Sophie

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I am currently

Description

Hi,
Thanks for reading my profile! I'm 22 years old, I'm on a gap year and have been away from home for 6 months. Normally, I'm a law and politics student in New Zealand.

I have been travelling mostly in Europe, and I spent one semester doing Erasmus in the south of Germany. On the weekends I visited other cities and did some hiking. Alongside the erasmus, for about 10 hours a week I looked after a lovely 8-month old baby. I got on really well with the family, and it was a special part of my time in Germany.

In New Zealand I live in the south, in a student flat. Its quite cold but its a fun place to live!

I grew up around animals (dogs, cats, horses), so I'm comfortable on a farm or orchard. I have spent a lot of time by the sea, sometimes living on a boat. I love hiking and biking, and I love meeting new people and hanging out.

I enjoy sharing a meal together and I'm used to pitching in around the house with cooking, cleaning etc. Mostly, it would be great to learn how your daily routine is, and become part of that!

Interests

Languages

Languages spoken
English: Fluent
German: Intermediate
French: Intermediate

More details about my language interests
I'm interested in practising my German or French. Happy to teach English or basic French.

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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:  

Gardening

Eco Projects

DIY and building projects

Life at a Farmstay

Creating/ Cooking family meals

General Maintenance

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Some knowledge of:  

Charity Work

Being an elderly companion

Teaching

Animal Care

Babysitting and creative play

Helping around the house

Hospitality/Tourism

Helping with Computers/ Internet

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Able to teach about:  

Languages

More details about your skills

I'm generally quite active/outdoorsy, and good at probelm solving or following instructions.

I grew up around dogs, cats, and horses, and we spent time on our cousin's small farm, so I am used to being in the country.

I am a capable windsurfer, wingfoiler, paddle boarder and can sail very small boats. I have spent a lot of time on a sailboat, so I can help out with simple things as crew, but I have no qualifications.

I love to look after children, especially if they are allowed to explore what is interesting to them and play a lot. I have been a babysitter for a family of 4, my 4 year old cousin, and an 8-month old baby.

I live independently, so I can cook clean and do other house chores.

Age

23

What else ...

My family have a dog, Scout, and three cats, and a horse. We live close to the sea. I love to swim, especially when the water is very cold!

Some more information

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  Driver's licence

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  Special dietary requirements