Psychology BA · 2027 applicant

Arina Zhurakovskaia

Psychology student and aspiring counsellor.

Building toward counselling-focused graduate study through psychology coursework, youth mental-wellness programs, peer support, and client-facing care.

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Current program BA Psychology, Augustana campus
Applying in 2027 Practicum and MA counselling pathways
Current focus Youth work, research ethics, person-centred support
Arina Zhurakovskaia
Arina Zhurakovskaia Camrose, Alberta · University of Alberta, Augustana

Experience

Where care becomes practice.

Four roles that shaped my applicant profile through youth programs, peer support, careful communication, and calm follow-through.

  1. Volunteer, Youth Vibe Program

    Canadian Mental Health Association · Camrose, AB · Oct 2025 — Dec 2025

    Co-led weekly mental-wellness sessions for youth ages 11–15, supporting facilitated discussions and structured home-session activities.

    Group facilitation Youth work Structured support

  2. Customer Care Specialist

    Algoritmika International · Remote · Jun 2025 — Present

    Handle student concerns, parent communication, and escalations at a programming education company—building transferable listening and de-escalation skills under pressure.

    Client communication Listening De-escalation

  3. Volunteer Camp Counsellor Assistant

    Algoritmika · May 2023 — Jun 2023

    Helped run structured activities for a summer youth program in a group residential setting.

    Youth programs Facilitation Student support

  4. Student Life Volunteer Team

    Douglas College · New Westminster, BC · Oct 2024 — May 2025

    Supported orientation and campus events, helping new and returning students find their footing and making shared spaces easier to enter.

    Peer support Event facilitation Community
Additional experience

Restaurant Busser — Minerva’s Restaurant
Vancouver, BC · Oct 2023 — May 2025. High-volume service that strengthened interpersonal agility and composure under pressure.

ABOUT

About

“Careful attention, steady support, and better questions in complicated moments.”

I’m Arina, a third-year psychology student at the University of Alberta’s Augustana campus in Camrose, Alberta. I transferred to Augustana in 2025 after finishing an Associate of Arts at Douglas College in British Columbia, and I’m on track to graduate in May 2027.

The coursework that’s shaped me most so far: Psychological Disorders (assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of mood, anxiety, substance-use, and eating disorders); Personality Psychology (theories, assessments, disorders); and Research Methods in Psychology (ethics, APA code of conduct).

I’m applying for practicum and MA counselling roles for 2027. If you’re working on something adjacent or looking for help, I’d like to hear from you.

Education

Arina Zhurakovskaia — psychology student, Camrose AB

Arina Zhurakovskaia

BA Psychology · Augustana

Quick facts

Year
3rd year, BA Psychology
University
University of Alberta, Augustana
Location
Camrose, AB
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Applicant strengths

Preparation with purpose.

A foundation spanning psychological theory, research ethics, applied support experience, and clear visual and written communication.

Coursework foundation

  • Psychological Disorders
  • Personality Psychology
  • Research Methods
  • APA ethics

Applied experience

  • Youth facilitation
  • Peer engagement
  • Client communication
  • De-escalation

Communication tools

  • APA-style writing
  • Presentation design
  • Figma
  • Blender

Get in touch

A thoughtful next step starts here.

For practicum, graduate-study, research, or student-support conversations, email is the fastest path.