Profile information
Travel information
I am currently
At home
Description
Hi, I'm a Mechanical Engineering student who enjoys solving challenges, puzzles, reading books about science and nature and exploring new places. I love being surrounded by nature and have a particular interest in insects, fungi, and recently, mosses. I just had my first travel abroad and I am eager already to explore different countries, try new foods, and have unique experiences again! I am looking for trying new things and possibly discovering new hobbies, like carpentry, baking and gardening.
Languages
Languages spoken
Portuguese: Fluent
German: Intermediate
English: Intermediate
Spanish: BeginnerMore details about my language interests
I have been learning German for almost fiveyears now and would like to practice with native speakers whenever the opportunity arises. I am comfortable absorbing the language through everyday interactions. I have a good understanding of spoken German but still need a bit more practice with speaking. My English is not yet fluent, but I can communicate more than effectively. I am also open to speaking Portuguese with anyone interested in practicing or experiencing the language. My Spanish skills come from its similarities with Portuguese. For fluent Spanish speakers, my Spanish might be a bit confusing, but I am able to communicate and understand basic conversations.
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Languages
Being an elderly companion
Gardening
Animal Care
Life at a Farmstay
Helping around the house
Hospitality/Tourism
General Maintenance
Helping with Computers/ Internet
Teaching
House sitting
Some knowledge of:
Charity Work
Eco Projects
DIY and building projects
More details about your skills
I am used to doing household chores (although I have just basic skills in cooking). I can be a bit shy at first, even though I come from a family of five, with two brothers. However, I want to improve my social skills to their best.
I play the piano as a hobby and take part in a choir at my church. I have some experience in camping, as I have been part of a Pathfinders Club (a club similar to the Scouts) for almost five years, and I have practiced volleyball and swimming for a long time. On my last trip, I discovered a newfound interest in hiking, and I’m looking forward to exploring this new hobby wherever I go next.
I like animals and have had dogs, bunnies, hamsters, fish, and birds (not particularly at the same time). I have never owned large animals, like horses and cows, but I am willing to try if the opportunity arises.
As a Mechanical Engineering student, I take part in my university's Formula Racing (FSAE) team. There, I have learned many things: welding, using electrical tools, CAD modeling and simulation, teamwork, and — most especially — a love for working with my own hands.
Age
20
What else ...
I am open to engaging with hosts and their communities through conversations, games (my favorite is detective stories, such as the card game Black Stories), hikes, workshops, and events — or simply by listening to their stories and experiences. At the same time, I also appreciate and find joy in moments of solitude.
Some more information
Smoker
Driver's licence
Allergies
Special dietary requirements
For religious reasons, I do not eat pork, its derivatives, or seafood (I eat fish with scales and barbels, but not other types of seafood), and I do not drink alcohol. However, I have no problem with others around me consuming these products.
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