Samantha

Travel information

I am currently

Description

Hello all! I'm here as a musician, artist and life student seeking cultural and language exchange (Spanish) before embarking on my medical education. I want to engage in my love for holistic plant medicine, get in touch with my Peruvian culture and foster connection/community with fellow travelers and townspeople.

Interests

Writing

Yoga / Wellness

Sustainability

Self development

Politics / Social justice

Plant care

Performing arts

Outdoor activities

Nature

Music

Mountain

Languages

LGBTQ

History

Hiking

Fitness

Farming

Events & social

Drawing & painting

Dancing

Culture

Charity work

Cooking & food

Books

Beach

Astronomy

Art & design

Languages

Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Beginner

More details about my language interests
Interested in strengthening my Spanish speaking skills with my Workaway!

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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:  

Gardening

DIY and building projects

Life at a Farmstay

Eco Projects

Languages

Teaching

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Some knowledge of:  

General Maintenance

Creating/ Cooking family meals

Charity Work

Art Projects

House sitting

More details about your skills

Interpersonal and Cross-Cultural Communication Skills
- Experience counseling and supporting diverse populations, including pregnant and parenting women of ALL cultural backgrounds at non-profit maternity home.
- Intermediate level of Spanish Speaking
- Trauma-informed care training, emphasizing empathy, communication, and understanding of social determinants of health. Heavily interested in fixing Western U.S. health policy.
- Regular collaboration with medical professionals, patients, and research participants from various backgrounds.

Volunteerism and Community Engagement
- Led health education sessions and presentations with tangible impact on participants’ lives.
- Mentored youth experiencing life transitions, showcasing patience and dedication to community development.

Adaptability and Problem-Solving
- Hands-on experience in high-pressure environments (e.g., EMT work, operating room specimen collection, managing a maternity shelter).
- Coordinated with multiple teams (nurses, surgeons, researchers) to balance patient care and research needs.
- Successfully managed a household of individuals with diverse challenges, demonstrating resilience and adaptability.

Leadership and Organizational Skills
- Leadership roles in student organizations (e.g., President of student organizations)
- Coordinated research meetings and managed undergraduate participation in neurosurgery projects.
- Successfully led teams, facilitated discussions, and organized events in academic, professional, and creative settings.

Creative and Artistic Abilities
- Strong background in music (pianist for 14 years, singer for 5 years)

Age

24

What else ...

I feel really connected to nature and philosophy and would love to dive into these interests deeper during my Workaway!

Some more information

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  Driver's licence

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  Allergies

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  Special dietary requirements