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Hey everyone, my name is Jeanne and I am 18 years old.
Last year I graduated from art school and decided to take a gap year. I made this decision because I felt that I needed a break and wanted to focus on myself and things that make me happy. My dad has always said to me that travelling is the best school there is and now I am ready to explore the world of travelling.
I have some experience with travelling, but I have never travelled on my own. I think it would be great for me and for my personal development to take this step into a new chapter.
After my gap year I will study biology at the university, my plan is to study 3 years of biology and afterwards 2 years of zoology. I have always had an immense love for animals, I want to learn everything about them and in the future I want my job to revolve around them. That's why studying zoology is my dream.
At home I take care of my beautiful dog ( a Swiss shepherd ), cat and two chickens, which I love with all my heart. In my free time I ride horses, play the piano and I am also an avid book reader.
I love being in nature and being in company of animals and I think Workaway is the perfect place for that!
Even though I am pretty young, I have a big sense of responsibility. I work hard and try to do everything as good as possible. I love being busy and having things to do.
I am a calm and thoughtful person and I learn fast.
Interests
Water sports
Politics / Social justice
Photography
Outdoor activities
Hitchhiking
Movies & TV
Gardening
Farming
DIY & crafts
Charity work
Cooking & food
Vegetarian or vegan
Self development
Nature
Pets
Music
Languages
Hiking
History
Drawing & painting
Culture
Camping
Art & design
Animals
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Dutch: Fluent
French: IntermediateMore details about my language interests
I would love to learn a new language! Or maybe teaching you my own language, which is Dutch.
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Life at a Farmstay
Eco Projects
Charity Work
Languages
Some knowledge of:
Animal Care
Art Projects
More details about your skills
As earlier explained I have some travelling experience. For example: I have been in South Africa and Swaziland a couple of times, I also walked along the coast of Normandie during a month last summer. And I have visited a lot of European countries. So I am familiar with most of the things that come with travelling.
I have been riding horses since I was 7, and I do have a lot of experience taking care of horses, cleaning the stables etc. It is my dream to have a horse of my own one day. I would like to find a Workaway that involves taking care of horses.
Since I was a kid I have always been crazy about cats and dogs, I always wanted to be around them and spend time with them. Now I have my own beautiful cat and dog, with whom I spend a lot of time with. I love going for a walk in the forest or in the fields with my dog, or spending quality time with my cat.
Because of these experiences I am good in reading animals their body language and signs, and knowing how to react and behave around them. That's why I think that I would be a suitable person to work with and around animals.
Currently I am working in a restaurant in Brussels to earn a bit of savings for my travels. Because of this job I know how to deal with stress and a lot of things at the same time. I also learned how to work in a team, where everyone has their own responsibilities, and taking initiative.
The past years I went to an art school, where I learned to think in different ways and express myself in my art. At art school I didn't only get to learn about art but I also got to develop myself in a beautiful and free way.
I have always been a very creative person that loves to use her hands to express herself.
I think this may also come in handy in some art and creative projects on Workaway!
Age
18
What else ...
I love reading books and I have a big interest in literature, philosophy,... I see books as a huge learning source, which can teach me more about the world and mankind. Currently I am delving in Russian literature, for exemple Tolstoy, Dostojevski, Poesjkin,...
I would love to have conversations about these subjects and share our knowledge!
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Smoker
Driver's licence
Allergies
Special dietary requirements
vegetarian
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I really had an amazing time at your place. Before I came I had some stress because it was the first time I travelled on my own, but once I arrived I knew that I would feel at home in an instant. The nature, the animals, I instantly fell in love. Gudrun was very kind and really nice to talk to with good humour, she is a… read more
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I really had an amazing time at your place. Before I came I had some stress because it was the first time I travelled on my own, but once I arrived I knew that I would feel at home in an instant. The nature, the animals, I instantly fell in love. Gudrun was very kind and really nice to talk to with good humour, she is a… read more
