Kiana Mailin

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Hi there,
my name is Mailin Drenkard, I am 20 years old and grew up in Überlingen, a lovely town by Lake Constance in Southern Germany. It is a beautiful place! Ever since I was little, my family and I have traveled a lot, and that definitely sparked my love for discovering new places, meeting people from different backgrounds, and diving into other ways of life.

After finishing school in 2023, I went traveling for seven months. A dream I had been holding onto for a long time. I explored Namibia, New Zealand, India, and Australia, and did lots of Workaway projects along the way. I absolutely loved the mix of helping out in different places and experiencing local life from a new perspective. What made this time truly special were the wonderful people I met, the inspiring stories I heard, and all the unexpected, special, and heartwarming moments.

Now I am living in Munich and studying Empirical Cultural Studies & European Ethnology as my major and Law as my minor — and I honestly love both. I find it so exciting to learn more about how people live, think, feel, and shape their everyday lives. Whether it is through traveling or studying, I am always curious about the stories behind things and about what connects us as human beings.

I am also very creative. I love painting, crafting, and designing. My mother runs a ceramics painting studio, and I learned from an early age how to paint ceramics. In addition, I attended a Steiner School, where we focused heavily on art, and that really shaped my passion for any form of artistic expression.

From July 2026 to December 2026, I will be spending a semester abroad at Macquarie University in Sydney. I will, of course, be focused on my studies during that time, but I would also love to do a Workaway project while I am there. I understand that working hours might need to be flexible on both sides, but the advantage is that I will be there for a full six months, not just a few weeks. By staying longer, I can really learn tasks that take time to master and even work in a shop or similar environment as a kind of regular team member, gaining deeper experience than would be possible in a short visit.
Ideally, the accommodation would be close to the university, as I will need to commute there every day.

I am someone who enjoys good conversations, exploring new ideas, and simply staying open to whatever life brings. Whether I am out in the world or at home in Munich, I always try to remain curious. I am very much looking forward to my next adventure!

Intereses

Sostenibilidad

Cultura

Vegetariano o vegano

Autodesarrollo

Trabajo de caridad

Cuidado de plantas

Música

Bricolaje y manualidades

Arte y diseño

Idiomas

Jardinería

Cocina y alimentación

Dibujo y pintura

Yoga / bienestar

Deportes de equipo

Naturaleza

Fitness

Acampada

Montaña

Baile

Playa

Actividades al aire libre

Senderismo

Ciclismo

Deportes de aventura

Idiomas

Idiomas hablados
Alemán: Fluido
Inglés: Fluido
Ruso: Principiante

Más información sobre tus intereses idiomáticos
I was born and grew up in Germany and so my mother language is German, but I have learned English since I was a little girl and later also in school. This means that my English is quite fluent.I can also speak and understand some Russian, because we have been learning Russian in school since the first grade, but there is still a lot to improve. I am always open to learn a new language or teach some of the languages I know as far as my knowledge goes.

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Habilidades y conocimientos que quiero compartir o aprender

Me interesa:  

Trabajo de caridad

Idiomas

Proyectos artísticos

Proyectos ecológicos

Enseñanza

Proyectos de construcción y bricolaje

Cuidado de animales

Vida en una granja

Cuidado de niños y juegos creativos

Cocinar para toda la familia

Ayuda doméstica

Hostelería/turismo

Mantenimiento general

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Ciertos conocimientos de:  

Compañía para ancianos

Jardinería

Que habilidades tienes?

I love to be outside since we have a big garden with fruit trees, beehives and my grandmother grows many different vegetables and berries. In class nine I also did a four-week farm experience in Northern Germany.
I went to a Steiner School/Waldorf School in my home town and there we learned many different practical skills.
In class eleven I worked in an old people´s home, in class ten I had the chance to do an exchange with a girl from New Zealand and I stayed at their place for four months.
Among lots of others these were all very amazing experiences and they helped me to grow.
I am happy to help wherever I can, to get in contact with the people, learn something about the culture, the nature , artistic skills and from your place in general.

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About my hobbies:
For many years I did gymnastics and while I did my student exchange in New Zealand we went bouldering and swimming. This is the reason why I am very interested in any kind of sport.
I also love to read good books and I like music. I play the transverse flute since many years and I have played in our school orchestra.

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  Alergia
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  Dieta especial
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