AUK Student Experience: Why I chose AUK over the US in wartime | AUK Alumna Zlata (Global Management 2026)
"I was accepted to a US university with a scholarship, but I chose American University Kyiv": AUK Alumna Zlata Biedarieva shares her story.
Back in 11th grade, Zlata was fully set on studying in the United States. She prepared for the exams, was accepted, and received a scholarship. However, she ultimately decided to stay in Ukraine and put her trust in the bold vision of American University Kyiv.
Why did she choose the Global Management program, and what benefits do American educational standards offer? Zlata shares her firsthand experience:
- Practical, Hands-On Learning: Case-based learning, analyzing real-world business challenges, transparent grading, and strict academic integrity.
- Practitioner Faculty: A mix of top C-level executives from Ukraine and international professors from the US, the UK, and the Netherlands.
- Global Educational Resources: Direct access to academic databases and expertise from Arizona State University and the Cintana Education Alliance.
- Global Internships: An internship in the international division of the world's largest convenience store chain, starting right after the second year.
"For me, AUK is a strong community and a safe space to experiment, grow, and pursue ambitious ideas with full support," says Zlata Biedarieva.
Special thanks to the AUK Media Club for their support in producing this video!
Watch the full interview here
