We spent our third day in Zaporizhya – the capital of Cossack movement. An early get-up in the morning starts to be a habit. Our first target is National University - it looks really Soviet, more like a high school. Silent library fully corresponded with the spirit of our audience. Students are shy, used to the thought that nobody thinks of them. Moderating by Magda was really perfect – she succeeded in activating a very passive audience! Students became relaxed – our quiz succeeded. Issues concerning education were really important to young researchers. After having stressed them with questions concerning Europe and eurointegration we saw understanding and curiosity.
Technical University… Usually students of technical faculties are considered to be less interested in European issues. But not in this case. After only a couple of minutes we knew what they thought:
- Ukraine is neither European, nor an Asian country;
- Ukrainian values are European by essence;
- Students are really interested in studying abroad but it afraid since they don't speak foreign languages (even though they study International Economics).
And teachers – for sure they are like breaks during our conversation. It’s impossible for young friendly Ukrainians to feel free during their presence…
We need to take this into consideration…
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