An unforgettable life-changing experience!

I had many subconscious stereotypes about Ukraine and I decided to challenge them and gain new skills by joining GoCamp in August 2018. It turned out that both of these goals were achieved. I had a fantastic experience in Ukraine during my entire stay. Ukraine made a very good impression on me with its friendly, humble and hospitable people, which are qualities that I really appreciate when I travel. The staff at GoCamp acted professionally 100% of the time. It seemed to me that they thought of every single detail in regards to volunteers and the schools. They organized an amazing introduction camp where they provided us with a insight into Ukrainian culture and language, and they also organized the train ride to our school all around Ukraine. I felt like there was always someone there for me in case I needed any help or advice. As for my teaching experience, I gained lots of leadership and teaching skills when working in my school in the town of Berehove. I learned how to set up realistic goals and how to achieve them effectively, but also how to plan the activities with other volunteers and how to divide the roles among each other. Moreover, I learned how to make the kids respect me, and how to accommodate their individual needs and how to adapt to their pace of learning. Plus, I was blessed to work in an international environment with volunteers coming from Ukraine and abroad as well, and I can definitely say that I made lots of friends for life. In other words, Ukraine gave me a lot and I can't be thankful enough for taking part in GoCamp. I miss my days in Ukraine so much and I would absolutely recommend everyone to take part in GoCamp!