From: Belgium
Individual account
Malaysia
28/09/2018 - 10/10/2018
Hello!!
My name is Ludo, I have a Master degree in translation from Belgium and a Master degree in Peace and conflict studies from the University of Kent and the University of Marburg, Germany.
I have been travelling since I was very young with my family. Then I began travelling alone. I stayed 4 months in Ireland (for my Erasmus), 3 in Nepal, 6 in Portugal, 8 in England and 6 months in Germany, a true European guy!
I am currently living in Malaysia. I worked as Director of an IT company for two years until August 2018. I have resigned to focus my time on social projects and social enterprise. I do have a good knowledge of Malay, but I still have a lot to learn.
I took part in several projects as a volunteer: in Dharamsala, India, during one month, in Alicante, Spain, one month, in Belgium where I taught French to Afghan immigrants during one year. In Portugal, I did an EVS project with disabled children and adults during 6 months.
The reason I chose to involve in such projects is because I have an insatiable need to understand the world around me. I first began to teach French to Afghans and it was an amazing experience. They helped me to be more conscious of my stereotypes and personal feelings. In Nepal, I spent 3 months in a small village in the mountains teaching English, I stayed with a lovely host family. I believe they are part of my life now.
In summer 2015, I did an internship at the Embassy of Belgium in Kuala Lumpur. I stayed in Malaysia during three months enjoying the diversity of cultures, food, traditions etc. I also went back to Nepal during one month, after the earthquake. We helped to rebuild the house destroyed during the disaster.
Today, my life project is quite easy: learn languages and different cultures, help underprivileged communities to develop through social enterprise, promote eco-friendly behaviours.
Gardening
Building
Babysitting / child care
Elderly Companion
Cooking / shopping
Farmstay
Help with Eco project
Help in the house
Animal care
Helping with Tourists
Charity work
Language practice
Help with Computers / internet
Teaching
Since the age of 15 I have taken care of many children as a babysitter to earn extra money. I took part in many projects as a volunteer working with children: in Portugal, with disabled children (equine therapy, hydrotherapy), in Spain, with a group of children (art workshops, games, etc.), in Nepal (English teacher in a secondary school)... I am also able to take care of horses and animals in general. I have good linguistic skills as well and I'd be very happy to teach French.
I frequently teach English in an informal school in Kuala Kubu Bharu, Selangor.
French, English, Malay, Spanish, Portuguese, Nepali
29
Belgium
I am very enthusiastic to stay with local people. I want to learn and share what I know with Malaysian people.
Smoker
Driver's licence
Allergies
No
Special dietary requirements
No
