Profile information
My status
At home
Description
Hey!
I am Anika, 22 years old and from Germany. I believe that to really get to know a culture you need to go beyond a one-week stay in a tourist hotel and instead get in touch with the people on a personal level - that is why workaway is such an incredible opportunity. I have experienced over and over that what enrichens me most is talking with people who show me new ideas, viewpoints and lifestyles that I have not considered yet, and make me think outside the box.
Also, I am very interested in languages. I am currently learning finnish, and I hope that I can improve my language skills when working with finnish speaking people. I also speak a bit of french, and would totally be up for speaking french with someone.
I am a biologist (in the making - studying in 4th year). Nature is something that plays a very big role in my life and it is very easy to impress me with some cool-looking bug or a weirdly shaped flower.
I generally spend a lot of time outside, going hiking, visiting zoos and botanical gardens, and working outside is a pleasure to me - that's why I'm eager to experience some farm life first hand.
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Life at a Farmstay
Eco Projects
Language practice
Art Projects
Some knowledge of:
Gardening
DIY and building projects
General Maintenance
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Helping around the house
Animal Care
More details about your skills
I have gained some experience with children during a gap year in a kindergarten in Austria.
I'm good with plants and animals and I love working outside - whenever I visit my parents I usually spend a good portion of the day doing some maintenance work in the backyard.
I have no problems with getting up early, since I am an early bird by default. Also I like physical labour and I've got no problems with getting my hands dirty.
Although I might not be the strongest person, I have a lot of stamina and I'm good with tools.
I'm able to work responsibly and independently once I know the tasks. I'm a self-starter and always eager to put in all I've got. I'm a quick learner and once I've learned the basics of something, I'm very determined and passionate about it.
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Finnish: Beginner
French: Beginner
Age
23
What else ...
I am good at imitating a british accent. That's probably a pretty useless skill, but it's a fun fact I can tell about myself.
Some more information
Smoker
Driver's licence
Allergies
Special dietary requirements
Vegetarian, but if the meat is game or from your own farm, I have no problem with it
Feedback
Korbinian, Johanna and Oma were very welcoming and kind guests. They really went out of their way to make us feel at home, and it was super nice to stay with them.
The amount and kind of work we had to do was flexible. For a large part, the weather was too hot to work for… read more
Not only the she made every task we gave her with best interest and execution. But she also did see and work out tasks we didn't even mentioned on her own!
Anika did not complain about heat, dirty work, bad smells or anything else and… read more
I arrived at the beginning of january, and I immediately felt welcome. Johanna and Kyösti are both amazing hosts, and working and living with them was a joy. The work was fun, and it never really felt like work at all. I was also able to start my own projects,… read more
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Feedback
Korbinian, Johanna and Oma were very welcoming and kind guests. They really went out of their way to make us feel at home, and it was super nice to stay with them.
The amount and kind of work we had to do was flexible. For a large part, the weather was too hot to work for… read more
Not only the she made every task we gave her with best interest and execution. But she also did see and work out tasks we didn't even mentioned on her own!
Anika did not complain about heat, dirty work, bad smells or anything else and… read more
I arrived at the beginning of january, and I immediately felt welcome. Johanna and Kyösti are both amazing hosts, and working and living with them was a joy. The work was fun, and it never really felt like work at all. I was also able to start my own projects,… read more