The russian aggression causes unimaginable pain and destruction
People
Besides learning the Ukrainian language and culture, we also had a few opportunities to volunteer. As we volunteer, we learn more about the Ukrainian character. Helping in the food kitchen There's a food kitchen in Lviv run by Ukrainian and international volunteers. I didn't get all
War
Ukraine has been suffering more intense air attacks by russia since the last few weeks — particularly 9 and 12 July. It's not just 'news' — it's noticeable for me personally, even in the 'relatively safe' city of Lviv. From russia with love In
Study
In the words of Yaroslav Hrytsak during his lecture: "Nations create war; war creates nations". The Ukrainian people did not choose this war, but they did choose to respond with dignity. For those of us at peace, especially in the West, we must ponder: how do we retain
People
A reflection by Lauren on the impact of the war, especially on young men, and the memorialization of young people. Most of the students in our group traveled to Lviv and enrolled in UCU's Ukrainian language school to show solidarity for the people of Ukraine in their courageous
War
The war directly impacts Ukrainians in many ways I cannot fathom as a foreigner — I will elaborate on that in another post. The war does impact me still, though. In this post I'll elaborate what it means to study in a country at war. Shelters and air raids