Profile information
Travel information
I am currently
Travelling
Description
Hi!
My name is Sophia. I live in Oxford, England but I am from Cape Town, South Africa where I live with my parents, my younger brother, my 2 cats and my 3 dogs. I am a passionate musician, artist, and animal-lover! I am an academic (specialising in anthropology, specifically southern African migration, and labour), and a researcher.
I am an adventure-lover and am fascinated with different cultures and languages other than my own.
I am easy-going and am always willing to help with absolutely anything, and learn new things.
I have experience with fundraising and charity work: I was the co-organiser of a fund at my university helping students overcome difficulties inhibiting their educational experience.
I have volunteered on farms and in hostels, and love to travel by making families in these new places.
I look forward to meeting new people (and animals ;) ) and going on adventures!
Interests
LGBTQ
Outdoor activities
Sailing / Boating
Mountain
Culture
Books
Nature
Politics / Social justice
Yoga / Wellness
Van life
Vegetarian or vegan
Sustainability
Self development
Water sports
Plant care
Music
History
Hiking
Charity work
Cooking & food
Beach
Events & social
Drawing & painting
Dancing
Camping
Art & design
Adventure sports
Animals
Languages
Languages spoken
Afrikaans: Fluent
English: Fluent
Spanish: IntermediateMore details about my language interests
I am able to teach English or Afrikaans. I am also interested in practicing my Spanish!
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Gardening
General Maintenance
Hospitality/Tourism
DIY and building projects
Some knowledge of:
Babysitting and creative play
Life at a Farmstay
Eco Projects
Helping around the house
Languages
Able to teach about:
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Animal Care
Charity Work
Art Projects
More details about your skills
I am lucky enough to have grown up in a family who have helped me develop a variety of skills, ranging from practical to creative.
I have taken a first-aid course specializing in toddlers and babies which allows me to work in childcare. As I am a high-school student, I find babysitting a time-efficient and highly rewarding work.
My mother is musical and encouraged me to begin playing both the violin and piano. This musical skill helped me gain a music scholarship at my high-school in Cape Town. I love music, be it listening or performing, and have recently completed my Grade 8 violin exam.
My father is an ex-farmer and a hardware-store owner. He has helped me develop handy practical skills: from helping wash the dogs to fixing a light bulb.
I am lucky enough to have artistic skill: I take visual art as a school subject. Besides creating art, I love watching art being made and visiting local galleries.
I am a peoples-person: I have organised many school events and thoroughly enjoy interacting with people of different ages and professions.
Age
25
Some more information
Smoker
Driver's licence
Allergies
Mildly allergic to wheat and gluten.Special dietary requirements
A fish-eating vegetarian.
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