On 17-18 May 2024 onsite at KROK University, Kyiv (Ukraine) and on 20 May online Project Steering Committee Meeting in the frameworks of the EU Erasmus+ Projec INTERADIS “International Students Adaptation and Integration” was organized.
During the series of meetings the key project issues were presented and discussed. Galina Bogachenko, member of Coordinator Team and director of International Projects Office of KROK University presented the general framework for reporting, dissemination and preparation of the final report of INTERADIS. WP owners presented their requirements for providing reporting on the achieved results. The upcoming meetings, including Sustainability Training in Foggia and International Highlight Event 2 in Rivne were discussed in details with hosts of the meetings, as well as with other partners. Anastasiia Shepelia, project manager of KROK University presented the requirements for the project publication, that will be prepared by KROK as owner of the workpackage on dissemination.
The partners who came to Kyiv enjoyed wonderful networking opportunities, they exchanged their ideas, best practices, challenges, plans for the future as well as participated at celebration of KROK birthday.
Many thanks to all partners who were present both onsite and online for the fruitful cooperation and productive meetings!
On May 17, 2024, «International Vechornytsi Festival» was held at «KROK» University as part of INTERADIS project / «International Students Adaptation and Integration».
The audience was greeted by:
· Andrii KUCHKO, Rector of «KROK» University;
· Andrii LOTARIEV, Director of Educational and Scientific Institute of International Education of «KROK» University;
· Svitlana SHYTIKOVA, Director of National Erasmus+ Office in Ukraine;
· Olena SHAPOVALOVA, Director of State Enterprise “Ukrainian State Center for International Education”;
· Audra DARGYTE BUROKIENE, Head of International Office of Mykolas Romeris University (Lithuania).
Vechornytsi are Ukrainian traditional festivities with music, songs, dances, etc. The main performers of the festival were international students from 8 Ukrainian partner Universities. The international students impressed the audience with national songs, presentations, traditional dances and verses, presenting the cultures of their countries: Turkmenistan, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Tunisia, China, India, Portugal, Moldova, Ukraine, Belarus - a real boom of cultural diversity!
More than 120 participants and viewers visited «KROK» University, and about 20 people joined the online broadcasts of the event, including international students, INTERADIS project partners, and other stakeholders.
The next day, the guests took part in «KROK» Gathers Friends» event, where they had the opportunity to visit various locations, including the University's TV studio, innovation laboratory, workshops from leading University experts, stakeholders, and etc.
In the afternoon, the participants of «International Vechornytsi» had a tour around Kyiv, organized by ESN Kyiv, a partner of the University. The route went from the most famous place in Kyiv, Khreshchatyk Street, through one of the oldest buildings in Eastern Europe, the symbol of Kyiv - the Golden Gate, bypassed Andriivskyi Descent, which is one of the oldest ways connecting the Upper Town and its central part – Podil, and ended with a joint photo session.
Educational and Scientific Institute of International Education of «KROK» University expresses its heartfelt appreciation to Valentyn Yancharuk, Alina Holtseva, Anastasiia Nakonechna and the Department of Public Relations and Advertising of «KROK» University, Oleksandr Kurenkov and the technical support team of the University, the vocal studio «VOSK Band», «K-Dance Theatre», the instrumental group «Guitar Band», Professional College of «KROK» University, represented by Liudmyla Sumbaieva, Director of Professional College, and Lyceum № 39 of Kyiv, represented by Liudmyla Lysenko, for their help in organizing the event.
We are grateful to our partners for the high-quality preparation of students' presentations, active participation in the event, and fruitful cooperation in the framework within INTERADIS project!
From 21 April to 05 May 2024, a student of the "KROK" College, Anastasiia Polishchuk, and a student of the "KROK" University, Oleksandra Presniakova, visited the East Bavarian Technical University Amberg-Weiden within the framework of the European Union Erasmus+ project "INTERADIS/Interaction and Adaptation of Foreign Students" (619451-EPP-1-2020-1-NL-EPPKA2-CBHE-JP).
The team of OTH Amber-Weiden University put a lot of effort into organising this study visit and provided an opportunity for Ukrainian students to get involved in the life of their university, attend a variety of lectures (Intercultural Competence-DACH, Leadership Development, Digital Workforce, etc. ) and take part in useful workshops (World Café Workshop, Painting Workshop, Green Office Workshop), where they discussed such topics as the importance of preserving the environment, spreading environmental education, and analysed the challenges faced by international students during their studies abroad.
In addition to fruitful study, students had the opportunity for student networking, during joint dinners with German students and during a visit to the traditional German spring festival; interesting excursions to cities such as Weiden, Amberg, Regensburg helped to develop intercultural knowledge, which allowed them to get in touch with the centuries-old culture of Bavaria.
The bonus of the visit was a two-week German language course for beginners, at the end of which the students successfully passed the exam and received a certificate of course completion.
The students of KROK University are grateful for the opportunity to take this opportunity to represent the "KROK" University and try themselves as a foreign student.
We are grateful to the OTH Amberg-Weiden team for their warm visit, support, inspiration and motivation!
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From April 6 to 25, 2024, Educational and Scientific Institute of International Education presented "KROK" University in a number of educational online fairs Begin Edu Fairs, which were organized by the international company Begin Group, which works with educational organizations around the world.
In particular, fairs were held in the countries of Latin America (Argentina, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Guatemala, Mexico, Peru), Central and West Africa (Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda, South Africa, Tanzania), in North Africa (Algeria, Egypt, Morocco, Tunisia), at the Indian subcontinent (Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Sri Lanka), and the Persian Gulf region (Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, UAE).Representatives of International Office had the opportunity to communicate with applicants online and present the programs implemented at “KROK” University.
We are sincerely grateful to the Ukrainian State Center for International Education of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine for the opportunity to participate in such events! And we are waiting for new international students at our University!
On April 30, 2024, the selection of students of "KROK" University for participation in the summer school on "Rule of Law", which will be held in Sopot, Poland, within the period from August 28 to September 5, 2024.
Participants of the summer school will have the opportunity to learn more about the European Union, as well as participate in the discussion of Article 2 of the EU Treaty.
We congratulate Solomiia Romasevych, who is majoring in Law, and Oleksandra Presniakova, the student of International Business, on successful passing of the selection. We wish you an interesting and useful week in Poland!
On April 23 and 29, 2024, the selection of “KROK” University students for mobility programs with European HEIs took place.
The selection committee included: Andrii Lotariev, Director of Institute of International Education, Anna Drobyna, Head of International Office, Maryna Skalatska, Project Manager of International Office, Iryna Savchuk, Manager of Students’ Office, Kostiantyn Rebekevsha, Secretary of Student Council.
This time the universities from Austria, Poland, Hungary, Lithuania, Latvia, Italy, Spain, Germany and Turkey were offered to the participants. The selection consisted of three stages, namely:
• Motivation letter;
• B2 level English language test;
• Interview with the selection committee.
The results of the Selection are now available at the facebook group KROK_Exchange | Facebook
Congratulations to the winners! We wish you an interesting and useful semester at partner HEIs in Europe!
Do not have experience but dream of starting your own business? Join the Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs program and find a mentor in Europe!
This program allows you to realize your business ideas together with experienced entrepreneurs from 44 countries. Interested in learning more?
Come to a joint presentation by KROK University, CIVITTA, Radar Tech and YEP. Here you will get details about the program, listen to success stories of exchange participants and have the opportunity to get answers to your questions about participation in the program.
📍 May 23 at 17:00 in the hall of the KROK University library. Admission is free by prior registration
📬 Registration by the link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSehaxF1Iju_jlMO7KLYAs4AgOMhIt9Pz2xPNOSGLG95s778ag/viewform
More information about the program: https://www.erasmus-entrepreneurs.eu/
Dear European and Ukrainian colleagues,
We invite you to participate at Forum for International Students "International Vechornytsi", in the frameworks of the EU Erasmus+ project INTERADIS/ “International Students Adaptation and Integration”.
Get ready for an amazing cultural festival! Foreign students will perform authentic songs, as well as a song of his own composition, fascinating dances, interesting presentations, and authentic poetries. It's going to be a unique experience you won't forget!
When: May 17, 2024 at 2:00 p.m
Where: “KROK” University, 30-32 Tabirna st, Kyiv, assembly hall-room 322
Registration by the link is required - https://forms.office.com/Pages/DesignPageV2.aspx...
Another interesting workshop was held at «KROK» University during one of the practical classes in the discipline «IoT» (Internet of Things), taught by Volodymyr Trotsko, Associate Professor of Department of Computer Sciences, where students had the opportunity to plunge into the world of modern IoT technologies. From the very beginning, a friendly atmosphere was felt and every step in the classroom space was filled with the expectation of new knowledge.
The students were very enthusiastic about looking at and working with various components and devices that are the basis for creating IoT solutions. They had the opportunity not only to see, but also to experience in practice how to connect the physical and digital worlds with the help of programming and electronics.
For each participant, being present in the classroom and acquiring practical skills was not just learning, but a great experience that will undoubtedly be useful to them in the future. This workshop became a bridge between theoretical knowledge and real projects, where everyone could feel like an innovative engineer.
On April 17, 2024, within the framework of the Erasmus program for young entrepreneurs, the Institute of International Education took part in an online meeting with representatives of leading Ukrainian companies CIVITTA, YEP and RadarTech.
"KROK" University was represented by the next project team: Andrii Lotariev, Director of the Institute of International Education; Anastasiia Shepelia, project manager of the Institute of International Education.
The participants of the meeting discussed the prospects for cooperation in attracting new entrepreneurs within the framework of the Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs program and organizing an active promotional campaign.
We thank our partners for the fruitful meeting! We are happy to be a part of the #EYE program!
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