Hello everyone! My name is Angelika and I currently reside in Brooklyn. I was born in Western Ukraine (by the border with Hungary) and my family moved to the United States 10 years ago. As a result, I am fluent in both Ukrainian and Russian languages. Moreover, I speak Spanish on a proficient level.
At City College I am looking forward to major in International Journalism with a minor in Spanish, yet I still have time to decide what it is that I definitely enjoy doing. As of now, I know that I certainly enjoy learning foreign languages. In fact, I am studying French at CCNY right now. I also love traveling and hope that as a journalist, traveling and languages will further aid me to succeed. My dream profession would be at BBC or perhaps The New Yorker.
Whiteface Mountain Peak, Lake Placid
Aside from college, I am a passionate skier. I’ve conquered all the highest peaks on the Eastern Coast and will hopefully acquaint myself with Salt Lake City, British Columbia and European peaks soon as well. Skiing is one of my absolutely favorite things ever because it makes me feel completely free. I have complete control over where I roam, with only a bit help from nature. When I ski I tend to completely shut off my brain and rather feel what I am doing. Skiing provides me with great adrenaline and makes me feel as if in a single moment I have everything that I can possibly need and desire. I am clearly in great anticipation of winter already and cannot wait for another snowy season. Anyhow, if you haven’t tried skiing or snowboarding, I greatly suggest that you do!
In addition, I also practice yoga and absolutely love to dive!
In general, I am super curious to learn about other cultures and explore whatever has been previously unknown to me. I am currently very interested in Spanish and Latin American culture. I find it absolutely fascinating to the point that my playlist are now almost entirely Spanish and that many of the movies that I watch are Spanish as well. In fact, I absolutely adore Spain and plan to Study Abroad there for at least one semester. Further, I hope to live in Spain one day or perhaps somewhere in Europe.
I do love NYC and anticipate to discover new elements of New Year in the following course!
Here is a song that always puts me in a good mood:
Yay foreign language studies! For a second, I almost thought the video was “Bailamos,” by Enrique. I’m a fan of both songs.