Alina

Germany
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I am currently
At home
My next destination:
Australia - from Nov 2024 until Jul 2025
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Description
I am a neuropsychologist to be and have already been able to get a taste of many areas of work. I worked on a horse farm for many years (7+), I have experience in childcare, I was in the catering industry for over 5 years and have already worked at many different trade fairs in Europe. This has taught me to be particularly open-minded and compatible, to work and live with a wide variety of people, and I have also been able to learn some skills. I am a passable cook, an invested animal keeper and a passionate nature lover.

My plan is to discover Europe's most beautiful places and immerse myself in the diversity of Europe before heading to Australia next year to study for a PhD. I am particularly drawn to Scotland, Scandinavia and Italy.
Interests
Cooking & food
Sustainability
Cycling
Animals
Languages
Hiking
Vegetarian or vegan
Politics / Social justice
Nature
Music
LGBTQ
Pets
History
Plant care
Fitness
Photography
Movies & TV
Farming
Books
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Intermediate
French: Beginner
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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Charity Work
Eco Projects
Teaching
Gardening
Some knowledge of:
Languages
Being an elderly companion
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Hospitality/Tourism
Helping with Computers/ Internet
Able to teach about:
Animal Care
Life at a Farmstay
More details about your skills
I am open-minded, curious about other people and cultures, animal-loving, social, considerate and, thanks to my psychology studies and my work experience in industries such as research, gastronomy and service, I have a wide range of interests and training. I am a good listener, uncomplicated and empathetic and adapt quickly to new environments.
Age
26
What else ...
Photography, music, literature, inline skating and strength training
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- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
  No
- Special dietary requirements
  Vegetarisch

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13 Mar 2025

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I had the honor of spending 9 weeks at this magical place and being part of this wonderful family. It's hard to do this experience justice with words, but I had a truly exceptional time. There was a broad variety of tasks, and I’m deeply grateful for the skills I was able to acquire during my stay. From using a chainsaw to fixing fence posts,… read more weeding, and preparing and baking sourdough bread, there was always something to do and something new to learn.
The main focus of my work during my time at Jen’s and Chi Lye’s place was building steps in the garden, which was very rewarding and gave me a whole new appreciation whenever I encounter steps now. 😅

An integral part of their family is their hilarious and lovable dog, as well as a gorgeous herd of very well-trained horses. It was awesome to receive new insights into horsemanship from Jen, who is a skilled and intuitive trainer. I even had the opportunity to accompany Jen to a horsemanship clinic, which was fantastic. Their farm and the whole area around it are stunning, and I felt very much at home in the cozy room I stayed in during my visit. We went on many beautiful walks and got to experience wildlife right outside their doorstep.
The city isn’t far away either (~1 hour train ride), and even Beaconsfield and its surrounding neighborhoods offer cute cafés and plenty to explore.

Jen and Chi Lye are excellent cooks, and they made sure to accommodate food preferences and organize or prepare dinner for us, even during their occasional absences. I’m still reminiscing about their desserts and cakes!

Outside of work (which we did five days a week for five hours), their incredibly witty and funny daughter was a joy to spend time with. I’m (actually!!!) still quoting some of her most legendary moments on the regular, and she gives excellent house tours! Thank you, Alannah, for your daily Duolingo reminders, for introducing me to new card games, and for letting me borrow your amazing books. For the rest of my life, I'll be reminded of you whenever I see an Eichhörnchen!

Thank you, Jen, Chi Lye, Alannah and Willow, from the bottom of my heart for being a home away from home for so many weeks, especially during the holidays. I’m deeply grateful for my time with you, that you’ve shared your wonderful place with me, for your trust, for new friends, the extensive Mary Poppins deep dive, new skills and knowledge, many lovely meals, and an overall unforgettable experience! I hope to see you soon! Take care and all the best 💖

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14 Feb 2025

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We had the pleasure of hosting Alina for nearly 9 weeks, and she quickly became a beloved member of our family. Alina is a conscientious and hard-working individual with a wonderful attitude. She has a deep love for animals and nature, and it was clear from day one that she genuinely cares about the well-being of the animals and the farm.

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