Profile information
Travel information
I am currently
At home
My next destination:
Budapest, Hungary - from Dec 2025 until Dec 2025 View all
Description
Volunteering is the best way to travel.
Hi! My name is Denise. I’m 19 years old, from the Philippines, and I’m currently studying veterinary medicine in Romania.
I moved alone to Romania almost a year ago thanks to a scholarship. Starting over in a new country is both scary and exciting, but being able to call my family back home made settling down easier. After I adjusted to the climate, the language, and the foods. I decided to work part-time at a local pub. I never expected that that would be my first job because it's very far from my personality, but it offers enough flexibility to work and study at the same time. I was able to manage since I only take the Romanian language course once a day. So I would attend class in the morning and work in the evening. I stayed behind the bar mixing drinks, pouring beers, and washing dishes, which doesn't sound too difficult until I have to do it for hours with very little break. Some days are fun, while some days are very tiring. It was interesting to see the Romanian nightlife; they dance in circles as if they choreographed it beforehand and drink a lot of beers. Working also taught me to appreciate the people in the workforce more.
After I saved up enough money, I left the job to go for summer vacation. I applied to a volunteering program of the European Solidarity Corps and got accepted in Hungary. There I spent two weeks helping with the construction of the social farm. I helped with varnishing and smoothing the wood, painting, making the roof, and much more. My fellow volunteers came from different countries in Europe; they were spontaneous and knowledgeable. Their confidence inspired me to be more confident with myself. After that, I went to my first workaway in the north of Holland, where I helped mostly with household chores. Needless to say, I love this kind of travelling. It brings me closer to culture and the people. Now, I am studying veterinary medicine in Romanian language and got featured in three national tv stations because of that.
Interests
Self development
Movies & TV
Culture
Gardening
Drawing & painting
Books
Team sports
Yoga / Wellness
Adventure sports
Beach
Camping
Cycling
Fitness
Hiking
Mountain
Nature
Outdoor activities
Sailing / Boating
Water sports
Winter sports
Videography
Pets
Photography
Music
Languages
Cooking & food
Art & design
Animals
Languages
Languages spoken
Tagalog: Fluent
English: Intermediate
Romanian: BeginnerMore 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.
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
DIY and building projects
Gardening
Animal Care
Life at a Farmstay
Eco Projects
Some knowledge of:
Art Projects
Languages
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Helping with Computers/ Internet
More details about your skills
I can cook and follow recipes or tutorials with ease.
Language Skills:
Filipino - Native
English - Conversational
Romanian - Basic
Age
19
What else ...
Recording videos is something I really enjoy
Some more information
Smoker
Driver's licence
Allergies
Special dietary requirements
