Arina

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Hello! My name is Arina, I’m 19 years old and currently studying International Business at Dawson College in Montreal, Canada. I am passionate about combining my academic pursuits with my interest in running and fitness. I run cross-country for my college team and find that it keeps me grounded, disciplined, and motivated.

I’m deeply curious about the world. Learning about geography, culture, languages, and history is something I genuinely enjoy, whether through reading, meeting new people, or volunteering. I’m actively involved in student life at Dawson, where I regularly take part in volunteer activities and cultural events. I love engaging with people from different backgrounds and expanding my worldview through shared experiences.

I’m no longer in the Canadian Army Cadets, but I am proud to have held the rank of Chief Warrant Officer. My cadet experience taught me leadership, discipline, and the importance of service. I’ve now transitioned into a new chapter and am preparing to serve as an infantry officer in the Canadian Army Reserves.

In my free time, I enjoy reading, cooking, practicing positive thinking, and spending time outdoors with my younger brother and our dog Jack Russell, Amour. I'm drawn to nature, simplicity, and personal growth. I see each new place and person as an opportunity to learn something meaningful.

I’m not looking to travel just to escape—I travel to connect, to understand, and to grow. I believe that stepping out of your comfort zone is the best way to evolve as a person.

Interests

Events & social

Videography

Cooking & food

Music

History

Beach

Photography

Hiking

Drawing & painting

Mountain

Dancing

Self development

Languages

Fitness

Camping

Outdoor activities

Cycling

Books

Yoga / Wellness

Van life

Nature

Blogging

Adventure sports

Languages

Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
Russian: Fluent
Spanish: Intermediate
Ukrainian: Beginner

More details about my language interests
I’m passionate about languages. I’m fluent in French and Russian and would be happy to help others practice either one. I’m currently working on improving my Spanish and always excited to learn new languages. It's something I see as both a fun challenge and a powerful way to connect with people from different cultures. I’d love to find a language buddy to exchange and grow together!

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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:  

Eco Projects

Languages

Hospitality/Tourism

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Some knowledge of:  

DIY and building projects

Animal Care

Charity Work

Art Projects

Life at a Farmstay

More details about your skills

As an army cadet, I have a passion for geography and history, so when I have the chance to learn something new about the culture or the economical situation of a country, I take this opportunity in order to stay informed. Plus, I love to plan family trips and suggest places to visit. I embrace challenges in life and develop worldwide connections.
I consider myself as a "people person", someone who can talk to anyone! As an IB (International Baccalaureate) student, I learned a lot about the world and I am ready to put my learning into practice. I am sure that my great time management will allow me to set priorities and manage my daily time.
I value simple things, such as walks outside, or reading a book. I love going on trails and explore new places. I can easily adapt to a new environment and I am good with maps! My friends call me "Better version of Google Maps".
Each year, I am participating in volunteering activities. With my friend, we went to plant trees in the neighborhood school. Last year, I helped kids with their homework and and also helped an alimentary organisation (Breakfast Club of Canada) by collecting donation.

Age

19

What else ...

An interesting fact about me: I am the provincial champion in Rhythmic Gymnastics!
Sport is my everything and I can't live without it. I love hiking, swimming, biking and climbing mountains. I also can play some songs on ukulele and I enjoy drawing in my free time. I fell in love with reading after finding out the existence of Harry Potter book series. My favorite genre is mystery (Agatha Christie is such an amazing author!!!)
Plus, I adore dogs an taking care of them! My favorite game is kind of basic, it's Monopoly. Simple and fun, and that's all it taking to have fun with a group of friends. Anther one that I absolutely love is TTMC, which is a french trivia game.

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