Emily

Travel information

I am currently

Description

Dear Workaway-community,

I am so happy that I have joined you here. After I've spent six months in Cameroon for my practical semester, I travelled through different countries in Southern Africa, where I decided to try Workaway and Couchsurfing...Best decision I could take! I have not only learnt a lot about sustainable farming, permaculture and environmental practices, but I got to know such warm and heartly people, interesting ways of living, and inspirational minds and organisations. I am so grateful for all the experience I could make so far, for the friendships and warm feeling that have remained with me.

Now, where I am almost done with my Bachelor, I am thrilled for a new experience, for new people to meet and new cultures to greet, until I start with my Master's.

So now, something about me:
I am Emily. I grew up on a residentual farm, where I developed a strong binding to nature and a love for animals. For me, it is one of the most important tasks of our time, to protect this nature, this Earth which we call home. That's why I decided to study Environmental Engineering, where I have learnt a lot about Renewable Energies, Circular Economy and (Waste-)Water Treatment. Due to my studies, I have spent one year in the Global South which was the most enriching time of my life. The experiences I've made and the things I've learnt, I am trying to bring into german society now with education programms of "Bildung trifft Entwicklung" to be part of a change to a more understanding and less prejudice-dominated society. Next to that I am engaging in the local Unicef-group in my town, which is a real light-bringer for me.
Apart from that I love to swim, I really enjoy reading and at the moment I am invested in learning knitting;)

I am an open person, I take my energy from engaging with people, from good conversations, from laughing and...eating. I really love all different types of food^^ Still, sometimes I need my time to rest, to connect to myself and my thoughts and am happy being on my own.

I am excited, reading all the interesting host-profiles and would be happy, being part of one of your projects:)

Sending lots of sunshine to all of you🌞

Interests

Hiking

Languages

Politics / Social justice

Nature

Van life

Charity work

Gardening

Farming

Technology

Writing

Vegetarian or vegan

Self development

Sustainability

Outdoor activities

Mountain

History

Events & social

Culture

Cooking & food

Camping

Books

Astronomy

Beach

Animals

Languages

Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
French: Beginner

More details about my language interests
I would like to improve my french-skills and also learn a bit arabic if possible:) I am happy to help german-learners.

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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:  

Eco Projects

Gardening

DIY and building projects

General Maintenance

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Some knowledge of:  

Animal Care

Life at a Farmstay

Helping around the house

More details about your skills

I can help with every task that applies in the house; cleaning, taking care of children, basic maintenance, gardening. I can also take care of animals (feeding, cleaning out). Otherwise, I am a fast learner and am eager to learn everything that's needed, if you show me:)
In my studies I gained basic knowledge in renewable energies and (waste-)water treatment, maybe there is a possibility to apply that:)
I am reliable and love to connect and communicate with people.

Age

22

Some more information

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  Smoker

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  Driver's licence

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  Allergies

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  Special dietary requirements
  Normally I live a vegetarian lifestyle, but since I am travelling I eat meat when it does not come from industrial production