Aden Seng Yong

Travel information

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Description

i believe that things always happen for a reason (some call this fate, but i’m not a fan of its connotation) - and through this belief, so much good has entered my life. i was raised in new york and left home at 16 to study in the netherlands. while abroad, i travelled and travelled sometimes with a few friends, sometimes alone, sometimes with strict itineraries in mind, sometimes with no plan at all, with just the sun to follow.

i am currently a student at rhode island school of design (risd), pursuing a degree in the fine arts, specifically textiles. art in all its forms is a language that is ‘universal’. while making art brings me immense joy, it is sharing art in which a connection forms - that makes me know the power of art. that is why art is always a part of my travels.

Interests

Beach

Hiking

Mountain

Nature

Outdoor activities

Drawing & painting

History

Books

Culture

Hitchhiking

Performing arts

Architecture

Camping

Art & design

Gardening

Charity work

Cooking & food

Music

Photography

Writing

Sustainability

Yoga / Wellness

Sailing / Boating

Languages

Languages spoken
English: Fluent
German: Intermediate
Spanish: Intermediate
Chinese (Mandarin): Intermediate
Chinese (Cantonese): Intermediate

More details about my language interests
Languages, to me, are like keys to kingdoms. I'd be enthralled to exchange languages with others

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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

Some knowledge of:  

Charity Work

Being an elderly companion

Teaching

Gardening

DIY and building projects

Animal Care

Life at a Farmstay

Babysitting and creative play

Creating/ Cooking family meals

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Able to teach about:  

Languages

Art Projects

Eco Projects

Helping around the house

Hospitality/Tourism

General Maintenance

Helping with Computers/ Internet

More details about your skills

i would describe myself to be a balancer that strives to bring environments into an appropriate equilibrium; in louder settings, i’ll tend to sit back and observe, while in quiter settings, i’ll offer an uplifting energy.

other skills of mine that may be deemed more “sophisticated” include:
simple woodworking (i have assisted in making a canoe before, and made uncomplicated wood-structures for art projects), experienced on adobe platforms (illustrator, photoshop, indesign, audition, etc.)

jobs i have had include:
barista, event coordinator, curator, gardener, teacher, camp counselor

Age

19

What else ...

I enjoy music, volleyball, [intentional] breathing, surfing, observing (ants, rain, trees, people, rocks, clouds) , climbing, yoga, falling, cold water submersion, reading, rugby, eating, moving, surfing, sitting, cooking

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