Age: 15
City / Region: Dnipro
Current Location: Dnipro

Start at Svitlo: November 2024

Responsibilities at Svitlo:

• Senior Group Administrator: Post daily schedules, assist with organizational questions, and respond to student inquiries.
• Event Manager: Together with Ksusha, organize and run events, meetings, and competitions, creating a friendly and engaging atmosphere.
• Buddy: Support both older and younger students, helping newcomers adapt and feel comfortable in the community.
• Reading Buddy: Conduct reading sessions twice a week for younger students, exploring books, learning new vocabulary, and discussing the material.
• Mentor of Prefects: Review group journals on my assigned day and ensure tasks are completed on time.
• Member of Social Media Team: Generate ideas for TikTok, create content, and submit it for editing.
• Participant in Global Social Leaders (GSL): Work on an economic project as part of a team.
• Participant in Svitlo Reads: Help organize webinars and generate new ideas for future meetings.

Future Plans:
In the future, I want to attend a good university and move abroad to explore 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 continue supporting Svitlo and contributing to the development of this community, which has become an important part of my life.

Self-description in one sentence:
Dream big, work hard, and stay kind ✨

Impact of Svitlo:
Svitlo has become a place of growth, inspiration, and meaningful connection for me. It is more than a school — it is a community that motivates me to explore my interests, take on challenges, and see the world more broadly. Here, I have learned not only from books but also 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 on the world — values I carry with me every day.

Scholarships / Opportunities:

• Trip to a camp in the UK
• Free Duolingo English Test
• Participation in meetings with guest speakers

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