Alicia

United States
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Travel information
I am currently
At home
Activities i am interested in:
I love hiking, backpacking, writing, reading, and swimming. Being active and moving my body in some way is very important for me.
My next destination:
Hawaii, United States - from May 2022 until Aug 2022
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Description
Hi! I am a university student from Connecticut in my second year at school in Vermont. I took a gap year last year because of COVID and it was one of the best decisions of my life. I have a passion for traveling and learning new languages and cultures. I am hardworking and love being outdoors immersed in nature.
Interests
Mountain
Beach
Nature
Camping
Sailing / Boating
Adventure sports
Water sports
Winter sports
Yoga / Wellness
Outdoor activities
Hiking
Charity work
Farming
Gardening
Sustainability
Animals
Pets
Languages
Art & design
Drawing & painting

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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Gardening
Life at a Farmstay
Art Projects
Some knowledge of:
Eco Projects
Animal Care
Charity Work
Able to teach about:
Babysitting and creative play
Language practice
Teaching
More details about your skills
I am very hardworking and motivated and love having tasks to do to keep busy. A couple years ago I stayed in an indigenous village in Costa Rica and helped build a new bathroom for the local school. I love that kind of direct community immersion and impact and hope to be able to have more experiences like that.

Last year I did my first workaway in St. Croix, USVI, where I helped renovate a vegan eco hotel. I did a lot of painting, various construction projects, gardening, and also learned how to cook lots of delicious vegan dishes.

A couple months later, I made my way to Switzerland where I au paired for a family with three young boys.

I am a quick learner so I can help with lots of different types of work, whether it be reception duties at a hostel, painting and some construction (though I'm not a professional by any means), teaching English, childcare, and welcoming/entertaining guests. I'm a pretty flexible person so I'm open to other possibilities as well.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Intermediate
French: Intermediate
More details about my language interests
My mom is from Spain but because I don't use my Spanish that often, it is getting a little bit rusty. I understand everything but speaking is a little harder for me. I would hate to lose the language completely, so I really want to spend this summer practicing. I am happy to teach English, and in high school I tutored a young girl from Germany in English.
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Age
21
Some more information
- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
- Special dietary requirements
  pescatarian

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08/05/2021

Left by Workawayer (Alicia) for host (Come and join our happy ...)

I had an interesting experience with Nicole and Andy's family in Lengnau and I appreciated the opportunity. The village is well situated to visit most parts of Switzerland easily, so I was lucky to be able to explore the beautiful country on the weekends. The boys are very entertaining and full of energy, and the work is quite simple. My… read more

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20/02/2021

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Alicia is outgoing, helpful and considerate. She aims to please and she jumps in and tries new things. While she was here she really enjoyed snorkeling and then signed up for scuba lessons at one of the shops in town. From helping out in the gardens to taking on restoration projects, Alicia was always happy to lend a hand and we very much… read more

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06/02/2021

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So grateful to have been able to work and stay here a couple months ago. Ryan and Corina are two of the most generous and welcoming people, and they go out of their way to make everyone feel happy and at home. You can expect lots of night snorkels down at Butler Bay, movie nights, trips to the farmers market, and beach volleyball days. Corina is a… read more great cook and loves sharing her tasty recipes with everyone. I came here hardly knowing anything about cooking and left with a whole bunch of recipes to cook for my friends and family at home.

Ryan and Corina are both extremely passionate people, whether that be about veganism, environmental conservation, or ultimate frisbee. Ryan was so excited to go night snorkeling with us one night that despite his freshly twisted ankle, he came hobbling down the steep hill towards the bay, limping and crutch in hand. My last day there, Corina organized a fun little sushi night, where we all made our own rolls and watched a slideshow with pictures of everyone from their stay. I was there for Thanksgiving, and wow what a feast we had. Corina started planning dishes and who would prepare what over a week beforehand. The afternoons and evenings prior to that Thursday were spent in the kitchen, everyone’s hands full whipping up delicious vegan dishes. We had 3 long tables full of food that everyone had come together to prepare and it was amazing. We finished off the evening doing Zumba in the main living room. These are just a few examples of Ryan and Corina’s dedication to their workawayers. They really go above and beyond in every way.

The work isn't easy but it is very reasonable and rewarding. Ryan and Corina are always happy to assist if you have questions about anything. You work Mon-Fri from 7-12, and then everyone eats lunch together. After that, you have the rest of the day free to hit the beach, hike up to the old lighthouse (which gives you incredible views down the northern coast of the island), or go for a snorkel down by the bay. There are a bunch of bikes for workawayers to get to the town of Frederiksted or one of the beaches nearby. It is a very healthy and balanced work-play lifestyle. Also I highly recommend getting scuba certified while you’re there. It honestly might have been the coolest thing I have ever done. Overall, couldn’t have asked for a better first workaway or better hosts.

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