Manuela

Chile
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At home
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Hi! Now I'm at home in Chile. I love to meet other workawayers so don't hesitate to contact me if you're close :)
My next destination:
Italy
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Hi!! :) I am Manuela Verdejo and I’m 25 years old. I’m a medicine student at the Universidad de Valparaiso, Chile.
I’m Chilean-Dutch and have experience living in different countries: I lived 4 years in the Netherlands and I did a school exchange in Germany. I can speak Spanish, English, German and Dutch... and learnt Italian while doing a workaway there!
I love the experience of living in another country, to learn about a different culture while helping a family, with for example babysitting! I have an 19 year old and a 3 year old brother, so I have experience with children.
I had an amazing experience in Italy as an au pair (3 months), in Switzerland (1 month) and in the Netherlands (2 months). I have done workaways in France, Sicily, Poland, Sweden, Spain and Germany too!
I like studying medicine, but it is very demanding, that’s why I decided to take a break to do other things like traveling, getting to know people from different cultures, making friends and learning a new language (or improving the ones I already know)!

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COVID: I am fully vaccinated (Pfizer) !!
Interests
Self development
Photography
Pets
Events & social
Cycling
Beach
Winter sports
Hiking
Cooking & food
Adventure sports
Outdoor activities
Nature
Languages
Culture
Charity work
Languages
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
Dutch: Fluent
Italian: Intermediate
More details about my language interests
I want to improve my Italian, I'm looking for friends to practice it! I can teach you Spanish :)
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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Eco Projects
Hospitality/Tourism
Charity Work
Languages
Art Projects
Teaching
Some knowledge of:
Babysitting and creative play
General Maintenance
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Helping around the house
Animal Care
Helping with Computers/ Internet
More details about your skills
- I speak Spanish, English, Dutch and German. I can speak Italian too, after 5 months of workaway there! I want to learn French now.
- I am good at planning and organizing, I am responsible, proactive and have initiative
- I consider myself a perseverant and motivated person
- I am a fast learner and good at studying
- I have experience working with children, from babysitting to teaching Spanish/English.
- I have experience working at a B&B and with guests
Age
26
What else ...
I´m an active person, I love to run, go every day for a walk and like hiking, cycling.. I want to learn new things, now I would love to learn how to ski!!
I like to cook, specially sweet things, and I would love to learn how to make dishes from other countries.
I think the beach is one of my favorite places. To do long walks by the sea, watching the sunset... But after being in beautiful places in Switzerland, I started to love the mountains and the snow :)
I am passionate about languages, I started to learn Italian and I love it! I want to improve my Dutch, German and English as well.

I'm always ready for a new adventure!! :)
Some more information
- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
- Special dietary requirements
  Vegetarian

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17 May 2022

Left by host (Explore the most authentic of ...) for Workawayer (Manuela)

When I first met Manuela I was immediately impressed by her charisma and bubbly personality. During her short time here she developed a good relationship with others and guests.
I’m only sorry that Manuela left early, giving only two days notice before her departure and leaving me in quite a predicament.
Having read the feedback about her… read more

(Very good )

8 Mar 2022

Left by Workawayer (Manuela) for host (Explore the most authentic of ...)

I stayed 3 weeks working at the hostel in Bari (less than planned).
Bari is a nice city in the south of Italy, but too quiet during the winter. There is amazing food to try like “orechiette”, burrata, focaccia and beautiful towns to visit like Matera, Polignano a Mare and Alberobello (but everything was closed because of the season).
I enjoyed… read more

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24 Mar 2022

Left by host (Help me with my home in ...) for Workawayer (Manuela)

Sono stata molto bene con Manuela.
E' una persona che non manca di praticità e risolutezza

(Excellent )

29 Jul 2021

Left by Workawayer (Manuela) for host (Help me with my home in ...)

Sono stata un mese e mezzo a Trapani con Rita. L’ho aiutata con diverse cose: fare la spesa, portare a spasso il cane, comprare cose per il B&B. Ho dovuto fare le stanze del B&B e pulire gli spazi comuni. Altri giorni ho lavorato nel giardino, non uno dei miei lavori preferiti ma ho imparato cose nuove. Ogni giorno c’è qualcosa di diverso da… read more

(Very good )

4 Mar 2022

Left by Workawayer (Manuela) for host (Help with daily life and ...)

I’m really happy I decided to stay 2 weeks in Valencia with Fede, Xelo and little Carme! They were really kind to me, made me feel comfortable and at home. I enjoyed learning more about their healthy lifestyle, plant based diet and way of raising Carme, we had some interesting conversations :) I helped them with some cleaning, cooking and… read more

(Excellent )

28 Feb 2022

Left by host (Help with daily life and ...) for Workawayer (Manuela)

We spent with Manu two weeks. She’s very Joyful and easy going. At home she was always responsible, proactive and independent. Carme (our daughter) loved to play with her and she got happy when Manu was around.
We loved the time spent with her and hope we could meet again some time.

(Excellent )

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English lessons in Poland

Italian hostfamily

Us with the kids! Switzerland

Zurich day trip with friends from workaway!!

Workaway in SICILY is a dream!

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Trip to the tulip fields with a workaway friend!!

Playing with the kids in Italy

With my family in Chile

Amsterdam, enjoying the sunny spring days!

Happy place: sunny beach day!

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17 May 2022

Left by host (Explore the most authentic of ...) for Workawayer (Manuela)

(Very good )

8 Mar 2022

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24 Mar 2022

Left by host (Help me with my home in ...) for Workawayer (Manuela)

Sono stata molto bene con Manuela.
E' una persona che non manca di praticità e risolutezza

(Excellent )

29 Jul 2021

Left by Workawayer (Manuela) for host (Help me with my home in ...)

(Very good )

4 Mar 2022

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28 Feb 2022

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4 Dec 2021

Left by host (Help us develop our interests ...) for Workawayer (Manuela)

Manuela was a joy to be around. She absolutely went above and beyond when it comes to teaching my kids Spanish. I can't express my astonishment enough how well she handled explaining grammar rules to them, not being a qualified teacher. Similarly, she managed to grasp immediately how to talk to young learners of English in my school and they… read more

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2 Nov 2021

Left by Workawayer (Manuela) for host (Help us develop our interests ...)

I stayed 5 weeks in Bydgoszcz with this lovely family. They welcomed me and made me feel comfortable and at home. My main task when I arrived was to teach Spanish to Igor, so I prepared lessons for him and his friend and we practiced when they arrived from school. I prepared lunch every day and walked Beksa (their cute dog!). I participated in… read more

(Excellent )

17 Jul 2021

Left by host (Become a member of our happy ...) for Workawayer (Manuela)

We hosted Manuela in November 2020.
She is an independent joyful girl.
She played with the children and was very helpful at home, learning fast all schedules and rules.
We wish to see her soon again! ❣️

(Excellent )

1 Dec 2020

Left by Workawayer (Manuela) for host (Become a member of our happy ...)

I was very lucky to find this amazing hostfamily ❤️ I had a beautiful experience, they are a happy family with three lovely kids!! I got to be part of the family and was like a big sister to Luca, Tea and Tommy. I loved to walk them to school in the morning and play with them in the afternoon. It was not hard at all and we had a lot of fun… read more

(Excellent )

12 Apr 2021

Left by Workawayer (Manuela) for host (Help with our children and ...)

I spent 6 amazing weeks in Vorden with this hostfamily. During this time I took care of the funny, energetic and enthusiastic kids: Puck, Kiki and Pep. I brought them to school with the bike and played with them in the afternoon. We baked cupcakes and pepernoten, painted, played in the garden with the swing and with the dogs. Lowie is a lovely and… read more

(Excellent )

1 Mar 2021

Left by host (English or Spanish speakers ...) for Workawayer (Manuela)

Manuela est une personne agréable, repectueuse et indépendante.
Elle m’a aidé pour le ménage, les courses, la cuisine et les devoirs de mon fils
Tout s est bien passé. Je la remercie d être venue et lui souhaite bonne chance pour ses études

(Excellent )

5 Feb 2021

Left by Workawayer (Manuela) for host (English or Spanish speakers ...)

I stayed for a month with this family. It was a really good experience, they live in the center of Lyon, a beautiful city!! I learnt about the french culture, had some typical dishes and tried to learn the language... I was able to travel and explore France in the weekends. The parents were really helpful with tips, as they now a lot about the… read more

(Excellent )

31 Dec 2020

Left by host (Come and join our happy ...) for Workawayer (Manuela)

Manuela stayed with us for the last month.She is a very joyful person and our boys loved her very much. Manuela was always on time. She played with the boys, went tobogganing with them, prepared Christmas cookies with them and at Christmas, she made a wonderful Tiramisù for dessert! Manuela is very tidy and her cleaning skills are just fantastic!… read more

(Excellent )

31 Dec 2020

Left by Workawayer (Manuela) for host (Come and join our happy ...)

I was lucky to spend one month with this lovely hostfamily. They are relaxed and open minded and I felt at home from the first day. I got to know two other aupairs, Gaby and Perdy, and they were amazing roommates! We divided the tasks between the three of us so we had plenty of free time. We travelled together in the weekends.
It was a pleasure… read more

(Excellent )

25 Aug 2020

Left by Workawayer (Manuela) for host (Help around the house and ...)

Ich war ein Monat bei Andrea. Meine erste Workaway Erfahrung hätte nicht besser sein können! Ich habe mich sehr schnell wie zu Hause gefühlt. Ich habe Andrea mit dem Haushalt geholfen und auch ein bisschen mit dem PC. Ich durfte an die tollen Seminare von Andrea teilnehmen und habe viel gelernt. Die Mädels waren super nett zu mir, ich vermisse… read more

(Excellent )

17 Aug 2020

Left by host (Help around the house and ...) for Workawayer (Manuela)

Manuela ist ein Segen für alle! Sie hat mir sehr geholfen, im Haushalt und mit dem PC. Meine Kinder sind begeistert von ihr. Sie war wie eine große Schwester für meine Mädchen.
Sie spricht perfekt deutsch und ist eine herzliche und achtsame junge Frau. Sie ist arbeitet sorgfältig und gewissenhaft und ist stets gut gelaunt. Wir vermissen sie sehr.

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