From: Belgium
Individual account
Portugal, Spain
01/10/2020 - 23/12/2020
Travelling
Hi !
I'm a Belgian girl of 23 years old and now that I've got my university degree in International Relations in my pocket, I want to take an one-year off to travel even more around the world. Indeed, I had one Workaway experience in Spain five years ago that taught me that I can improve my language along with discover people and learn new skills ! This first experience was great and made me want to travel up to now (I did Honduras by myself, Chile in backpack, Portugal with friends, Spain by bike, etc).
From October to the end of 2020, I've worked with people that live in Flanders (North of Belgium) in order to learn/ improve my Dutch, as my level is very basic. In my opinion, the best way to progress is the complete immersion ! As I'd like to get really involved in the project (whatever it is), I've stayed one month on each family that hosted me. I did that on purpose because I wanted to experience different lifestyles with different generations.
I'm the youngest of a family of five. My friends would describe me as funny but very calm/soft in the same time. Personally, I would add that I'm an outgoing girl, open, motivated, eager to learn. I like reading, running, going out with my friends, inventing some ways to repair sthg/doing some day's projects, spending time outside,... I am a resourceful person who does a lot on my own. In fact, I have to learn to ask questions when I don't understand something/do not have the skills for a specific task, it's one of my flaws!
I'd like to fill the free time of this year-off by learning about yoga, meditation, watercolor and drawing, non-violent communication, personal development (very interested by psychology !) and how to reduce my consumption of plastic (achieving a zero-waste goal would be great, but I'm far from it). I don't smoke and I don't eat a lot of meat (don't mind eat vegetarian at all). My dog passed away two years ago so I would really don't mind to take care of (any) animals during my time at your home. To spare some money, I was in charge to play with a group of 20 children during each summer so I'm really confortable with them, they make me laugh and I love the simple way they see life in general! Also, I was a scout leader during 3 years. To end this description, it will not be a problem to help you with the tasks in the house as I live with other students since two years in a flat. It will be done with pleasure !
If you think I can suit to your research, please send me a message and I will gladly answer,
Maryse
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Life at a Farmstay
Eco Projects
Babysitting and creative play
General Maintenance
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Helping around the house
Animal Care
Hospitality/Tourism
Charity Work
Teaching
Language practice
- Cooking (Belgian specialties)
- Gardening
- Playing guitar
- Cycling
- Swimming
- Caring a horse
- Caring a dog
- scout leader
- sportive girl
- painting (restore a room)
- being a barmaid during 4 years
- Having my first-aid training (this is called "BEPS" for "Brevet Européen de Premier Secours" in French)
- Having a certified degree in animation of children
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
Spanish: Intermediate
Dutch: Intermediate
More details about my language interests
This workawayer has indicated that they would be interested in sharing their language(s) or learning a new language. You can contact them directly to discuss this.
24
Belgian
Smoker
Driver's licence
Allergies
No
Special dietary requirements
No
