Shawn

Information de voyage

Actuellement, je suis

Description

My name is Shawn!

In May of 2022, I graduated with my MS degree in Global Tourism & Sustainable Economic Development. After years of studying hospitality and tourism, I decided to leave my home, career and hobbies to backpack through Central America. During this time, I was exposed to adventure tourism while connecting these experiences to what I learned in school. How can nature benefit from tourism? This is my ongoing investigation.

Leaving Central America, I came directly to New Mexico to enroll in the New Mexico River Adventures guide school to become a River Rafting Guide. There, I was able to operate under the pillars of sustainability– economic viability, environmental protection and social equity. This position took extreme emotional stability, assertiveness and self-confidence. Together with my guests, we discovered that outdoor adventure is one of the greatest paths to knowledge and happiness.

Following my intuition to come to Hong Kong, I’ve been able to study, research and explore the harmony between human and nature. From my perspective, this elemental and social balance starts with education and cultural conservation. Hong Kong has maintained an identity that is so deeply rooted in nature. As a member of the Friends of Community Parks Hiking Club, I recognize the efforts to restore, conserve and sustainably manage biodiversity.

Working with young students as an English teacher in Hong Kong over the last year, has brought forth renewed insight. To see their unfiltered view of the world, their uninhibited joy, has reminded me of the power that lies within faith and trust. It has allowed me to find my childlike self and open my heart to this playful spirit. Children teach us, as much as we teach them.

The most fulfilling part of this adventure has been getting to know myself at a deeper level, connecting with nature and allowing the language of the universe to guide me. I am creating my own personal legend, getting comfortable with being uncomfortable and taking healthy risks.

At this stage in my life, I am still in the pursuit of knowledge. Feeling full of positivity and optimism, I want to lead by example and become a positive influence to those I encounter.

Centres d’intérêt

Activités en plein air

Nature

Animaux de compagnie

Dev. personnel

Dev. durable

Sports nautiques

Soin des plantes

Musique

Films et télé

Langues

LGBT+

Histoire

Randonnée

Jardinage

Fitness

Ferme

Culture

Cyclisme

Bricolage / artisanat

Danse

Dessin et peinture

Événements/vie sociale

Cuisine et alimentation

Menuiserie

Camping

Livres

Plage

Art et design

Animaux

Sports d'aventure

Langues

Langues parlées
Anglais: Courant
Espagnol: Intermédiaire

Plus de détails sur les langues qui m'intéressent
Ce workawayer a indiqué qu’il souhaitait faire partager sa ou ses propre(s) langue(s) ou en apprendre une nouvelle. Veuillez le contacter directement pour en discuter.

Trouver un partenaire de langue

Compétences et connaissances que j'aimerais partager ou apprendre

Ça m'intéresse :  

Aider dans une ferme

Éco-projets

S’occuper des animaux

Travail associatif

Home sitting

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J'ai des connaissances :  

Jardinage

Bricolage et projets de construction

Baby-sitting et jeux créatifs

Aider à la maison

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Je peux apprendre aux autres :  

Langues

Projets artistiques

Enseignement

Accueil / tourisme

Quelles sont vos compétences ?

MS Global Tourism & Sustainable Economic Development

BS Hotel & Lodging Management - Adventure, Sport & Nature Tourism

TEFL Certification for Teaching English Abroad

Âge

33

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