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Jun 25, 2025
Garbiella Jozwiak, a freelance reporter, discusses the alarming trend of young Ukrainian women leaving to study abroad, raising questions about the future of the nation. Alexandra Kutas, a disability rights activist and filmmaker, shares insights on her documentary series featuring veterans who have turned their wartime experiences into entrepreneurial successes. They highlight the educational challenges posed by conflict and the veterans' resilience in rebuilding their lives, offering a hopeful glimpse into Ukraine's potential for recovery.
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Students Debate Leaving Ukraine
- Gabriela met a class of 17-year-old students in Lviv who discussed their dilemma about studying in Ukraine or abroad amid war.
- Many girls clearly decided to leave Ukraine for university, driven by war and broader horizons.
War Broadens Students' Horizons
- Wartime conditions, parental support, and expanded horizons push young women to study abroad.
- The war has broadened their minds and made them more independent, driving the decision to leave Ukraine.
Ukraine’s Brain Drain Risk
- Ukraine faces a serious brain drain with falling birth rates and millions abroad.
- Returning students and family connections are key to rebuilding the country post-war.