Anika

Germany
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I am Anika, 27 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've tried learning finnish (with questionable success) and I have a degree in english language and literature. I also speak a bit of french, and would totally be up for speaking french with someone.
I have a Master's degree in Biology. 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. Physical work is no problem for me, as I am quite fit and actually like doing some manual labour. I don't mind getting up early and getting my hands dirty.

I also love being creative and do all kinds of arts and crafts - everything from painting to sewing, sculpting to woodworking (although at a very basic level :) )
Interests

Hiking

Languages

Outdoor activities

DIY & crafts

Camping

Farming

Mountain

Gardening

Vegetarian or vegan
Languages spoken

German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Finnish: Beginner
French: Beginner
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:

Life at a Farmstay

Eco Projects

Languages

Art Projects

Some knowledge of:

Light gardening

Creative DIY projects

Light 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.
Age

28
What else ...

I do a Top-Notch Shakira impression!
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

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28 May 2026

Left by host (Join us on a organic coffee ...) for Workawayer ()

Anika is a wonderful volunteer to have on the farm, and we are very happy to have hosted her. She has a positive approach, is determined, proactive, passionate, and curious about the natural and cultural surroundings— a fast learner who is highly disciplined and never afraid of hard work. Anika has our highest recommendations.

(Excellent )

27 May 2026

Left by Workawayer () for host (Join us on a organic coffee ...)

First of all - thank you so much to Dipa and the whole Team. I had amazing time, and will definetly miss all of you!
I stayed at this place for 2 weeks in may. The place is absolutely beautiful, with coffee plants and fruit trees everywhere. I also want to point out that the house is exceptionally clean, which was very nice. The drive is very easy … read more

(Excellent )

24 May 2026

Left by Workawayer () for host (Join our family farm and ...)

I arrived at this beautiful farm in the end of march and stayed for 17 days. The place is quite easy to reach with Dhurbas excellent description. :) When I arrived, I immediately felt welcome. Both the family and the other volunteers created an atmosphere where I felt at home and had lots of fun. Besides the family, there are also some dogs always … read more

(Excellent )

10 Oct 2023

Left by host (Enjoy nature on our off-grid ...) for Workawayer ()

I had a wonderful time with Anika. She did me the big favour of accompanying me from Germany to here with my van, I was unsure whether I could make the long distance alone after a leg injury. We already got along very well on the journey and I would say it got better and better the more time we spent together. Apart from the human aspect, Anika … read more

(Excellent )

3 Oct 2023

Left by Workawayer () for host (Enjoy nature on our off-grid ...)

I stayed at Mo's finca for a month in september, and it was absolutely wonderful. Mo made me feel at home from the very minute I arrived, and during my stay I always felt comfortable. It was a very sociable time, and at some point we were 8 people - I loved it! We spent some time pruning trees and doing some other maintenance work, but also went … read more

(Excellent )

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28 May 2026

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27 May 2026

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24 May 2026

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(Excellent)

10 Oct 2023

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(Excellent)

3 Oct 2023

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(Excellent)

14 Jul 2021

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Here comes my (delayed) feedback for my amazing stay at Korbis farm.

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

(Excellent)

21 Jun 2021

Left by host for Workawayer

Anika was a very very motivated young workawayer and an immense support during her 10 days stay here in June.
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

(Excellent)

31 Mar 2021

Left by host (Help us with our organic ...) for Workawayer

Thanks Anika! We all enjoyed having you around! Anika can adapt to many kinds of works and is eager to learn and is creative. She can use tools. She can see what has to be done, makes a plan and takes initiative. She has a positive attitude toward life, has dreams and is going to make them happen:). I can recommend Anika for farmlife but also any … read more

(Excellent)

18 Mar 2021

Left by Workawayer for host (Help us with our organic ...)

Here comes my feedback (although a little late) for my wonderful stay at Johannas farm:
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

(Excellent)