Michelle

Travel information

I am currently

Description

My name is Michelle, I'm 19 years old and I'm having a gap year this upcoming school year. Because I'm not quitte sure what I want to do in my life and which direction I want to go in. I've decided to go abroad this year and hopefully get to meet new people, find out more about myself and make memories I'll never forget.

I've always been interested in other countries and cultures and I hope this gap year can give me the opportunity to work and also gives me a change to explore the nature and get to know the place I'm staying. I'm a family person and getting along with the host family and learning more about their lifestyle and traditions is really important to me. I also love kids and I'm used to watching them and take care of them, so I would love to help a family out with their children and other household chores.

I'm a pretty quick learner and a hard-worker, I've got some experience with working on a farm and with animals, especially with dogs and horses, but I'm always open to learn new things. Preferably I would like to go somewhere with animals, because I like having them around, taking care of them and they also take care of me. I've also gone on ski trips since I'm little, so I'm used to some snow and cold.

I'm definitely up for a challenge and i would love to get out of my comfort zone.

Last but definitely not least ;) I really like to cook and bake, so I wouldn't mind helping out with that and maybe get to meet and cook some food of your culture.

I'm hoping to meet you soon and start a great experience :)

Interests

Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:  

Charity Work

Animal Care

Hospitality/Tourism

General Maintenance

DIY and building projects

Eco Projects

Language practice

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Some knowledge of:  

Life at a Farmstay

Babysitting and creative play

Creating/ Cooking family meals

Helping around the house

More details about your skills

I have a lot of babysitting experience, since I was 14 I've helped several families with children in between de age of 0 and 10 years old. I've experience in playing with them, taking care of them, bringing them to bed, cooking for and with them and also taking care of the household.

I've also been working at several places, such as a flower farm, a pizzeria and a supermarket, where I still work right now. So I have experience with helping people, working hard, working in a team and working independent.

My family and I live on farm, my dad used to be an agrarian until last year, so I'm used to living on a farm and the hectic times it can have sometimes. We have had animals since i was born, cats, dogs, horses even goats, chickens, bunny's and pigs. I've always helped taken care of them, which I love to do and I'm still around the horses and dogs a lot. I've quite some experience with training horses and dogs, but I would love to learn more about them and I'm definitely open for new methods.

I'm also teaching myself guitar, so I can play a little guitar :)

Languages

Languages spoken
Dutch: Fluent
English: Intermediate

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Age

20

Some more information

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  Smoker

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  Driver's licence

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  Allergies
  No

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  Special dietary requirements