Meeting of students of the Department of Foreign Philology and Translation, Faculty of Humanities and James Madison University (Virginia, USA)

On May 8, a meeting of students of the Department of Foreign Philology and Translation, Faculty of Humanities and James Madison University (Virginia, USA) took place, dedicated to the issue of the role of academic integrity in the educational process and the formation of the ethical culture of modern students.

The participants discussed the principles of academic integrity and the specifics of their implementation in Ukrainian and American universities, drew attention to the importance of honesty, responsibility, independence and mutual respect in the modern educational environment.

Students of the department of foreign philology and translation shared their own experience of observing the principles of academic ethics during their studies, talked about the peculiarities of completing educational and scientific tasks, using information resources, observing the rules of academic writing and correct citation, and together with their American friends, they analyzed potential situations of academic challenges and outlined ways to solve them virtuously.

For active participation in the work of round tables and the course-initiative on correspondence (Pen Pal Initiative), which contributed to the development and improvement of writing and communication skills, students of the Department of Foreign Philology and Translation and the Faculty of Humanities received certificates of participants in the international cooperation program. This is an important mark of an active position in the development of international cooperation and the desire for professional and personal development of students of our university!

Student feedback on participation in the 2025-2026 academic year program “Building a Students’ Bridge between America and Ukraine:

I really liked the structure of the meetings and their topics, which were always thoughtfully selected. I also appreciated the kindness and friendliness of the American students we met. I also enjoyed corresponding with the students, as it allowed us to discuss various topics and discover common interests. I was glad to take part in this program. Wish the American ladies good luck with their exams and a great summer holiday ahead!

Kateryna Gerasimchuk (GF-415)

I really liked the program. During the round tables, we had the opportunity to hear native speakers and practice English in a real intercultural environment. As for the correspondence, I really liked it. It was easier to express my thoughts and discuss them with the interlocutor. The person I spoke to was interesting: she talked about life in America, their education system and her own experiences. It was a really valuable experience.

Maryna Fomenko (ГФ-415)

Personally, I really enjoyed communicating with the girls and learning about the specific features of their studies. It was interesting to hear about their academic experience, study routines, and approaches to learning, which also gave me a broader perspective on student life in another country.

Taisia ​​Sergienko (ГФ–313)

It was particularly interesting for me to listen and compare the pronunciation of English speakers from different countries – the British participant David Wills and the American students. This is really valuable experience for translators and philologists.

Dmytro Kutsenko (ГФ-313):

We sincerely appreciate this meaningful collaboration and the opportunity to discuss important issues in education and student life between Ukrainian and American academic environments. We truly enjoyed exchanging ideas and learning from the experiences of Ukrainian students. This interaction was very valuable for us and helped us better understand different academic perspectives!

Caffall Michaelena & Goodiel, Kaia (James Madison University)

Thank you all for participating!