Awa Diagne

Senegal
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I am currently
Travelling
Activities i am interested in:
Will be in Mexico around last week of June !
Description
Hello everyone!

I am Awa and I come from Senegal (the best country on earth obviously :) ! My passions are the brain, languages, travel but that's just a few of my interests. I wish I had 7 lifetimes to do everything I'm interested in (interior design, cooking, neuroscience, ...). For this lifetime, I decided to give more time to my true passion: languages. I speak 3 languages fluently (Wolof, French and English). I also speak intermediate German and Spanish. I'm learning currently Arabic, Mandarin and Russian. I cannot stop !!

I love travelling and have the itch for the road. I am easygoing, sarcastic (the right dose), funny and open-minded. I value in a person authenticity, honesty, kindness and easygoing'NESS'. I would like to believe that I can have a conversation with anyone as I am extrovert and curious. I can't wait to learn more about your story that led you to Workaway and hopefully be part of your adventure !

I'm looking to be part of a family, with kids preferably as I love them. I don't mind also joining an initiative that's doing good local work that benefit indigenous/ local populations. My favorites areas as you must've understood it at this point are languages, education and local development.

Awa
Interests
Sailing / Boating
Politics / Social justice
Blogging
Culture
Fashion or beauty
Charity work
Carpentry
Writing
Technology
History
Events & social
Cooking & food
Beach
Team sports
Drawing & painting
Astronomy
Water sports
Sustainability
Mountain
Art & design

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Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
French: Fluent
Wolof: Fluent
German: Intermediate
Arabic: Beginner
Russian: Beginner
More details about my language interests
This workawayer has indicated that they would be interested in sharing their language(s) or learning a new language. You can contact them directly to discuss this.
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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Babysitting and creative play
General Maintenance
Eco Projects
Helping around the house
Hospitality/Tourism
Languages
Helping with Computers/ Internet
Teaching
Some knowledge of:
Charity Work
Art Projects
More details about your skills
I am a translattor and interpreter. Our job is to help people communicate the most accurately possible. I love this career, even though it's one of the most stressful that exist. Imagine translating spoken word in real time while memorizing what the speaker says next while saying the translation !

I have a Bachelor in Social Sciences (Politics and Law - Subsaharan Africa) and a Master Degree in International Public Management (Diplomacy and Project Management). I am currently pursuing a Master's degree in Translation and Interpretation. I am well-versed in issues related to international affairs, economics, political science, history and other social sciences.

On the less serious side of things, I am thrilled to help with most things as I'm curious and adventurous and I'm a quick learner. I did a solo travel in South East Asia being a young muslim black woman, I think I can handle most things :)

Skills:
- Babysitting, Home-sitting, Home-schooling, cooking, shopping, help with the house
- translation, subtitling and transcription in French, English and Wolof
- teaching French, English or Wolof / language practice or initiation
- Marketing, PR, Branding, research for NGOs, associations, social entrepreneurship initiatives ...
Age
28
Some more information
- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
  shellfish (praws, lobster, ..)
- Special dietary requirements
  I'm muslim so I don't eat pork, nor drink alcohol/ eat meals containing wine. I eat Halal meat. However, this isn't too much of a problem as I can always cook for myself meat if I want it and eat vegetarian options with the family.

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22 Oct 2022

Left by Workawayer (Awa Diagne) for host (Be part of our relaxed family ...)

I spent nearly a month at Mariana and Martin's house with their three children. They were my final stop on my road trip through Mexico.

Family and surroundings: Children are engaging and inquisitive. The oldest daughter is very intelligent and speaks quite a bit of English. I needed to practice my Spanish with the young boy more. Emilia, the… read more baby, is my favorite. She's a sweetheart who reminded me of caring for my nephews and nieces. The family is more modern Mexican in nature. My room and bathroom were both lovely. The house is in a complex that has a gym and nice pool that you can use. The location was a little out of the way from the center of Merida, which I should have anticipated. It costs me a lot of money to take an uber to the center, so plan accordingly. However, if you can get past the oppressive humidity and heat, Merida has a lot to offer. Mariana, the mother, spoke with me in Spanish every day, and I appreciated her corrections. Martin is very nice and funny, which added to the enjoyment of my stay. The family shared delicious homemade food, and lunch was frequently eaten together. This is my favorite exchange because I miss my family meals while I'm away from home.

Tasks: Monday through Friday, from 2 to 7 p.m., I was in charge of playing with the kids and teaching them English. The task is not difficult in and of itself. But, as with children, you must be patient. We had enjoyable sessions as well as days when the children refused to learn anything. Again, patience is the key word.

Communication: Good. Martina and Martin are lovely people but I wasn't always sure what the day's plans were. I like to plan ahead of time, so be prepared to be a little flexible on this front. The parents were open to communication, which is all you really need for a pleasant experience. If you want something different out of the exchange, you should advocate for yourself and tell them about it and I'm sure they will try to accommodate.

I'd like to thank Mariana and Martin for being generous, for hosting me and allowing me into their family life. I will never forget those beautiful and kind children.. I will definitely pay them a visit the next time I am in Merida.

Last words: I recommend this family because they put me in good conditions. The work load was reasonable. After I left, I wanted to go to Cozumel and they were so nice to let me stay at their apartment on the island. They are generous and young parents and I wish them all the best in life.

Muchísimas gracias. Somos amigos por la vida :)

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