Last Sunday, the dining room of The Island boarding house was transformed into a vibrant corner of Ukraine. For one unforgettable evening, Ukrainian students took their peers on a journey through their homeland’s rich traditions, and the entire house came together to celebrate.
The idea sparked several weeks ago, when a small group of Ukrainian students realised how little their international friends knew about their country beyond the headlines.
What made the evening so special wasn’t just the flawless varenyky or the impressive quiz scores. It was the genuine excitement radiating from the Ukrainian students—not just to share their culture, but to be truly seen and understood.
The idea sparked several weeks ago, when a small group of Ukrainian students realised how little their international friends knew about their country beyond the headlines.
What made the evening so special wasn’t just the flawless varenyky or the impressive quiz scores. It was the genuine excitement radiating from the Ukrainian students—not just to share their culture, but to be truly seen and understood.
