Merle

Travel information

I am currently

Description

Hello!
My name is Merle and I'm planning my year abroad in Japan before I dive into my teaching career!

I have finished my Master of Education in Arts and English early this year and decided I wanted a year abroad before I fully commit to teaching in Germany.

I am easygoing, creative, friendly and love to make new friends while traveling!
On my journeys I keep art journals to keep my memories not only in my mind but also on paper by drawing interactions, memories, impressive sights or anything else that caught my interest. It's so nice to be able to flip through an entire trip like this and I'd love to be able to "revisit" Japan in this way years ahead from now by flipping through my journals :)

As this is supposed to be a work and travel year, you will find me doing all kinds of stuff when I'm off duty from my work.
Most likely you can find me somewhere drawing or sketching in my journal, practicing my Japanese skills, hopefully befriending some locals or other travellers, having some tea in a tea house close by, wandering around waiting for something interesting to discover.
I'm always in for new adventures and things to do and try out. I'm sure I will find a new hobby to try during my time abroad!

Interests

Vegetarian or vegan

Events & social

Culture

Music

Drawing & painting

DIY & crafts

Cooking & food

Books

Art & design

Winter sports

Nature

Mountain

Hiking

Dancing

Beach

Outdoor activities

Languages

Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
French: Beginner

More details about my language interests
I can teach you German or practice English with you if you want! I'd love a language exchange, so I can learn Japanese!

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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:  

Gardening

DIY and building projects

Being an elderly companion

General Maintenance

Life at a Farmstay

Eco Projects

Charity Work

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Some knowledge of:  

Creating/ Cooking family meals

Animal Care

Helping with Computers/ Internet

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Able to teach about:  

Babysitting and creative play

Helping around the house

Hospitality/Tourism

Languages

Art Projects

Teaching

More details about your skills

I have a Masters of Education with the subjects English and Arts. I get along with kids of all ages and love to work at schools or preschools, especially when I get to do creative projects with kids!
I can paint, draw, sketch, I know how to sew, basic cross stitching and more.
Name an art technique and I will go learn it via Youtube tutorials! (If I haven't tried it before)

Along my studies I have been working in a brewery where it gets very busy, especially during the christmas market season. Now that I finished my degree, I am working part time in a bakery along the shifts at the brewery.
I am used to working in a team, doing my tasks fast and efficiently and it comes easy to me to be customer friendly, keeping a smile on at all times. I love working with people. I am very chatty and friendly and am always hoping to make someone's day a bit better with a smile and some small talk if time allows! (Germans can be a bit grumpy but tend to warm up easily when they are confronted with some friendliness :) )

So to conclude:
-I love working in a team, but can also work efficiently alone
-I like working with kids or people in general
-I have experience with working with both adults and kids of all ages!
-I am very creative and am versed around various art techniques

Age

27

Some more information

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  Smoker

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  Driver's licence

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  Allergies

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  Special dietary requirements
  I am vegetarian. If there is no way around and there is just fish or bone broth in there, I might make an exception.