Ian

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Description

Hi there! My name is Ian, I'm from Massachusetts, USA and I'm taking a Gap Year before going to college. I am motivated to get out of my comfort zone, connect and learn from others through culture and language, and to learn more about who I am in the process. I love physical activity, whether it be biking, running, hiking or playing sports like soccer or ultimate frisbee. I have traveled to many countries throughout Central America and West Africa, living with many different host families. I take pride in being neat, respectful, and easy-going.

¡Hola! Me llamo Ian, soy de Massachusetts en los EE.UU. Y estoy tomando un Gap Year antes de ir a la universidad. Estoy motivado para salir de mi zona de confort, conectarme y aprender de los demás a través de la cultura y el idioma, y para aprender más sobre quién soy en el proceso. Me encanta la actividad física, ya sea ciclismo, correr, hacer senderismo o practicar deportes como el fútbol o el frisbee. He viajado a muchas paises en America Central y Africa, viviendo con muchas familias diferentes. Soy y me encanta tocar y escuchar música. Soy muy relajado, facil de vivir con, y soy muy trabajador. Estoy orgulloso ser respetuoso, y ordenado.

Interests

Languages

Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Intermediate

More details about my language interests
I have been learning Spanish for the past 6 years and have loved progressing to be able to have conversations with others who I meet. I am still not fluent but would consider myself "proficient". On an exchange trip to Senegal, my hosts ability to speak English allowed us to connect. In turn, I learned conversational French in order to connect with the rest of his family and friends. I've worked as an assistant teacher, teaching elementary English skills to young children. This fall I travelled to Chile and my Spanish has improved greatly.

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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:  

Life at a Farmstay

Hospitality/Tourism

Charity Work

Art Projects

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Some knowledge of:  

DIY and building projects

Being an elderly companion

Eco Projects

Animal Care

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Able to teach about:  

Gardening

Babysitting and creative play

General Maintenance

Creating/ Cooking family meals

Helping around the house

Languages

Helping with Computers/ Internet

Teaching

More details about your skills

I have experience in landscaping/property maintenance (raking, digging, weeding, etc), painting, animal care, basic carpentry, and cooking. I also have worked at an outdoor education summer camp for the past few years, teaching about wild edibles, fire making, and plant identification to 6-12 year olds. In addition, I was an assistant teacher last spring at an elementary school.

Tengo experiencia en paisajismo / mantenimiento de propiedades (rastrillado, excavación, deshierbe, etc.), pintura, cuidado de animales, carpintería básica, y cocina. También he trabajado en un campamento de verano de educación al aire libre durante los últimos años, enseñando sobre comestibles silvestres, como hacer fuegos, y identificación de plantas a niños de 6-12 años. En addition, fui un maestro asistente el invierno pasado.

Age

19

What else ...

I am happiest in the forest behind my house, playing soccer (football) and ultimate frisbee, baking cookies, playing piano, and petting my two cats.

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  Special dietary requirements
  I am a very flexible eater. Put food in front of me and I'll eat it! :)