Vitalina Kuripka:
From a childhood dream to a future in medicine
16 years old
Skelky, Zaporizhzhia region (currently living in Lviv)
Medical college student, over 2 years with foundation
Watching movies and listening to music
Become part of the success
My journey to English
I have dreamed of writing and speaking English fluently since childhood. Previously, it was very difficult for me to express my thoughts, but the lessons at the foundation changed everything. The learning here is not at all like at school — we do many diverse exercises rather than just following strict textbooks. This helped me open up.
Results I’m proud of
Now that I am a student, knowledge of English helps me tremendously. I understand the teacher at the academy and can answer in English during classes. My grades have improved significantly: while they used to be 6–8 points, I now have a solid “5 out of 5”!
Life during the war and the path to the goal
The full-scale invasion changed everything fundamentally. The hardest part was moving from my native home against my will. There were many difficult moments that I don’t even want to remember now, and I try to focus on the future. After receiving my basic education, I firmly decided to become a medic. Despite all the difficulties, I am confidently moving toward my goal. What helps me hold on? Perhaps the thirst for life and the profession itself.
Dreams for the future
In the future, I will become a doctor. For modern medicine, English is a necessity, so I continue to study it diligently alongside medical disciplines. Although there is very little free time now, in rare moments of rest, I like to watch movies and listen to music.
A word of gratitude
“The main thing is not to give up. With small steps, we will definitely reach victory! Thank you to everyone who supports us on this path.”
