Psychology BA · 2027 applicant

Arina Zhurakovskaia

Psychology student at the University of Alberta, Augustana, building toward counselling-focused graduate study through coursework, youth work, and applied support roles.

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

EXPERIENCE

Experience

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

  1. 01

    Volunteer, Youth Vibe Program

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

    Co-led weekly mental wellness sessions for youth 11-15. Supported VIBE clients through facilitated discussions and structured home-session activities.

    Group facilitation Youth work Structured support
  2. 02

    Customer Care Specialist

    Algoritmika International · Remote · Jun 2025 — Present · Full-time

    Client-facing support role at a programming education company. Handle escalations, student concerns, and parent communications — transferable listening and de-escalation skills under pressure.

    Client communication Listening De-escalation
  3. 03

    Volunteer Camp Counsellor Assistant

    Algoritmika · May 2023 — Jun 2023 · Volunteer

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

    Youth programs Facilitation Student support
  4. 04

    Student Life Volunteer Team

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

    Peer engagement work on campus — orientation support, event facilitation, and helping new and returning students find their footing. Practice noticing who's on the edge of a room and making the space easier to enter.

    Peer support Event facilitation Community
Other experience

Restaurant Busser — Minerva’s Restaurant, Vancouver, BC · Oct 2023 — May 2025 · Part-time. High-volume service; 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

Academic preparation

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

Contact

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

Direct contact

Open to 2027 practicum and MA counselling

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