00:01 Intro

00:45 Vitaliy’s background

01:58 What is FLEX Program?

02:51 How did you get on the Program?

08:08 Reaction to the Finalist call

10:37 On American education

17:12 Alumni opportunities

19:00 Orange revolution in the eyes of FLEX alumnus

21:49 Migration to Canada

25:00 Life in Canada: finding a job

27:02 FLEX as fraternity

28:00 the best moment from the exchange year, and challenges

31:05 Some tips to future FLEXers: the Fundamental Principles

Vitaliy's Telegram Group on life in Canada: https://t.me/cherkasy_ottawa

Read about the project on https://exchangemepodcast.com

Learn about Future Leaders Exchange (FLEX) Program in your country: http://discoverflex.org

This episode is supported by the Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy to Ukraine. The views of the authors and guests do not necessarily reflect the official position of the U.S. Government.