Anna Afanasiyeva
24 y.o., Zaporizhia
University of Chicago, USA.
LL.M. - 2011
Having received a grant from WorldWideStudies, I realized what kind of success I desire to achieve in my life. The real success is when your family, your friends, society, and your country need you; when you are able to help people realize their dreams.
Therefore, I am equipped to work persistently in order to achieve such a success. It is my higher purpose. And I would deem the biggest gratitude to the Victor Pinchuk Foundation if, at some point, I am likewise of any assistance to my own country; when I am able to offer a helping hand to the young talented Ukrainians and pass a relay race to them, which was established by the Victor Pinchuk Foundation in Ukraine.
I believe that together, in a joint effort, we will make our Ukraine spiritually strong, united, and economically developed.
Anna Bilous
22 y.o., Kyiv
Jagellonian University, Poland, and University of Kent, UK.
MA in European Studies and Europen Governance – 2012
My main achievement is that I have understood what I want to be and how to become a real professional in my field. Studying and working in different institutions related to political science and public administration, I have found a niche such as analytics in politics which really brings me satisfaction.
Now, I received a grant from the Victor Pinchuk Foundation to study and get a Master's Degree at the Jagellonian University (Republic of Poland) and at the University of Kent (UK). It seems to me that all previous achievements came exactly to this starting point of my new career.
Nataliya Bugaiova
21 y.o., Luhansk Oblast
Harvard University, USA.
Master in Public Policy – 2012
From the "The Exchange of Future Leaders" program in the USA to Japanese studies at Shevchenko Kyiv National University (KNU), from the international organizations to journalism in English, I have tried myself in different fields and in different countries of the world. Finally, I am determined that I want to devote my carrier to forming the foreign economic policy of Ukraine. Harvard will become the first step in my achieving of this purpose. Many people supported me and believed in me.
Right now, it is my turn to justify the chance I was given and get the best use from the years of studies in Harvard, and later on to direct this experience to the economic expansion of Ukraine and to strengthening of its economic presence in the world.
Lesya Vasylenko
23 y.o., Kyiv
University College, London, UK.
LL.M. – 2011
According to my parents, I stubbornly insisted on my position since I was a child and did everything to make my idea be heard. When the time came to choose a college, I decided to take a legal studies track, in order to defend the interests and the rights of others with the same spark. On the third year, my specific interests were already concentrated on human rights. In particular, I decided to devote myself to human defense of the so-called "The third generation" rights, foundation for which lays in ecology rights and right for a safe environment.
The next logical step in my professional life should have been getting a LLM degree abroad. I passed selection in four schools in England and USA all of which are best ranked internationallyThanks to the team of the WorldWideStudies program, I was able to make the right choice and to get a considerable financial support to implement my primary plan. I hope that the acquired international experience will give me a possibility to build a successful career for the benefit and the prosperity of Ukraine.
Anna Danyliak
24 y.o., Kyiv
Lund University, Sweden.
International Master’s Programme in Environmental Studies and Sustainability Science – 2012
When I first stood before the choice of the direction for my studies in the university, I chose virtually without any hesitation the environment specialization with a focus on the international cooperation in the industry of the environmental protection. I see my professional future exactly in this field.
The studies in a foreign country will enable me to establish a network of like-minded individuals and colleagues from other countries on the personal level that, at the same time, will be a tool in introducing the bases of a steady development on the global level. There are no boundaries for the nature with the state borders - that is why the solution of environmental issues is needed through an active dialog of the world community and deliberate actions today.
Olga Dolynina
25 y.o., Dnipropetrovsk
London Metropolitan University, UK.
MA Sports Management – 2011
I have a dream that Ukraine will become the heart of Europe in sports. I will do everything in my power to this end. Having been given the opportunity of getting an international education, I will take the European and world class sports projects into reality with enthusiasm, using the experience and expertise, which will allow Ukraine to take a new step in development.
Thanks to these projects, we will be able to encourage the young people to do sports, to have a healthy life style, and to build up a sense of patriotism.
Nataliya Katser-Buchkovska
27 y.o., Ternopil Oblast
University College London, UK.
LL.M. in Law and Economics of Corporate Law - 2011
The awareness of the time passing and the essentiality of finding my own place in the world compelled me to consider the new ways of the personal development and self-perfection.
Today, having seven years of experience of legal practice, I have something to be proud of and a launching pad to use. In fact, my position of department chief of DeVision Group companies on the corporate and investment issues is already an achievement and stability.
Choosing a course of the international law adjudication of economics in UCL, I set a goal to become the best specialist in this field and with my knowledge, to bring benefit to the country in which I live.
Julia Kondratska
24 y.o., Kyiv
Queen Mary University of London, UK.
LLM in Banking and Finance Law – 2011
I have striven for my dream for a long time. Thus, I have studied English persistently; I have graduated from Law Department of the National Taras Shevchenko University of Kyiv with honors. I started to build my career in the Ukrainian Bar Association from my university times. Afterwards, I worked in a bank with foreign investments. I was sure that it would help me enter one of the best universities of the world and, as a result, become an outstanding Ukrainian lawyer in the field of international banking & finance law and parliamentarian, in a further prospect. And even though my career is supposed to be successful due to the fact that I have become a Partner of the Law Firm “Moskalenko & Partners” at the age of 23, I trust that my best achievements are in future. I have realized one basic rule that nobody can restrain my strivings and achievements but me. And as long as I believe and strive for my dream I can achieve nearly everything!
Julia Kosulko
22 y.o., Kyiv
KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden.
MSc in Innovative and Sustainable Energy Engineering – 2012
A few days ago, I got a master’s degree in Heat and Gas Supplies, Ventilation and Conditioning at Kyiv State University for Construction and Architecture. Being involved in science conferences, competitions and internships, I realized how important this field is for the state and how incredibly interesting it is for me. Now, thanks to the World Wide Studies, I have a chance of getting familiar with the most up-to-date technologies in the heat energy at the best Scandinavian Universities. Part of my dream and of my goal has come true. I have no intention to stop, as I believe that I am capable of being useful for Ukraine.
I believe that this knowledge will be beneficial for Ukraine and I will do my best for that.
Galyna Mykhailiuk
23 y.o., Odesa
University of York, UK.
LLM in International Corporate and Commercial Law – 2011
It’s unbelievable but the dreams come true! Thanks to the World Wide Studies, I got a chance to study at the University of York. One year ago, I got Master’s Degree in Law at the Odesa National Academy of Law and, in a few months, I’ll get Master’s degree in banking at the Odesa State University of Economy. I have been a participant in numerous international conferences and currently I am a post-graduate student. However, it is not enough for me and I am striving for some else.
I will definitely become a professional in my business and a leading expert in the field of international corporate and banking law. I believe that I will climb the peak and yield a lot of benefits to the state of Ukraine.
Olga Nahorna
22 y.o., Khmelnytskyi
Technical University of Munich, Germany.
MSc. in Sustainable Resourse Management - 2012
I graduated from the Kyiv Mohyla Academy and the Ivan Franko Lviv University. However, I need to continue my education and go to Germany to improve my knowledge. I am an ecologist and for me, it is not simply a specialization I have got, but a state of mind and a prism of the world perception.
I will complete my education and come back to Ukraine to care for environment, especially for sea, as I like it very much. Ukraine has unique natural resources, but people, unfortunately, neglect them. I would like to change the situation. And I will do it for sure!
Maria Pavlovska
22 y.o., Kyiv
Uppsala University. Sweden.
MSc in Biology – Ecology and Conservation – 2012
Recently, I have got a chance to study abroad thanks to the support of the Victor Pinchuk Foundation. Before, I was convinced that only privileged and ingenious people get such a chance. But now I know that the destiny is favorable to those who strive, try hard and achieve.
I am not going to be satisfied with what has already been achieved and relax. My dream is to gain from study abroad as much as possible in both professional and personal terms.
Plans for the near future are only the starting point. The next developments remains to be seen. Howbeit, I am sure that only new achievements, adventures and impressions await me… Of course, there will be also obstacles, but I have realized that overcoming them makes us stronger!
Natalia Stranadko
28 y.o., Sumy
University of Leicester, UK.
MSc. Global Environmental Change – 2011
I dream of implementing international projects for Ukraine in the field of environment protection and climate change! I would like to create the first ever Eco-Town in Ukraine and an eco-museum like in many advanced countries of the world. I would like to help people understand the role of science, culture, innovations, and international relations in meeting global challenges we face today, in order to preserve our nature and to make right political decisions.
The WorldWideStudies program of the Victor Pinchuk Foundation gave me a chance to make a first step on that path, to get an up-to-date international education at one of the best universities of England, to build partner relations with this country and, of course, to yield benefit for our country.
Artem Trofymenko
23 y.o., Donetsk
University College London, UK.
LL.M. in International Business Law – 2011
My goal is to incorporate my own law firm that would combine best professionals in international business law. To achieve this, I do my best efforts for professional development. Having excellent academic results and a three-year working experience, I realize that I need to develop further and the next step is to get LLM (International Business Law) degree at the University College London.
I have got a grant from the Victor Pinchuk Foundation because my own goals meet the objectives of the WorldWideStudies program aimed at the development of Ukraine as a worthy member of the global community, including the business relations.
Marta Tsvengrosh
22 y.o., Lviv
University of Geneva, Switzerland.
Geneva Master in International Dispute Settlement – 2011
For as long as I can remember, I have always dreamed a lot and worked persistently to make my dreams come true. Now, while holding a Master’s diploma from Lviv Ivan Franko University and having a one-year experience as an in-house counsel, I understand the necessity to develop myself further by amplifying my academic knowledge and professional expertise.
Fortunately enough, due to the WorldWideStudies Program education in the world’s best universities is open to Ukrainian young people regardless of their financial background, and I am very happy to be among the lucky ones who have received the grant. I believe that after completing my Master's degree in Geneva I will be able to build a rewarding career in the field of international dispute resolution, as well as to contribute to the future prosperity of Ukraine.
Marta Schavurska
21 y.o., Ternopil
University of Pittsburgh, USA.
LL.M. for Foreign Law Graduates – 2011
My willing for studying well at school as a child has evolved into a desire to enter the world best universities. And the intention to protect weaker people has transformed into a wish to help them by means of law. I am about getting a Bachelor’s diploma at the Kyiv Mohyla Academy National University. While studying at the University, I managed not only to work at several companies, but also to take part in an international law contest, Telders International Law Moot Court Competition and Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot, as well as to represent the University on the world scene as a University team member.
I am interested in international private law and alternative ways of dispute settlement. Thanks to studying abroad, I intend to adopt the US experience in settlement of law issues, to deepen my knowledge of international law based on lectures given by the world’s most famous lawyers, as well as to establish friendly relations with lawyers from various countries.
Maksym Yavorskyi
21 y.o., Zhytomyr
University of Geneva, Switzerland.
Geneva Master in International Dispute Settlement – 2011
Having acquired theoretic knowledge combined with the rich practical experience at one of the best law firms in the world, CMS Cameron McKenna, I realized that to build a successful career in Ukraine, I also extremely need to get education from one of the best Western universities.
Thanks to the Victor Pinchuk Foundation, I will have the chance of studying at Geneva University in Switzerland, and upon returning to Ukraine, to prove myself not only as a successful lawyer but as a politician as well!