Janaina

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Description

Hi!

I'm Janaina, but everyone calls me Jana. I'm 23 years old and Italian. Over the past year, I've been living in Belgium, where I’ve been pursuing my Master’s degree and working. At the moment, I’m taking a break from both, and I’d love to use this time to travel.

I’d describe myself as outgoing, versatile, friendly, and open-minded. One quote that really resonates with me is: “When we strive to become better than we are, everything around us becomes better too.”

I love meeting new people and having new experiences. Traveling, to me, is not just a way to explore the world, but also a way to learn more about myself. Over the past few years, I’ve taken part in various international programs, courses, and exchanges. I’ve traveled with my family, but mostly on my own—and sometimes with friends.

I’ve also done several Workaway experiences:
- three times in Germany, ranging from one to four weeks . In Berlin as a language exchange, in Hamburg helping an elder, and in a town near Dusselfor on a charity project. .
- once in France, in a town near Nantes for a short visit as a language exchange.
-in Turkey for 3 months at a language school, teaching English to locals.
- Greece for an entire summer as house keeper, Gardner and helping with the airbnb.

These experiences have truly enriched me. They gave me the chance to meet amazing people and fully immerse myself in different cultures. After my previous amazing workaway experiences,I’d love to do it again!

Interests

Events & social

Politics / Social justice

DIY & crafts

Sailing / Boating

Nature

Beach

Outdoor activities

Animals

LGBTQ

Books

Music

Cooking & food

Charity work

Sustainability

Self development

Pets

Languages

Culture

Languages

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

More details about my language interests
I speak Italian as a mother tongue, I learnt Spanish, French and English during school. I have a B2 certificate or above for all of them. I have been studying at university in English.

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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:  

Being an elderly companion

Eco Projects

Art Projects

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Some knowledge of:  

Creating/ Cooking family meals

Helping around the house

Hospitality/Tourism

Charity Work

Teaching

Gardening

Languages

House sitting

More details about your skills

Above all I believe that in life we need theoretical and practical skills, but also the we need to become independent, I have started working during high school when I was 16een.

About my skills, I can help with children indeed, I was a baby-sitter and as an au pair girl. Additionally, I can help around the house. Moreover, I am really good at organising and planning. Finally,I like cooking and I am now currently working in an Italian restaurant as a dishwasher and helper in the kitchen.

I would like to specify that I can easily adapt to every kind of situation and environment, thus that I would be really glad to experience and do something different from what I previously did.

Age

24

What else ...

I have started to be more conscious about the environment and to make choices which are more sustainable but still compatible with my lifestyle.

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  Special dietary requirements