What is your favourite way to spend your free time? — Assembly

In Assembly’s “Around the world” series, girls sound off on the topics that matter to them, from the companies they’re dreaming up to the issues they wished more leaders talked about.

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“In addition to spending a lot of time on Instagram, my favorite way to spend my free time is as simple as practicing yoga and reading. I am very fortunate to have at my fingertips inspiring books such as 'Becoming,' 'Persepolis,' 'An Education' and others, which really nurture my spirit as an ambitious student, future educator and feminist. I have a lot of topics of debate with my family and friends about these topics.”

— Noelia, 20, Peru

“Reading and writing because it allows my imagination to soar high with absolutely no boundaries. I feel free and relaxed when I convert my thoughts into words through poetry.”

— Roshni, 20, India

“Playing with my baby nephew or by doing some of my hobbies such as painting, baking, photography, writing, researching or programming.”

— Zareenah, 14, U.S.

“I love to go for a walk with my dog, it’s just a beautiful way to connect with myself, without any distractions (like the phone or TV). It’s just me, nature and my dog, Cooper. And also taking pictures! I love to do it, it’s a gorgeous way to express myself and it helps me to relax when I’m having a hard time.”

— Valentina, 19, Argentina