Привет!
My name is Zarina and I am 22 years old. This is my second year in Holy Cross as a FLA!
I have spent the last few years immersed in academic life, getting a bachelor’s degree in Russian Philology at Irkutsk State University. When I first applied, I didn't know whether I was choosing the right path, but I soon realized that learning my native language was exactly what I wanted to do. It was not just about memorizing spelling or grammar rules, and it turned my expectations upside down.
I have also spent several years of my life volunteering, especially with children and teens. As I’ve grown and gained more knowledge I’ve started working as a tutor. However, my primary focus has always stayed on my studies.
In my free time, I enjoy listening to podcasts and cooking sweets for my loved ones. I also enjoy translating stories, and editing amateur works by aspiring authors.
Every year my family and I visit Lake Baikal and the Sayan Mountains, and it always fills me with a sense of openness and freedom.
I am a friendly and caring person, though I may appear reserved, and am looking forward to getting to know all of you. See you soon! A lot awaits us.