Age: 17
City / Region: Odesa, Ukraine
Current Location: Odesa, Ukraine

Start at Svitlo: January 2024

Responsibilities at Svitlo:

• Buddy: Always ready to listen, support, and help new students feel part of the community.
• Telegram Channel Manager: Develops and manages the channel, creating weekly content (Virtue of the Week, interactive reflections, creative posts) that inspires kindness, personal growth, and emotional awareness.
• Reading Buddies: Coordinates reading sessions, tracks attendance, and supports communication between students and co-buddies to ensure effective learning.
• Assistant of “Debates with Mark” in Younger and Senior Groups: Helps organize discussions, supports student self-expression, and develops public speaking skills.
• Assistant of “The Character Quest: Unlock Your Best Self - Level B1” course.
• Content Creator: Writes articles for the blog and produces TikTok videos highlighting school life and achievements.
• Manager of Attendance (Student Council): Responsible for tracking student attendance and engagement.
• Participant in Global Social Leaders (GSL): Part of the “BurnoutEscape” project, where our team won by creatively promoting mental health awareness.
• I also work as a TikTok and Instagram Content Creator  

Future Plans:
I aspire to become a successful and influential person who can make the world a better place. My dream is to pursue a career as an ambassador or diplomat, representing my country with dignity and fostering mutual understanding and peace between nations.

Self-description in one sentence:
Compassionate, determined, and ambitious, I strive to bring light and positive change to the lives of others.

Impact of Svitlo:
Svitlo means the world to me—it’s not just a school, but a place that completely transformed my life. Here, I found support, kindness, and people who believed in me even when I doubted myself. Svitlo taught me to dream fearlessly, care for others, and see light even in difficult moments. I am deeply grateful for everything and everyone who helped me become who I am today.

Scholarships / Opportunities:

• Trip to the UK — Summer 2024
• Trip to the USA — Summer 2025

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