Hi all! My name is Ariella Trotsenko and I am one of your fellow classmates here at Macaulay Baruch! This past June, I graduated Leon M. Goldstein High School in Manhattan Beach and came in with the intended major of Marketing. In high school, I was involved in a lot of different activities including Student Government, Swim Team, People to People International, and more. I love being a part of a team and getting my schedule filled with many things to keep me busy.
Graduating!
Ever since I was 8 years old, I have been swimming on numerous swim teams. When I entered high school, I joined my high school swim team, in which I eventually became captain. When I turned 15 years old, I obtained my CPR/Lifeguarding certificate and have been working as a lifeguard every summer since (trust me, being a lifeguard is not as glamorous as it seems on Bay-watch).
My teammates and I posing next to our 1st place trophy from the 2012 PMSSL Championships
This past April, I went on a school trip to Germany, Poland, Hungary, and Czech Republic for 10 days. I flew to Europe before with my family before, but, going on so many different tours and sightseeing excursions during this trip really opened my eyes to a love of traveling. My favorite country from the trip but Prague, but, we unfortunately had to stay in a hostel because our hotel was not able to accommodate us (yes, the word hostel does sound as bad as it was). As much fun as I had on that trip, I have NEVER been so cold in so many parts of my body than on that trip! I think its safe to say you can save yourself the trouble of frostbite and visit Eastern Europe in the spring.
Dresden, Germany
Another hobby of mine is skiing! My best friend planned what is now our annual ski trip and said I’d be able to learn quickly with the instructors and learn on the Bunny Slopes. At the end of that day, I was able to go on Black Diamond (not one of my finest moments). But I have been advancing to more difficult slopes, as well as getting better, ever since. Now, we rent a cabin every winter at least 2 times a season so that we can spend time together and do what we love.
Hunter Mountain
Hunter Mountain
Some other random facts about me include:
*I am, what I like to consider, a grilled cheese connoisseur
*I have an unhealthy obsession with Gossip Girl and 90210
*I am fluent in English, Russian, and Spanglish
I hope that covers it all!
I look forward to getting to know you all better and hope we have a great 4 years together.
