May 3rd is International World Press Freedom Day. For our Conversation Club this Tuesday, May 2nd, we will be talking about the importance of the commitments of governments to respect and reflect on the freedom of press. It is also a day of reflection among media professionals about issues of press freedom and professional ethics. Let's also remember those brave journalists who lost their lives in the pursuit of a story to uncover the truth.

How can we leverage the power of storytelling to foster understanding amid global challenges, historical shifts and war? Join us for a discussion between Ukrainian and American creative leaders exploring fresh narratives amidst new challenges. 

Join us on Tuesday to discuss the wonderful diversity that Arab Americans bring from faith and language to customs and traditions.

Familiarize students with the environment and traditions of a concert hall, equip them with fundamental musical vocabulary, and cultivate a lifelong interest in classical music with educational materials and a workshop from The Philadelphia Orchestra (USA.)

It's April! That means this month we are celebrating the heritage and history of jazz music! Who are your favorite jazz musicians? How did jazz music start and become so popular? All of these questions and more will be discussed at our Conversation Club this week.

During the presentation you will explore how various environmental factors have affected human settlements and activities along the Western Black Sea coast over time, and gain valuable insights into how to mitigate the impact of climate change.

This Thursday, we are wrapping up our Building Blocks: Career Development series with a session on career tips. Join us to highlight and discuss what career tips were the most valuable to you and share how you have used the knowledge to advance yourself in your professional journey.

We'll be diving into the world of food trade and food security with Farmcraft® 2023, an innovative educational program that uses Minecraft Education to explore the challenges faced by agricultural producers and distributors around the world. We will be discussing the question “What happens to food once it leaves the farm?” in the context of Ukraine to learn and spread awareness about agriculture and our connection to the crops.

Don't let grammar get in the way of your English learning! Join us for a special Building Blocks session where one of our own teammates, Andrii, will go over sentence mechanics, give grammar examples, and share tips for learning English especially for Ukrainians.

What are the most popular songs in the U.S. right now? What makes them so catchy? Join our Conversation Club this Tuesday to listen to some good tunes and discuss popular music of North America.

Cooler talk or small talk makes people feel comfortable before business or serious conversations begin. In a work setting, colleagues usually meet around the cooler for small talk. This type of small talk might not feel natural to everyone and it requires practice to learn what is appropriate across cultures. Join us on Thursday to discuss topics, listening, and conversation practice of cooler talk. See you there!

Wildlife has the power to inspire and has been scientifically proven to lower blood pressure and promote cancer fighting cells. Join us to celebrate World Wildlife Day's 50th anniversary to discuss our human connection with the wild and how we can be responsible stewards to protect our Mother Nature.

Don't miss the discussion about what it's like to work in a very diverse sector, where no two jobs are the same, what skills are sought-after in today's international development sector, and how to manage your career when there is no structured career path.

March 14th is National Pi Day! 3.14 are the first three digits of pi and it also happens to be Albert Einstein's birthday! At our conversation club this week we will be talking about how this special day started and why we should celebrate it. Bring your favorite kind of pie and dig in!

What do Turnitin, Citeknight, Quillbot, Netspeak, Grammarly, and Thesaurus all have in common? These ed-tech tools for university have the potential of making your academic career much more successful. Join our Building Blocks session on Thursday to learn more about these resources and how to apply them to your studies to make your research efficient and enjoyable.

Today women can vote, pursue education, be solo travelers, build careers, decide who to marry or not marry at all, be leaders in any field. Sounds pretty normal, right? Not so long ago feminists were fighting for these privileges, and they succeeded. Still there are many other issues that our society needs to overcome for gender equality. Join us for an undoubtedly interesting discussion in honor of International Women's Day at our conversation club this week!

Plagiarism is a serious offence because it's considered as stealing someone's work and using it as your own. Join us to learn about strategies such as rephrasing and correct citations to avoid your professors from thinking your work was created on ChatGPT.

We all have a story to tell! Some may be more interesting than others, but what makes a story more readable? Is it the content or how you tell it? Learn some tips to lure the reader in and tell us your story at our conversation club on Tuesday.

Приєднуйся на презентацію та обговорення про роль молоді у зміцненні громадянського суспільства, розбудові світлого майбутнього, та захисті демократії у світі, перед яким постали виклики зростання авторитаризму та глобального конфлікту.

Cynthia Nichols is the Regional Engagement Specialist at the U.S. Embassy in Kyiv. Join us on Thursday to find out how her expertise in communications helped her on her journey in diplomacy as a representative of the United States. Be ready to join us with your questions about international exchange and foreign service.

Join us on Tuesday to learn about how important our mother language is to our identity, why we celebrate it, and what experts are doing to protect this important aspect of culture around the globe.

Join us for our next Building Blocks session on Budgeting where we will learn how to use templates on Notion to track your income, expenses, and savings. Gain control over your finances to take a step towards leading a life of success!

Let's talk everything about love this Valentines Day to spread a nice, warm, fuzzy feeling to those who matter the most!

Join us on Thursday to learn about the most common questions employers are asking, prepare your answers, and have time to practice! Put your best foot forward and learn the art of the interview!

Join the Building Blocks session this Thursday to talk about and discover new ways to line those pockets this winter without leaving the warmth of your home!

If you were stranded in the Arctic in the winter and you could only bring five items with you, what would you bring and why? Join the conversation next Tuesday to share your ideas, get expert tips, and make a plan to bring the heat in sustainable ways to your home this winter!

Do you love traveling so much that you start to plan your next trip while you are currently on one? This has become the lifestyle of thousands of digital nomads from over 60 countries who call themselves the "WiFi Tribe". Discover what it takes to become a part of the tribe and learn about their journeys around the world.

The United Nations General Assembly proclaimed 24 January as International Day of Education, in celebration of the role of education for peace and development. Join our conversation club this week to learn about the ways international organizations are investing in people and prioritizing education.

Please join us for a presentation entitled: To Share or Not to Share: Your Role in the Information Ecosystem with Mirela Petkova, a journalist from the Media Literacy Coalition in Bulgaria. During the presentation we will discuss the social media sources where we get our information, its effect on how we see the world, and techniques to spot truth from fiction.

Young people today are embracing the mantra that, "work is not life" by not going above and beyond in their jobs. Come to Building Blocks this week to discuss more about the "Quiet Quitting" phenomena and what employers are doing to counteract it.