I am Mariia Tytor, 19 years old, originally from the village of Roztoky in the Zakarpattia region. My mother is a Ukrainian language and literature teacher, and my father is a furniture salesman. I have always wanted to do what truly inspires me. At first, I wrote poetry, then I started creating fictional interviews. These may seem like small things, but they ultimately led me to enroll at Yuriy Fedkovych Chernivtsi National University, specifically in the Department of Journalism.
I chose this university because, out of all the options I considered, it drew me in the most—though I still can’t quite explain why. Here, I not only discovered my passion for analytical writing and video editing but also developed myself in ways I never could have in any other city.
Currently, I volunteer with AIESEC, an international youth volunteer organization, where I work in the field of international internship sales. Additionally, I am starting a job at Suspilne Chernivtsi, where I edit news segments. In the past, I worked as a journalist for the online media outlet Shpalta.
This is my first time writing an autobiography, and I take pride in it because it became possible thanks to my first bold decision—to move far from home for my studies. Chernivtsi has become my second home, and I am certain: my story here is only just beginning.