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I am currently

Description

Hi, my name is Rina. I’m originally from Ukraine, but I’ve been living in Germany for the past four years, where I am currently studying East Asian Studies at Freie Universität Berlin.
Ever since my first trip abroad, I’ve been curious to understand what life in other countries really feels like for the people who live there. What traditions and social problems shape it, and what makes each culture so unique and sometimes difficult for outsiders to fully understand.
That curiosity is the reason I chose my major, and why I try to travel as much as possible during my vacations. I feel that traveling and meeting new people truly fulfills me, broadens my horizons, and helps me become a better version of myself.
That’s also why I joined Workaway, to combine something I love with the opportunity to be helpful at the same time.

Interests

Self development

Sustainability

Culture

Charity work

Plant care

Photography

Languages

Music

Cooking & food

Books

Cycling

Hiking

Outdoor activities

Fitness

Nature

Languages

Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Ukrainian: Fluent
Japanese: Beginner

More details about my language interests
I am currently trying to improve my Japanese. I would also be happy to help teach or practice German and English.

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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:  

Babysitting and creative play

Eco Projects

Charity Work

Art Projects

Teaching

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Some knowledge of:  

Helping around the house

Animal Care

Languages

House & pet sitting

Creating/ Cooking family meals

More details about your skills

I enjoy communicating with people and believe that every person,and even the smallest conversation, can teach you something new. I am a quick learner, very patient, and reliable.
I speak Ukrainian, German, and English fluently, and I have a beginner level of Japanese. I also handle stressful situations well and stay calm under pressure.

Age

19

What else ...

I’ve been interested in Asian cultures ever since we first read haiku in literature class at my school in Ukraine. I couldn’t understand why it felt so touching and beautiful, even though the Ukrainian translation made little sense and was so different from everything we had studied before. From that moment on, I fell down a rabbit hole of exploring and trying to understand what had drawn me in back then.
I currently work as a barista and love making coffee and chatting with customers. I also have a genuine interest in tea and tea ceremony and enjoy learning more about them.
I have been a bookworm since childhood and will never miss a chance to talk about books.

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  Allergies
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  Special dietary requirements
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