Global Experiences 

In August 2019, I started a new chapter of my life. It was the first time that I lived outside the U.S. for more than two months since immigrating in 2011. 

In May 2017, I embarked on a UF Study Abroad Program in Austria where I lived with my Austrian host family for six weeks. The places I visited include Vienna, Wolfgangsee, Hallstatt, and Upper Austria and countries like Italy, Germany, and Czech Republic.  

In 2010, I visited Egypt with my family and toured places like Cairo, Luxor, Carnac, Pharaoh's Tombs, and Hurghada. This was my second experience abroad outside of Ukraine, which inspired me to travel more and enhanced my interest in international relations.    

My journey began in Ukraine where I was born and raised...