Coleman & Emily

Travel information

We are currently

Activities we are interested in:

Pretty much anything! We especially love the outdoors and are interested in ecological work, farming, etc. We love hiking, camping, cooking, bouldering, surfing, playing music, and just helping out!

Description

Coleman: I'm very adventurous and hard-working, but I'm also pretty easy-going and enjoy just going with the flow. I really appreciate a job well done, and enjoy problem-solving and trouble-shooting. I've always been an outdoorsy person, spending most of my childhood outside exploring nearby woodlands and working on little projects. I'm pretty handy with basic carpentry, landscaping, gardening, home improvement, and outdoor/forestry work. I have a good deal of ingenuity, and can usually make do with limited resources. I'm a very optimistic guy, and always try to see the positives in things even when they go wrong. I have a BS degree in Kinesiology, a minor in Ecology, and a minor in Psychology from Texas A&M University, and really enjoy learning about pretty much anything.

I've been fortunate enough to travel to Costa Rica (with a high school friend) and to Brazil (on a Wildlife/Fisheries study abroad). These were amazing experiences and both further solidified my desire to travel and fully experience different cultures with all kinds of different people. I have volunteer work experience from various church trips in high school, mostly improving people's homes (painting, replacing siding, etc.)

I really enjoy making music, hiking, bouldering, surfing, camping, and pretty much any other outdoor activities. I don't yet have any teaching experience, but I have my TEFL certification and can help out with teaching English if applicable. I'm stoked about seeing new places and meeting new people, and can't wait to get going on this journey!


Emily: I quickly found since graduating college that I want more for my life than a 9-to-5 occupation. I've always been adventurous, curious, and drawn to new things. Being in nature grounds me, and discovering new places brings me great joy. I grew up in South Texas, and my first time out of state was the summer after my sophomore year of high school when I went to New York City. Additionally, I was able to spend two weeks in India during college. I have spent some time in other states, but have mainly travelled throughout Texas, and I am beyond ready to see as much of the world as I can.

I have a Bachelor's degree in Social Work from the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor and am particularly drawn to learning through sociology and psychology. I have managerial and leadership experience, and I am great at organizing and problem-solving. I am empathetic, caring, and am most satisfied with my life when I am doing something productive with my hands. I've spent time gardening, painting, clearing land, and doing yardwork; I am well-versed in childcare, customer service, cooking, and cleaning. I am also extremely willing and able to learn new skills along the way!

I enjoy hiking, bouldering, camping, live music, baking, drawing, reading, deep conversation, and making teas and cuddling with my cat. I am probably my happiest when I am exploring the outdoors with Coleman and friends. I'm more introverted than extraverted, and usually need some quiet solitude to balance the rush of everyday life.

I am beyond excited to learn more of the world through this program and can't wait for all the new people we are going to meet!

Interests

Languages

Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Beginner

More details about my language interests
We both currently only have a very basic level of understanding, but we would both love to learn and improve our Spanish! Additionally, I (Coleman) am TEFL certified and am interested in teaching English.

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Skills and knowledge we'd like to share or learn

Some knowledge of:  

Gardening

DIY and building projects

Babysitting and creative play

General Maintenance

Creating/ Cooking family meals

Life at a Farmstay

Eco Projects

Helping around the house

Teaching

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Able to teach about:  

Languages

More details about your skills

Coleman: Carpentry, Handy Work, Landscaping, Gardening, Music, Ecological Knowledge, Outdoor Work, TEFL Certified, Patience, Enthusiasm, Great Work Ethic, Heavy Lifting, Adaptability

Emily: Baking, Gardening, Cooking, Cleaning, Child Care, Outdoor Work, Organizing, Customer Service, Optimism, Great Work Ethic, Social Work, Patience, Art, Adaptability

Age

24 & 24

What else ...

Emily has asthma, but it's very manageable and we'll have an inhaler at all times

Some more information

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  Smoker

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  Driver's licence

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  Allergies
  Coleman has no allergies, Emily has a slight peanut allergy (not life-threatening)

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  Special dietary requirements
  We are both lactose intolerant, but can definitely make do if dairy is unavoidable. Emily has a gluten intolerance and, again, is allergic to peanuts (not life-threatening). We are both able to provide our own meals when alternatives are needed.