we handed her. She is flexible and has a good work ethic. She listens well and asks for instructions when needed. She is a self started and took on the daily routines without hesitation. She is a cooperative worker and worked as part of the team with 3 other… read more

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1 Oct 2022

Left by Workawayer () for host (Help at our farm, an organic ...)

I had an awesome experience staying with Bob and Michelle. I was there for a month, most of the time with another volunteer, but also a week on my own. I felt very welcomed into their family and life. The work was nice and varied, as it was mostly helping them out with their daily tasks. Some of which included harvesting and gardening, cutting… read more

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22 Apr 2022

Left by Workawayer () for host (Help with a wooden catamaran ...)

I had tons of fun staying with Maurice and Carlotta in Golfito working on the catamaran. Even though I had little to no experience, they really did a good job in giving me different tasks. Both some more repetitive tasks as sanding and cooking, but I also got to participate in building the deck. I also really enjoyed the Golfito area. We went on… read more

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21 Apr 2022

Left by host for Workawayer ()

Frida is a Young Woman who wants to learn. From handling different powertools, epoxy, opening coconuts, making coconut milk and a lot more. She’s a quick learner without fear it seems.
Easy going, adventurous though quiet. Frida never runs out of things to do once she is getting bored.

Thank you Frida so much- too bad you wanted to go to… read more

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