Michelle

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Actuellement, je suis

Description

Hi, I’m Michelle — a Master’s student in Computer Science in Montreal 🇨🇦. I was born and raised in Toronto, but I often work remotely as a programmer and researcher focused on climate and sustainability.

I love meaningful conversations, learning from people, and discovering local culture through food, dance, and nature. My hobbies include salsa and bachata, rock climbing, acroyoga, hiking, and photography — anything that connects nature, movement, art, and community.

At the moment, I’m focusing on learning Portuguese and I’m especially excited about traveling in Brazil — exploring its nature, food, beaches, forró and sertaneja music, and connecting with the rock climbing and acroyoga communities there.

I’ve been lucky to travel widely — from hiking in the Himalayas to backpacking across Europe, visiting family in China, and cat-sitting in Bulgaria. I’ve spent time on exchange in Norway and with my host family in Germany, and have traveled through Morocco, Rwanda, Tanzania, Mexico, and the U.S. A lot of my travel combines research conferences, rock climbing, cultural exchange, and acroyoga festivals — it’s how I learn best about people and places. If you ever visit Montreal or Toronto, I’d be glad to host you back or help you settle in!

I’m a professional pet and house sitter (Rover-certified, with references), and I love caring for animals and shared spaces with the same respect I’d offer my own home. I’ve also hosted travelers in Montreal, so I understand what it takes to make someone feel welcome.

Whether it’s helping out with chores, photography, digital tasks, or cooking a shared meal, or exchanging languages, I love contributing wherever I can and creating genuine connections along the way.

Happy to practice English, French, Spanish, Portuguese and potentially Mandarin / Cantonese and Japanese.

Centres d’intérêt

Plage

Camping

Yoga / bien-être

Activités en plein air

Art et design

Livres

Bricolage / artisanat

Histoire

Musique

Soin des plantes

Cuisine et alimentation

Jardinage

Langues

Photographie

Écriture

Arts du spectacle

Dessin et peinture

Animaux

Technologie

Politique/justice sociale

LGBT+

Événements/vie sociale

Animaux de compagnie

Dev. durable

Vie en van

Culture

Dev. personnel

Films et télé

Ferme

Bénévolat

Langues

Langues parlées
Anglais: Courant
Espagnol: Intermédiaire
Français: Intermédiaire
Italien: Débutant
Japonais: Débutant
Portugais: Débutant
Chinois (mandarin): Débutant
Chinese (Cantonese): Débutant

Plus de détails sur les langues qui m'intéressent
Enthusiastic about language exchange — can help with English, French, or Spanish, and enjoy practicing other languages (Portuguese, Mandarin, Cantonese, Japanese) too.

Trouver un partenaire de langue

Compétences et connaissances que j'aimerais partager ou apprendre

Ça m'intéresse :  

Jardinage

Bricolage et projets de construction

Tenir compagnie à une pers. âgée

Aider dans une ferme

Projets artistiques

Enseignement

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J'ai des connaissances :  

Entretien général

Éco-projets

Accueil / tourisme

Travail associatif

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Je peux apprendre aux autres :  

Préparer les repas / cuisiner pour la famille

Aider à la maison

S’occuper des animaux

Langues

Aide informatique / Internet

Garde de maison et d'animaux

Quelles sont vos compétences ?

Pet & House Sitting: Experienced and Rover-certified with references available. Comfortable caring for dogs, cats, and small animals, as well as keeping a home tidy and secure while owners are away.

Photography: Skilled in portrait, event, and travel photography using both DSLR and mobile setups; especially dynamic acrobatic / sports / action photography and can assist with photos for social media or small projects.

Computer & Digital Work: Programming, data entry, spreadsheets (Excel/Sheets), social media marketing, and light website or digital admin work.

Event Support: Experience helping with event setup, coordination, registration, and hosting — I enjoy community and creative projects.

Hospitality & Food: Former barista, love making coffee, cooking for groups, and helping in the kitchen.

Gardening & Outdoor Work: Enjoy working with plants, light maintenance, and mushroom foraging in the forest.

Language & Culture: Enthusiastic about language exchange — can help with English, French, or Spanish, and enjoy practicing other languages too.

Teaching & Movement: Can share basics of salsa, bachata, yoga, or acroyoga, and love creating a fun, encouraging learning environment.

Âge

26

Autres infos...

I love learning new things and connecting with people through shared activities — especially movement-based or circus (acrobatics, pole, hoop) anything from board games, chess, to a walk outdoors or a cooking night. I enjoy photography, music, saunas, beaches, and exploring local cafés, and I’m always happy to trade recipes, playlists, or travel stories.

I like spending time in nature — whether hiking, swimming, or spotting wild mushrooms — and I’m equally happy with quiet evenings reading or journaling. I appreciate both lively community spaces and peaceful, reflective moments, and I try to bring a curious, and authentic energy wherever I go.

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