Hannah

United States
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Description
Hi there! I'm a recent graduate with a degree in Sociology/Anthropology and French studies. I find joy in exploring new cities, learning & teaching languages and spending time in the outdoors. While in college I had the opportunity to do two semesters abroad, one in Arusha, Tanzania and another in Strasbourg, France. I also spent a summer working at a hostel in the Old Port of Montréal, Canada. Living in these places opened my mind to diverse ways of living and allowed me to connect with so many people. I love having conversations that broaden my perspectives on the world and challenge how I experience my identity. I'd really love to use Workaway as a chance to grow my language skills and have cross-cultural exchange. I would love to meet you and share experiences together!
Interests
Camping
Adventure sports
Yoga / Wellness
Outdoor activities
Hiking
Farming
Sustainability
Animals
Pets
Languages
Vegetarian or vegan
Self development
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Gardening
Being an elderly companion
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Life at a Farmstay
Helping around the house
Charity Work
Some knowledge of:
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Hospitality/Tourism
Art Projects
Able to teach about:
Language practice
Teaching
More details about your skills
I have worked as a nanny, a barista, a hostess at a restaurant, as an English language tutor, at the front desk of a hostel and as a French professor's assistant. My expertise ranges from being able to create lesson plans, handle customer service experiences and do daily house cleaning tasks. At my university, I've also worked alongside a professor for the Teaching Excellence Program to improve their teaching skills and help them create an engaging classroom environment. I am attentive, self-motivated and detail-oriented. My adaptability makes me able to succeed in any situation and I love problem-solving as much as I do working one-one with someone. I look forward to whatever type of opportunity comes my way and believe my diverse skillset makes me helpful in whatever way you need it.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Intermediate
Swahili (Kiswahili): Beginner
More details about my language interests
Having studied French for 8 years I have a deep appreciation for the language and feel very confident speaking it both in casual conversation and academic settings. I would love to teach English to native French speakers and understand effective ways of walking through the steps of doing so. In addition to French, I speak basic Swahili and Spanish having taken a semester of both languages while in college. I would love to continue growing my knowledge of these and the chance to meet someone who could help me do that would be fantastic.
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Age
23
What else ...
I love to go on hikes, do yoga, cycle, rock climb and practice naturalhorsemanship. The chance to be active while doing Workaway would be great! I also like trying out new activities and recently have enjoyed flower pressing and hammocking. Introduce me to something new! I'd love to try it out.
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- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
- Special dietary requirements
  Vegetarian

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04/11/2021

Left by host for Workawayer (Hannah)

It has been our pleasure to host Hannah over the last few week. She arrived within a few days of initial communication which suited all of us.
Hannah did some very good work, which most of the time was painting which she did extremely well and quickly understood the tasks and how we liked things done.
Hannah is a very friendly, interesting person… read more

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04/11/2021

Left by Workawayer (Hannah) for host for (Help us around the house in ...)

I stayed with Mike & Peter for three weeks and couldn't be more grateful to them for hosting me. They brought compassion and humor to every moment of the work and made it feel like such a memorable experience. They were never short on thank you's for the work I was doing and went above and beyond to make sure I was provided for during my time with… read more

(Excellent )

07/10/2021

Left by host (Join a Canadian Hungarian ...) for Workawayer (Hannah)

Hannah was a perfect fit for us and I think her attitude, skills and experience make her an excellent choice for anyone in this programme. She communicates clearly and reliably and can speak several languages. She quickly adapted to working with Julia outside or maintaining the gites. She was incredibly patient with our boys, and was great at… read more

(Excellent )

03/10/2021

Left by Workawayer (Hannah) for host for (Join a Canadian Hungarian ...)

I spent a little over three weeks with Julia, Peter, the kids and Max the lovely Labrador, and I couldn't have asked for a better first Workaway experience! They made me feel welcome from the moment I stepped into their home and I really felt like a part of the family by the time I left. They showed me kindness, care and a personal interest in who… read more I was, asking questions and engaging in conversation with me all the time. I also got to learn a bit about Hungarian culture, hear the language and even try a few dishes!

The work ranged day by day but the primary jobs were picking tomatoes and figs, preserving harvested food and cleaning the gîtes as guests came and went. Julia did a great job of communicating with me about what needed to be done that day and was really considerate of the hours, encouraging me to go explore a new town some afternoons and always giving weekends off. She was also so willing to teach and share, through her I learned about organic gardening, selling produce, running a small business and so much more. The candid conversations we had as we worked really showed me what a strong and hardworking person Julia is, I feel so lucky for the time we got to spend together!

I also really enjoyed time spent with Peter, he has an interesting background with a keen sense about the world. Hearing his ideas and sharing in conversation with him was a great part of my stay and I appreciated how he would always share bits of history with me about the surrounding area or various things we encountered.

Hanging out with Manu & Rafa was great as well, they're both friendly, smart, and hilarious! I won't forget our time spent playing in the pool, goofing around in the evenings or practicing for football games. I already miss being away from all the energy, excitement, and fun they brought everyday!

L'Isle-Jourdain was a beautiful village with a community that Julia and Peter were always willing to include me in. I got to meet many of their friends & neighbors and was always offered to join them on whatever errands or events they were going to for the day. I was excited to go explore other places in the region too and Julia & Peter were always so kind to bring me to or from the station. I got to visit Toulouse multiple times (just 1 euro by train) and also saw Auch and Montauban. I may have actually enjoyed L'Isle-Jourdain the most though, it's lake was nice for reading a book or having a picnic and the town center was fun to bike around on sunny days. Everyone I came across there was also so friendly!

I feel immensely grateful that I got to be a part of this family for a few weeks. They opened their home to me without hesitation and I always felt like I had a place there. I so hope I can see them again in the future and I won't forget the memories I made at the farm!

I would 100% recommend anyone to stay with them, you'll be in great hands!

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