R U Ready 2 Study Abroad? - discussion at the American Club in Donetsk

The regular meeting of the Center for Political Studies' American Club was held in Donetsk, to discuss the prospects of Ukrainian students who wish to pursue studies abroad.

Conversation on the subject, which began the day before at the Polish Club, received a logical continuation today, with a much larger number of participants.

Ukrainians shouldn't bear arms - discussion of the US Constitution

Joined today by Mike Martucci, an experienced English teacher, program administrator, and sports coach from California, participants of the American Club in Donetsk discussed the U.S. Constitution. 

Having learned about the separation of powers, checks and balances provided by the Constitution, as well as the first 10 ammendments known as the Bill of Rights, Ukrainian youth discussed topical issues related to the U.S. Constitution, including the right to bear arms (2nd Ammendment). Most voiced their opposition to the idea of a similar right for Ukrainian citizens.

Ukrainian American Clubs in the US

Here are some American Clubs by Ukrainians in the United States:

Ukrainian American Club of Southport Connecticut @ www.theukrclub.com

American Club in Donetsk will discuss the culture of volunteering

Donetsk National University's Dipclub invites American Club members to discuss why there is such a widespread culture of volunteering in the United States and Europe, what it means to be a volunteer, and what one gains from being a volunteer.

Meeting will take place on Thursday, May 30, at 5:00 PM, in the Center for Political Studies.

Washington's Birthday & Presidents' Day - American Club in Donetsk

Center for Political Studies' American Club invites its members to discuss leardership, historical figures, play trivia quizzes and games about the US presidents - on Thursday, February 21, 2013.

On February 22, 1732 George Washington was born - was one of the Founding Fathers of the United States, serving as the commander-in-chief of the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War, first President of the US (April 30, 1789 – March 4, 1797).

Peace Corps volunteers - great to be in Ukraine as a couple!

Washington — Peace Corps volunteers Steve McCafferty and Mary Beth Phair of Belchertown, Massachusetts, are teaching local community members English-language skills while serving together in Ukraine. 

McCafferty and Phair teach English to Ukrainians of all ages through formal classes, English club meetings and conversational activities.

Events to commemorate Marin Luther King were held in Novyi Rozdil School 4

On January 21, 2013 the members of Euroclub “Promin Europy” of Novyi Rozdil School 4 watched some videos about Martin Luther King, listened to his speech "I Have a Dream".  

The holiday of the commemoration of Martin Luther King  is observed in the United States of America on the third Monday of January each year, near the time of King's birthday. He fought for racial equality and civil rights. In 1964, King became the youngest recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize; he was awarded at least fifty honorary degrees from colleges and universities.

Martin Luther King, Jr. gave his famous “I have a dream” speech, calling for all people to be treated equally, regardless of the color of their skin. "I Have a Dream" is a 17-minute public speech by Martin Luther King, delivered on August 28, 1963, in which he called for an end to racism in the US.

 

The students discussed the issue about supporting the human rights of all people, wherever they may live.

Thanksgiving ideas

November is the month of Thanksgiving. A turkey, a family dinner, giving thanks... This is one of the ideas how to celebrate this Day at school.

          Being a participant of the round table “Eurasia/South Asia Teaching Excellence and Achievement Program Alumni. Best Practicies and Experiences Exchange”, organized by Cultural Affairs Section, US Embassy in Ukraine on November 16-17, 2012, I’ve got great ideas from my colleagues of celebrating Thanksgiving in our school.

           On this day people consider the things they should be thankful for. That's why it is the perfect month for students to give thanks. 

          On November 27, 2012, early in the morning members of Novyi Rozdil school 4 euroclub "Promin Europy" got big sheets of paper and colourful pens ready in the school hall. They invited everybody to write their thanks to people they thought deserve a small amount of recognition. Students addressed their friends, teachers, parents, the school headmaster. Teachers wrote their Thank you to students for being diligent.

          Everybody got the opportunity to write their thoughts on that day. It was a great fun.

The posters were displayed in the school hall during the whole week.

Nataliya Nayavko, teacher of English

American Club @ Center for Political Studies meets in Donetsk

We are meeting to re-launch the Club after summer vacations!

Today we will talk about the participant's experience in the US, American history and culture, current US politics.