Julie

Information de voyage

Actuellement, je suis

Description

Hello! I've come to WorkAway as a way to explore new places and meet people in a way that is more authentic and allows me to feel like I'm giving back to those I'm staying with. I think of myself as a lifelong student, so any opportunity to learn, especially from a local's perspective, is one I'd be honored to have. I've also always loved working with my hands, and grew up always wanting to help my parents with gardening projects, home renovations, crafts, cooking, and anything else they'd let me try, so I would love to help my hosts out with any projects or work they need assistance with! In my free time, I mostly find joy in rock climbing, hiking, volleyball, birding, and listening to music.

Centres d’intérêt

Langues

Langues parlées
Czech: Courant
Anglais: Courant
Espagnol: Intermédiaire

Plus de détails sur les langues qui m'intéressent
I am interested in improving my comfort in speaking in Spanish and sounding more natural when speaking. I would also be interested in learning words in any language, simply out of curiosity!

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Compétences et connaissances que j'aimerais partager ou apprendre

Ça m'intéresse :  

Aider dans une ferme

Travail associatif

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J'ai des connaissances :  

Projets artistiques

Éco-projets

Tenir compagnie à une pers. âgée

Jardinage

Bricolage et projets de construction

S’occuper des animaux

Préparer les repas / cuisiner pour la famille

Entretien général

Aide informatique / Internet

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Je peux apprendre aux autres :  

Aider à la maison

Quelles sont vos compétences ?

Education:
After high school I received my Bachelor's degree in Biology, with a specialization in Environmental Biology. I studied abroad for 6 weeks in Madagascar, where I had the opportunity to study ecology and primatology in the rainforest and conduct independent research. I have taken various courses in biology, ecology, conservation, chemistry, statistics, physics, and writing.

Job Experience:
My most recent role was as a research technician in a plant biology lab, where I performed many molecular biology techniques for plant genetic research, managed a laboratory of 4-8 people, and took care of sowing, staking, and harvesting plants at our farm. After college I had a 3-month internship as a wildlife rehabilitator, where I was able to rescue and nurture injured & sick wildlife (birds, turtles, squirrels, etc.) while educating the public. During college, I worked with student athletes as a strength & conditioning intern, where I set up and cleaned up the gym for workouts and helped them train. In my high school years, I managed/cleaned pools and did various odd jobs in landscaping, minor house projects, planning garage sales, etc.

Language:
I am fluent in English and Czech, and would say I'm comfortable with reading, writing, and speaking a low-moderate amount of Spanish.

Physical:
I think of myself as a fairly active person, and enjoy participating in rock climbing, volleyball, weight training, swimming, hiking, yard work, and more. I am able to lift heavy weights as needed, and I'm 5'10" (178cm), so I'm usually able to reach most things, if that helps!

Personal:
My other relevant skills and abilities (at varying levels) include organizing, housekeeping/cleaning, cooking/baking, gardening, and using computers, including Microsoft Office. People who work with me would consider me very organized, independent, meticulous, and creative. I love working with animals and plants more than anything, and I get a lot of enjoyment out of helping others :)

Âge

25

Autres infos...

I'm not so sure what else to add here, but some random facts about me are:
- I can solve a Rubik's cube in ~3 minutes or less
- I'm a huge fan of Studio Ghibli movies, anime, and the Avatar: the Last Airbender TV show
- My entire family is from the Czech Republic, but my brother and I were born in the U.S.
- I enjoy sudoku, crosswords, chess, and really any kind of puzzle
- I can play drums, ukulele, piano, and violin (but not very well!)

Informations complémentaires

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  Fumeur

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  Permis de conduire

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  Allergies
  No food allergies

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  Régime alimentaire spécial
  No dietary requirements, but very open to eating vegetarian/vegan!