Full Name: Ulya Shapoval
Gender: Female
Date of Birth / Age: 10/21/2010, 15
Motivation: I’m motivated knowing that what we do at Svitlo genuinely helps people grow and feel supported. Plus, working with such a positive and inspiring team makes me want to show up and give my best every day.
City / Region: Dnipro
Current Location: Dnipro
Started at Svitlo: November 2024
Average Lessons per Week: 10
Responsibilities at Svitlo: Administrator of the Older Group – I publish the daily schedule, help with organizational matters, and answer student's questions.
Event Manager at Svitlo – Me and Ksusha organize and host school events, meetings, and contests, creating a friendly and engaging atmosphere.
Buddy – I support both, older and younger students, helping newcomers adapt to school life and feel comfortable in the community.
Reading Buddy – I lead reading buddy sessions twice a week, where we read books with younger students, discuss new vocabulary, and enjoy time together.
Perfect Mentor – I check group journals on my assigned day and make sure all work is completed on time.
Social Media Team Member – I create ideas for TikTok videos, film content, and send it to editors for publication.
GSL Participant – I am developing an economic project with my teammates as part of the GSL program.
Svitlo Reads Team Member – I help create and host webinars, as well as come up with new ideas for future sessions.
Future Plans:In the future, I hope to study at a great university and move abroad, where I can discover new cultures and gain valuable experiences.
I dream of traveling the world, meeting inspiring people, and growing both personally and academically.
I also want to keep supporting Svitlo School and contributing to its wonderful community, which has truly become a meaningful part of my life.
One-Sentence Self-Description:Dream big, work hard, and stay kind ✨
Impact of Svitlo: Svitlo School has been a place of growth, inspiration, and connection. It’s more than just a school - it’s a community that encourages me to explore my passions, challenge myself, and see the world in new ways. Here, I’ve learned not only from books but from the people around me, discovering the importance of kindness, curiosity, and perseverance.
Being part of Svitlo has helped me become more confident, compassionate, and motivated to make a positive impact, and I carry its lessons with me every day.
Position in Student Council: Prefect
Scholarships / Opportunities: Thanks to Svitlo, I’ve had incredible opportunities that I will always treasure. I went to a camp in England, where I met amazing friends from all over the world, learned about new cultures, and discovered so much about myself. I also took a free Duolingo test, which helped me understand my English level and grow.
Beyond that, I regularly join sessions with inspiring speakers who share their experiences and motivate me to dream bigger. I am truly grateful to Svitlo for all of this, it has made me more confident, curious, and eager to make the most of every opportunity.
Additional Information:I am deeply grateful to the entire Svitlo team, and especially to Yulia and Daria, for creating and organizing such incredible opportunities for us.
I would also like to express my heartfelt gratitude to the teachers for sharing their invaluable knowledge and guidance, some of them have even become like mentors, inspiring me not only in learning but also in life.
I sincerely hope that every day at Svitlo is filled with positivity, joy, and inspiration, and that the school continues to flourish and touch the lives of even more students.
Being part of this community is an incredible privilege, and I will always carry the lessons, support, and memories from Svitlo with me.
And also please add my tiktok
