Love

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Activities i am interested in:

I love going to cafes, being out in nature, swimming, and exploring. I'm always down to try something new or meet new people so say hi <3

Description

Hello :)

My name is Love and I am just beginning my Workaway journey as I start my gap year abroad. This past spring, I graduated with a Bachelors in International Studies with a minor in Philosophy, and I am really passionate about both of these things. If you would like to talk about your personal philosophies, I would love to hear them. I am a very sociable, open-minded, honest, and aware person, so I would love to meet people who are the same.

I was born in eastern Ukraine near Donetsk, and grew up in the US moving between Chicago, LA, Indianapolis, and some cities/towns in between. During this time, I was partially raised by my Korean family, so I have American, Ukrainian and Korean recipes/music/movies to share!

I am on Workaway to learn more about the world and gain skills that are meaningful to me. I would thus love to participate in art, education, and sustainability projects, as well as where these intersect. I consider myself to be a very creative person, so I would love to connect with other artists and learn about their creative practices. I am really into writing, drawing, photography, and want to learn more about filmmaking. I love to learn new things, although I also love teaching, whether this be art, languages, or another one of my skills.

Regarding sustainability, I would love to learn more about farming, gardening, and construction, as well as sustainable living more generally. My great grandparents built their home in Ukraine, and had a farm with animals and a wide array of fruits/vegetables to feed the family. I have very fond memories of being there and would love to learn more about how they did it, so that I could make it a reality for my family in the future. I am not afraid to get my hands dirty or be in the sun. In fact, I highly value my time offline.

I have a very international background and I very much value cultural exchange, so I lastly would love to help out at hostels or guesthouses too. I have stayed at many that made my travels much more meaningful and I truly value the community these places create. I feel as though I have learned more in some hostels than I have in my classes. I would very much want to be a part of making these spaces what they are meant to be.

Interests

Self development

Languages

Cooking & food

Hiking

Nature

Art & design

Animals

Sustainability

Writing

Beach

Culture

Politics / Social justice

Languages

Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Russian: Fluent
Ukrainian: Fluent
Spanish: Beginner

More 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.

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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:  

Eco Projects

General Maintenance

DIY and building projects

Hospitality/Tourism

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Some knowledge of:  

Art Projects

Teaching

Animal Care

Charity Work

Gardening

Life at a Farmstay

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Able to teach about:  

Languages

Helping around the house

Helping with Computers/ Internet

Creating/ Cooking family meals

More details about your skills

>Physical fitness (I am very active and in good shape)
>Cooking, cleaning and general work around the house
>Working with kids and young adults
>Computer skills & Web development
>Teaching art/English/technological literacy
>Communication, dialogue training
>Writing, drawing, painting, design
>Hardworker, fast-learner, team-player
>Community programming / Creating events and activities
>Administrative support
>CPR/First-Aid

I have both volunteered and worked in many roles; I myself was a volunteer coordinator, a lifeguard, a youth mentor, a research assistant, did street outreach, and worked in my university's peace lab. I also have some experience working on my university's farm.

Age

22

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  Driver's licence

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  Allergies
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  Special dietary requirements
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