Representing Ukraine’s economic growth potential in the heart of Cambridge, getting lost in a Chinese town, and finding the best comrades – unforgettable two weeks at Cambridge!
When I stepped off the plane for the first time, everything felt almost dreamlike. I was disoriented and overwhelmed, as my ears were still blocked, and the surroundings felt entirely unfamiliar. Then I spotted the vivid sign, “Welcome to the UK.” At that moment, I definitely knew that this was my place.
I couldn’t be more grateful to have found the best international people I have ever met. My MPW campus in Cambridge doesn't have places for a lot of students, so it was a pleasure to connect closely with everyone. Our friend group was definitely the loudest, without a doubt, the friendliest.
Economics classes were must-have for me to deep into the basics of finance and business at A-level. Exploring fiscal and monetary policies of my own country, and, moreover, presenting this - is unbelievable experience. Lectures with Cambridge professors gave me a lot of new perspectives about AI and critical thinking. One of the session was with Simon Hall, a BBC correspondent. The logical riddles were so gripping that our group was hooked instantly that by the end of the session, our friend group was daring enough to challenge the professor ourselves. When I arrived on campus, I wrote to him to express my gratitude for his invaluable knowledge, and it was wonderful to learn that he supports our country.
My first encounter with London came with pouring British rain and getting lost in Chinatown. Luckily, we also had the chance to see the iconic Big Ben and take a bus tour beforehand!
Visiting Great St Mary's Church, King's College, Queen's College are one of the most shining memories as well. Seeing this magical building for the first time while punting still brings me joy every time I recall it.
On the last day of our stay, Antoniia and I probably cried more than five times. About half an hour before we had to leave, I wrote about it, and Yuliia Kosko’s phrase became a source of motivation for me: “Don’t be sad that it’s over; be happy that it happened.” To stay positive, just after the 5 minutes we tried to sing Despacito 😺
