Michael

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I like to do research in my field--economics of religious philosophy. I also like to be in nature to go hiking, swimming (sometimes), I like to garden, I love learning and problem solving.

Description

I like to be outside in fresh air, clean water, and around warm fires. I like simple living and high thinking. I like to travel, but am looking for a place to settle down.
I study economics and am an aspiring PhD student. My research is at the combination of religious philosophy and economics. There is actually a lot of economics in religious philosophy that is relevant independent of faith.
I am single; I arrived in Germany in 2013 to study in Marburg. There I earned my M.Sc. in economics and started my Ph.D. It has been quite an Odyssey since then.

At the moment I am waiting on a judgement from a legal proceeding that took place at a university in the Ruhr gebiet. After I receive the judgement I will be applying for Ph.D. positions here in Germany. I am looking for a (WorkAway) situation that will allow me to continue seeking out a Ph.D. position while I contribute to a community or individual(s) what I am able with my skill set. The process of finding placement could take anywhere from 2-6 months. I prefer to find a situation that can facilitate my personal agenda while benefiting from my skill-set.

Before studying economics I spent about 10 years living in Hare Krishna monasteries in the US, Germany, India, and Bangladesh. The experience shaped my character and I identity. I continue to study religious philosophy and discover ways of communicating the benefits of religious philosophy to the academic body that is primarily consisting of non-theistic and agnostic persons.
I enjoy to speak about my research and religious philosophy in general but am not liking to share with persons that are uninterested.

My research and related information can be found here:
researching-religion.de
https://sites.google.com/view/michael-perdue/home
https://www.researchgate.net/profile/John_Perdue2/research
https://www.couchsurfing.com/people/michael.perdue

Interests

Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:  

Eco Projects

Animal Care

Life at a Farmstay

Babysitting and creative play

Creating/ Cooking family meals

Hospitality/Tourism

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Some knowledge of:  

Gardening

DIY and building projects

Helping around the house

General Maintenance

Helping with Computers/ Internet

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Able to teach about:  

Language practice

Teaching

More details about your skills

I have some light construction skills and related skills developed while managing rental units. I prefer to garden! I have cloning skills and indoor gardening skills. i can do hard so-called grunt work in a garden, no problems. I can also edit English, teach English, Math, Economics, Philosophy, etc. I can wash dishes and have some practice with this task as well as mopping floors and cleaning toilets.

I can also cook, but am not so expert at this.

I am also good at listening.

Languages

Languages spoken
English: Fluent
German: Intermediate

More details about my language interests
I can teach English for conversation.

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Age

48

What else ...

I spoke about "other interesting" things in the previous description. Additionally, I practice mindfulness, meditation, I like to read and talk about philosophy and economics. I am low maintenance and also like to spend time just listening and being quiet.

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  Special dietary requirements
  VEGAN/ VEGETARIAN