Madelaine

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I am currently

Description

Hello! My name is Maddie and I'm a 19 year old gap year student from the United States. I recently finished my first backpacking trip- a six month long adventure around Europe and Morocco- and I'm ready to keep travelling! I've volunteered at 3 hostels and loved each experience. I prefer slow travelling because it allows me to develop lifelong friendships and integrate myself into a new culture. In the fall of 2024 I will be going to university in Madrid, Spain to study Mechanical Engineering, I'm a huge Formula 1 fan and my dream is to work in this industry. I also enjoy reading, hiking and dancing, and meeting new people. In January of 2024 I will be starting on a 5 month backpacking trip through Central and South America and I couldn't be more estatic for this new part of my life:)

Interests

Languages

Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Beginner

More details about my language interests
I've taken 5 years of Spanish in high school and would like to improve upon my spanish before I move to Madrid in Fall 2024.

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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:  

Charity Work

Languages

Teaching

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Some knowledge of:  

Helping around the house

Hospitality/Tourism

General Maintenance

More details about your skills

I've worked in 3 hostels thus far so I am well versed in reception tasks, housekeeping, and creating a positive enviornment/attending to guest's needs. I also worked as a bar back in portugal- so I'm familar with bartending but would love to learn more about it. I currently work as a barista. I also danced for 10 years, and have taught dance classes before. I've also led pub crawls and group activites for a hostel. Finally- I've been a social media coordinator for a hostel in Morocco.

Age

20

What else ...

I love playing any type of game! Whether it's a card game, drinking game or even a sport. I'm also passionate about body confidence, and intuitive eating and have done a TedX speech regarding this topic.

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