Melissa Louise

United Kingdom
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At home
Description
Hi! I’m Melissa I’m currently a student studying a degree in Philosophy. My friends describe me as the colour yellow because I love the sun and try to be cheerful and bubbly whenever I can! I love making my own clothes with my sewing machine, crotchet and crafts, creative writing and I’m on my university cheer team. I am a very hard worker; I enjoy meeting new people, spending time in nature and am a massive animal person! I have always wanted the opportunity to travel and think volunteering or working to give back to communities while learning about new cultures is a brilliant way to do so.
Interests
Yoga / Wellness
Vegetarian or vegan
Writing
Plant care
Sustainability
Self development
Politics / Social justice
Nature
Outdoor activities
Performing arts
Pets
Photography
Music
Movies & TV
Languages
Fashion or beauty
Gardening
History
Events & social
Drawing & painting

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Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Beginner
More details about my language interests
I am interested in learning to speak in any languages, but particularly to further develop my French speaking skills. I also would love to teach English to children or adults abroad!
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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Languages
Eco Projects
Teaching
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Life at a Farmstay
Helping around the house
General Maintenance
Some knowledge of:
Charity Work
Art Projects
Gardening
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Able to teach about:
Babysitting and creative play
Hospitality/Tourism
Helping with Computers/ Internet
More details about your skills
I currently have three part time jobs whilst studying at university. I am a bartender and waitress at a football club and a cricket club, and have over three years of hospitality experience. Furthermore, I work as an activity leader at an English language school in my city which caters to school groups and individual from around the world, including countries such as Italy, Spain and Jordan. For this role, I lead trips to major cities such as London providing tours for the students, often aged 12-18, as well as assisting them the partake in activities such as bowling and day trip to practice their English speaking and adjust to the UK smoothly.
My other experiences include volunteer work at a nursery for children aged 6 months to 4 years, volunteer work in a charity shop, and volunteering at London Fashion week as a backstage stylist.
Age
19
Some more information
- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
- Special dietary requirements
  I am a pescatarian (I do not eat meat but I do eat seafood)

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12 Apr 2024

Left by Workawayer (Melissa Louise) for host (Visit us in the north of ...)

I could not have asked for a better first experience using Workaway than when I decided to go and stay with Klara and Ricky at their amazing home in West Sweden. I was nervous for my trip, as it was my first time traveling alone, but from the moment I met Klara at the airport I felt calm and warmly welcomed.
Klara and Ricky's small farm is a… read more beautiful place to stay, located next to a gorgeous lake, and surrounded by a huge woodland; it is the perfect place for nature lovers or anyone in search of a peaceful lifestyle, secluded from busy everyday life. Their dogs (three Siberian huskies) are the sweetest creatures I have ever met, each with a distinct and wonderful personality; I grew very close to the dogs during my stay and was so sad to leave them, they are amazing company just like their owners! The two outdoor cats are also very sweet and so soft to have a cuddle with.
I stayed in my own cabin next to the main house, which was so cosy and had everything I needed for my stay, including my own bedroom, bathroom, kitchen and living room - it was like having my own home! The perfect place to go if I needed any time to myself to study or relax.
However, I spent most of my time in the main house or outdoors in the garden and surrounding land. Klara and Ricky were such kind hosts, and made sure I was included in everything, treating me like a member of the family. I joined their easter and birthday celebrations; we took small day trips together to surrounding towns; and at home had cosy dinners together followed by long conversations and board games. I truly felt as though I had lived with them forever and will miss staying there so so much! They were always ready to answer any questions I had about Sweden or life on a home-farm (or life in general!) over a fika, and I was happy to get to teach them about life in the UK. Sweden is a beautiful country with very friendly people. I would recommend for anyone who stays to take a trip into Gothenburg for the day, and especially to go to the Universeum which is an amazing nature museum.
During my stay, me and Klara managed to complete many different projects together including painting furniture for outdoors, wallpapering the entryway, planting fruits and vegetables, cleaning out the greenhouse, and many more daily tasks like feeding the chickens which all add to the experience of learning about a different lifestyle. I have learned so much from Klara and Ricky, like how to be more resourceful and use the things I have to make something new, and to not get stressed out when a project does not turn out how I hoped - we can simply start again!
I am truly grateful for the amazing experience that Klara and Ricky provided for me. I am really going to miss them and hope to go back and stay with them again whenever I can! I would recommend staying with this host to anybody who is uncertain, you will have an amazing time. Thank you Klara and Ricky, and good luck with your next workawayer :)

(I stayed for 4 weeks from March-April 2024)

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10 Apr 2024

Left by host (Visit us in the north of ...) for Workawayer (Melissa Louise)

We feel so blessed that Melissa wanted to stay with us. She is absolutely amazing in every single way. She has a big heart, is kind, social, fun, openminded and felt like a family member from the very first day. She is very easy, fits in every situation and with everyone we have introduced her for. She is a fast lerner, creative, smart, a very… read more

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