My introduction to the school of leadership

A few days ago, I received a letter from the Ukrainian Leadership Academy confirming my participation in the UA.Mentor program. For me, it was a true gift – a chance to become part of a community that shapes a new generation of leaders.

The opening module of the program for future mentors took place at the Ukrainian Leadership Academy campus in Lviv. From the very first day, participants of the school were immersed in an incredible atmosphere: meeting each other, discussing the values of modern youth, attending a lecture on reflection, visiting the Zenyk Art Gallery, and exploring the exhibition “He: Taras Shevchenko. The Artist.” In the evening, we even created our own exhibition “Mentors’ Self‑Portraits.”

The second day was even more intense. We spoke about the generation of today’s students, about the role of personality and mentor in times of change awaiting our country. The school’s leaders presented their vision of mentorship, and the module concluded with a collective reflection that helped us comprehend everything we had experienced.

For me, this school is not just about learning. It is a space where I discover myself, learn to listen to others, and understand how my knowledge and experience can become support for the younger generation. And I am already looking forward to the next modules to take another step toward conscious leadership.

Oksana Kornylivska – student of group с202DO,
Faculty of Preschool, Special and Social Education