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Information de voyage

Actuellement, je suis

Les activités qui m'intéressent :

I'm really interested in language exchange and learning more about every day life :) I enjoy taking care of animals and children and want the opportunity to explore local places and meet local friends

Description

I'm a young marine biologist traveling around East Asia after completing an internship in Okinawa. I've always wanted to take a big solo trip, so I'm planning to go around Japan, China, Taiwan, and South Korea for a couple months to experience more of the world before making my next career move :) I am passionate about the ocean and conservation, and I ultimately want to work in research that contributes to preserving the marine world and all the life inside it.

I come from a pretty international background (Chinese, Vietnamese, Swedish, and American) and I love sharing and learning about new cultures. I think this has contributed to my open mindedness and curiosity, as I am always looking to experience new and wonderful things. I am very lucky to have lived in the USA, UK, Ireland, and Japan and am happy to share my experiences with you :)

I really enjoy cultural immersion, language learning, outdoor adventures, and meeting people that open different perspectives to me. My main goal as a workawayer is to experience and learn about what everyday life is like in different countries while improving my language skills. I am friendly and compassionate, and I value authenticity, both in how I present myself and in my relationships. Although I love chatting and getting to know new people, I am slightly more introverted than extroverted. I like to keep some time free for quiet reading, journalling, and practicing yoga and mindfulness.

I am really interested in Eastern philosophy, especially Buddhism. Growing up in the west with Chinese parents has pushed me to understand more about eastern philosophy as a common thread of life, as opposed to an ideology that is quite different from western understandings. I have wanted to come to East Asia for a long time now to further my study of Buddhism and the ways it has influenced modern society.

Finally, I am passionate about food!! I like to eat mainly vegetarian, but I will eat meat when trying local cuisine and specialities :) I love cooking, learning new recipes, and am excited to be inspired by new flavors and culinary traditions. I also play guitar and piano, SCUBA dive (I also love sea swimming!), and enjoy gardening and foraging.

Centres d’intérêt

Bénévolat

Yoga / bien-être

Végétarien ou végan

Sports nautiques

Écriture

Dev. durable

Dev. personnel

Voile / bateau

Politique/justice sociale

Soin des plantes

Animaux de compagnie

Activités en plein air

Musique

Nature

Montagne

Langues

Histoire

Randonnée

Jardinage

Fitness

Mode et beauté

Ferme

Dessin et peinture

Danse

Culture

Cuisine et alimentation

Camping

Livres

Plage

Animaux

Langues

Langues parlées
Anglais: Courant
Chinois (mandarin): Courant
Japonais: Débutant
Chinese (Others): Débutant

Plus de détails sur les langues qui m'intéressent
I can teach English, and I am interested in learning Japanese or Korean!

Trouver un partenaire de langue

Compétences et connaissances que j'aimerais partager ou apprendre

Ça m'intéresse :  

Jardinage

Tenir compagnie à une pers. âgée

Aider dans une ferme

Éco-projets

Aider à la maison

S’occuper des animaux

Travail associatif

Langues

Enseignement

Entretien général

Accueil / tourisme

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Je peux apprendre aux autres :  

Aide informatique / Internet

Quelles sont vos compétences ?

My expertise is in biology, specifically marine evolution and ecology. I have contributed to research in the study of marine ecosystems, evolution of marine organisms, and have skills in using DNA to uncover the evolutionary relationships between organisms.

I have 3 years of experience in hospitality/food service. I have worked in different restaurants as a hostess and server since I was an undergraduate student, from fine dining to casual eating.

I love working with children! I have previously worked as a babysitter and as a summer camp counselor. I am also the oldest of my cousins and have spent a lot of time taking care of them.

Âge

26

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  Régime alimentaire spécial