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We are currently
At home
Description
Hello! We are two American friends (not a couple, just college students on a budget) looking to do something meaningful between semesters. Jason is a junior majoring in computer engineering at the University of Virginia, while Andrew is a junior majoring in data science at George Washington University.
Before junior year, we reflected on our extracurricular experiences and felt something was missing. Internships and other opportunities have been beneficial, but they develop a relatively narrow set of skills in the bigger picture. There is no doubt that the cultivation of these abilities is crucial for our future success in the workforce. However, we see Workaway as a chance to learn other practical skills that are equally beneficial (and perhaps more emotionally rewarding). While we know a fair amount about programming, computers, and math, we admittedly lack in other areas. Thus, we hope to improve as skilled workers through this experience.
Most importantly, we want to grow as people. In many ways, our upbringings have been insulated in that we have primarily lived and worked with people similar to ourselves. There is comfort in similarity, but it is also blinding in the sense that being around the same type of people means we do not know the ways of life that exist beyond our bubble. What if one of these ways of life better suits us? The answer is that we will not know unless we experience them.
Logistically speaking, we are two fit individuals eager to complete challenging physical and intellectual tasks. As mentioned, we have no experience in farming, but we (especially Andrew) have a strong desire to learn. Above all else, we are problem-solvers and critical thinkers; this ability will translate to productive outcomes with assigned duties, even without previous experience.
Interests
Animals
Nature
Fitness
Mountain
Gardening
Farming
Cooking & food
Beach
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: IntermediateMore details about my language interests
I am very interested in learning and practicing Spanish.
Skills and knowledge we'd like to share or learn
We're interested in:
Life at a Farmstay
Languages
Some knowledge of:
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Eco Projects
Animal Care
General Maintenance
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Helping around the house
Able to teach about:
Helping with Computers/ Internet
More details about your skills
As mentioned in the description, we are both currently college students with strong roots in computer science and math. Furthermore, we are both fit young men who learn quickly and adapt well to new environments. We both have some experience with power tools and general maintenance.
More specifically:
Jason is an Eagle Scout who grew up around nature, having gone on many backpacking trips ranging from a few days to a month.
Andrew cooks thrice daily, so he has ample experience (especially using stainless steel).
Age
22 & 22
Some more information
Smoker
Driver's licence
Allergies
NoSpecial dietary requirements
Andrew: cannot consume seed oils (canola, rapeseed, peanut, etc.); instead, consumes animal fats, coconut oil, olive oil.
