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Overview

  • 9 references 7 Confirmed & Positive
  • Fluent in Dutch, English; learning German, Khmer, Thai
  • 47, Female
  • Member since 2008
  • making prosthetics and orthotics
  • Studying Prosthetics and orthotics
  • From Zwolle, Holland.
  • Profile 85% complete

About Me

CURRENT MISSION

Studying prosthetics and orthotics.

ABOUT ME

I'm very idealistic: I want to help other people to improve their quality of life. In the last few years I've done this by working and volunteering in different countries in Asia. Now i'm trying to become of more use by studying prosthetics and orthotics.

PHILOSOPHY

Don't judge other people; try to understand their behavior and opinion.

Interests

I'm interested in trying to understand the values, motivations and ways of thinking of people of different backgrounds and cultures. In other words, I like talking and especially listening to people.

  • politics
  • anthropology
  • volunteering

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

My research for the studies on cultural anthropology has been an unforgettable experience. For five months I lived in a 'long neck' village in Thailand (famous tourist attraction). Becoming part of their society; understanding the local politics; learning about the opinions, values, motivations, and life stories of the villagers has been an amazing experience.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Italy, Malaysia, Malta, Myanmar, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Cambodia, Indonesia, Netherlands, Thailand

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