Age: 20
‍City / Region: Zaporizhzhia, Zaporizhzhia region 
‍Current Location: Eschweiler, Germany

Start at Svitlo: September 2022

Responsibilities at Svitlo:

• Head of Reading Buddies - I control how the Reading Buddy System works, help with the organisation of the lessons and training sessions, give teaching advice and maintain active work among Reading Buddies.
• Reading Buddy - Each week I arrange reading lessons for younger group students, where I read stories with them, correct spelling, discuss book's plot, translate and explain unknown words.

‍Future Plans:

I'd love to see the whole world and travel a lot and find my purpose in life - either by choosing the right job or helping people and just enjoying life.

Self-description in one sentence:

"The future starts today, not tomorrow" 

Impact of Svitlo:

For me, Svitlo is more than just a school, it's more than just education - it's a fantastic opportunity to improve myself, find new family and friends, discover a whole world full of magical wonders, and broaden my horizons as much as possible. Therefore, I can confidently say that my stay at Svitlo School has had an exceptionally positive and beneficial impact on my life. I'm infinitely grateful for every single opportunity that Svitlo has given me!

Scholarships / Opportunities:

• Pearson Online Academy; Scholarship 
• International House London (2 weeks)

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