I am originally from Ukraine, from a small town near Kyiv.
In 2019, I was accepted into Kyiv Polytechnic University to study applied mathematics and finance, a difficult but fulfilling path. Life in Ukraine presented its own set of challenges, such as corruption in the education system and facing gender discrimination both at school and university. Despite these obstacles, I pursued my dreams with determination. Little did I know how much my life would change during those four years of study.