Julie

Travel information

I am currently

Description

Hello! I've come to WorkAway as a way to explore new places and meet people in a way that is more authentic and allows me to feel like I'm giving back to those I'm staying with. I think of myself as a lifelong student, so any opportunity to learn, especially from a local's perspective, is one I'd be honored to have. I've also always loved working with my hands, and grew up always wanting to help my parents with gardening projects, home renovations, crafts, cooking, and anything else they'd let me try, so I would love to help my hosts out with any projects or work they need assistance with! In my free time, I mostly find joy in rock climbing, hiking, volleyball, birding, and listening to music.

Interests

Languages

Languages spoken
Czech: Fluent
English: Fluent
Spanish: Intermediate

More details about my language interests
I am interested in improving my comfort in speaking in Spanish and sounding more natural when speaking. I would also be interested in learning words in any language, simply out of curiosity!

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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:  

Life at a Farmstay

Charity Work

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Some knowledge of:  

Art Projects

Eco Projects

Being an elderly companion

Gardening

DIY and building projects

Animal Care

Creating/ Cooking family meals

General Maintenance

Helping with Computers/ Internet

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Able to teach about:  

Helping around the house

More details about your skills

Education:
After high school I received my Bachelor's degree in Biology, with a specialization in Environmental Biology. I studied abroad for 6 weeks in Madagascar, where I had the opportunity to study ecology and primatology in the rainforest and conduct independent research. I have taken various courses in biology, ecology, conservation, chemistry, statistics, physics, and writing.

Job Experience:
My most recent role was as a research technician in a plant biology lab, where I performed many molecular biology techniques for plant genetic research, managed a laboratory of 4-8 people, and took care of sowing, staking, and harvesting plants at our farm. After college I had a 3-month internship as a wildlife rehabilitator, where I was able to rescue and nurture injured & sick wildlife (birds, turtles, squirrels, etc.) while educating the public. During college, I worked with student athletes as a strength & conditioning intern, where I set up and cleaned up the gym for workouts and helped them train. In my high school years, I managed/cleaned pools and did various odd jobs in landscaping, minor house projects, planning garage sales, etc.

Language:
I am fluent in English and Czech, and would say I'm comfortable with reading, writing, and speaking a low-moderate amount of Spanish.

Physical:
I think of myself as a fairly active person, and enjoy participating in rock climbing, volleyball, weight training, swimming, hiking, yard work, and more. I am able to lift heavy weights as needed, and I'm 5'10" (178cm), so I'm usually able to reach most things, if that helps!

Personal:
My other relevant skills and abilities (at varying levels) include organizing, housekeeping/cleaning, cooking/baking, gardening, and using computers, including Microsoft Office. People who work with me would consider me very organized, independent, meticulous, and creative. I love working with animals and plants more than anything, and I get a lot of enjoyment out of helping others :)

Age

25

What else ...

I'm not so sure what else to add here, but some random facts about me are:
- I can solve a Rubik's cube in ~3 minutes or less
- I'm a huge fan of Studio Ghibli movies, anime, and the Avatar: the Last Airbender TV show
- My entire family is from the Czech Republic, but my brother and I were born in the U.S.
- I enjoy sudoku, crosswords, chess, and really any kind of puzzle
- I can play drums, ukulele, piano, and violin (but not very well!)

Some more information

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  Smoker

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  Driver's licence

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  Allergies
  No food allergies

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  Special dietary requirements
  No dietary requirements, but very open to eating vegetarian/vegan!