Chance

& Kristina

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My name is Chance :) I'm 26 and have lived all over the western US, as well as Taiwan and Turkey.
I have a simple passion to explore the world and experience cultures unlike my own. We all have something to learn from each other! I'm always looking to make friends and say yes, you never know where life will take you.

I studied anthropology in Taipei, Taiwan, and after completing my undergraduate degree in 2023, I returned home to the US to reground myself within my community and family. During this time, I switched my focus from academics to something more tangible by working in the environmental conservation world. This practical work has taught me much about leadership and scope when it comes to carrying out all sorts of projects as a team, and a love for manual labor outside. I also have worked with high school students as a leader in an experiential service camp on a Native American reservation as well as leading trips in Hawaii. I especially value non-traditional forms of education and youth development! I'm now hoping to bridge my love of travel and cultural exchange with the desire to develop and hone more practical skills through participating in Workaway!

I try to consistently stay curious as I go through life, always willing to try new things and lead with an open heart. I spend most of my time outside doing all types of outdoor activities like hiking, camping, and all around wandering.

My philosophy is that the experiences we have will always be the most valuable things in our lives. And when they are shared with others, they become especially precious :)

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My name is Kristina and I am 25 years old and have just finished my undergraduate studies for Social and Cultural Anthropology in Berlin. I have become very interested in photography (in particular analogue) in recent years and aim to combine these two subjects in future projects. I have worked on a little eco farm in Greece, helping with maintenance and farming. This experience has pretty much built the beginning of me working as a volunteer abroad and has shaped me in many ways. Other than that I have always enjoyed working on projects that connect cultural understanding and crossovers and arts in general. I have experience working with kids, having given arts and creative writing workshops.
After having lived in Colombia for an exchange semester and travelled to Mexico and Ecuador, I was able to sharpen my Spanish and my love for Latin America and all it has to offer.

Intereses

Playa

Yoga / bienestar

Actividades al aire libre

Idiomas

Montaña

Sostenibilidad

Películas y televisión

Trabajo de caridad

Cultura

Libros

Arquitectura

Acampada

Cocina y alimentación

Jardinería

Historia

Senderismo

Vegetariano o vegano

Autostop

Naturaleza

Idiomas

Idiomas hablados
Inglés: Fluido
Chino (mandarín): Fluido
Turco: Intermedio
Greek: Principiante
Español: Principiante
Francés: Principiante

Más información sobre tus intereses idiomáticos
I have much experience teaching English in both formal settings as well as informal language exchanges and creative language play with young children. I have attained a level of fluency in Mandarin Chinese after living in Taiwan for 4 years and receiving an undergraduate degree instructed entirely in the language. Both of these languages I feel comfortable teaching! I am also learning Spanish currently and would love to improve my ability. Turkish I have an intermediate proficiency in and would jump at the opportunity to interact in it as well :)

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Habilidades y conocimientos que queremos compartir o aprender

Nos interesa:  

Proyectos ecológicos

Compañía para ancianos

Jardinería básica

Vida en una granja

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Ciertos conocimientos de:  

Trabajo de caridad

Proyectos creativos DIY «hazlo tú mismo»

Cuidado de animales

Cocinar para toda la familia

Ayuda doméstica

Hostelería/turismo

Mantenimiento básico

Ayuda con ordenadores/Internet

Cuidado de casas y mascotas

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Podemos enseñar:  

Idiomas

Enseñanza

Cuidado de niños y juegos creativos

Que habilidades tienes?

I am fluent in English (native) and Mandarin Chinese, and have worked as an English teacher/tutor in various ways for the past 5 years. My focus is always on practical ability of a language, especially speaking ability.

I also have much experience in environmental conservation and outdoor work! I am proficient with various hand and power tools, and have experience maintaining and building trails, habitat restoration through planting, digging, and a great deal of chainsaw work.

Current valid certifications:
WFA (Wilderness First Aid) training
Level A certificate in sawyering (tree felling using chainsaw)
Level A certificate in limbing and bucking (using chainsaw to cut and manage trees after falling)

After living outside of the US for much of my adult life, I am well skilled at cross-cultural communication and confident in my ability to handle the logistics of travel and daily life in new and unfamiliar environments. I am a quick learner and love to learn new skills!

I have also spent great deals of time camping and living entirely out of a tent or car, so I am no stranger to simple natural accommodation and don't shy away from discomfort.

Edad

26 & 25

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I love to dance, and feel through natural movement patterns. House dance and music is especially dear to me, all about love and connection.

Trying to live life in ways that are as natural as possible while still experiencing the pleasures of life. Interested in simple living, barefoot lifestyle, rewilding, and a return to our basic necessities without our modern life clouding over us too heavily.

Otherwise I'm always up for a good film, book, or piece of music and love to discuss them too.

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