Episode Transcript
Daria Ryashko 0:00
I think you have to stop comparing yourself to those people. And you have to understand that not nothing in the social media is actually real. Because when you post something, you post something that you want everyone to see, of course, people do not post their bad days or do not post something bad that happens in their life. And I think it's important to stop comparing yourself to the others, and you have to become the best version of yourself without thinking that maybe someone is better. Of course, someone is better, I think, but it doesn't really matter because you are you.
Abdulaziz M Alhamdan 0:53
This podcast shows that Ukraine is not what foreigners see on television. Together, we will break all the stereotypes about Ukrainians, so that when the flag of Ukraine is lifted, anywhere in the world, everyone will know Ukraine. And it's unique culture, because today, Ukraine has a dynamic new generation that will change the world. Hello, my name is Aziz and I have a deep connection with Ukraine. My grandfather volunteered in 1987, to help liquidate the Chernobyl chemical radiation because he believed in humanity. He was a real hero, for me, and even though he struggled with cancer after that, for the rest of his life, he always told me many great things about Ukraine, and its people. Then from 2018 to 2019. For two years, I began working with UNICEF in Ukraine to help build orphanages for Ukrainian children. And thank you all so much for the support. More than 285 people participated in this project for Ukraine, from the Vice President of the Helen modeling group, to the Vice Chancellor of the ugcc church, to the president of the Erasmus student network here to the President of the World Trade Center give to students from the FLEX program, Ukraine Global Scholars, United World College, Harvard University and Minerva schools at KGI to the United Nations, to interns at the Ukrainian parliament, and at the Canadian Parliament to top 1% students in Ukraine. But not only them this project is for all Ukrainians, from all backgrounds, so if you wish to participate, send me a message on Instagram at Aziz dot future and join the telegram channel to future My goal is to make interviews with hundreds of Ukrainians and the world is listening. This podcast is already top 50 In the United Kingdom, France, Switzerland and Monaco top 25 In Austria, Germany, Canada, Russia and Poland, top 15 in Australia, Italy, Spain, and Dubai and top 10 In Norway, Sweden, the Netherlands, South Korea, Singapore and many other places because this is now officially the number one podcast on Apple about Ukraine. Together we will break the stereotypes. Together, we will help all other countries discover and respect the greatness of Ukrainian people. And this good reputation will support the development of Ukraine, creating more opportunities for every Ukrainian to have a better life. So let's begin. My guest today is Daria riesco Dasha is an international law student at the Institute of International Relations. Taras Shevchenko National University of Kia born in a really small town called chop located in the Carpathia near the Carpathians and Hungarian border in western Ukraine. Dasha loves dancing and has been part of her local for dance club for about six or seven years, but now she stopped because she moved to Kia Dasha is also fascinated by learning new languages. And she absolutely loves traveling to new countries and fictive Dasha graduated from her school having all the A's and therefore she received the gold medal She also was an activist in school. And she was chosen to present her school various times at different competitions. Dasha did athletics for a while, and she even has a bronze medal for winning the relay race. Also her and her team participated in nearly every festival or competition possible in her region. Dasha, how are you today?
Daria Ryashko 5:29
Yes, hello, thank you. I'm good. I'm really excited to do all this because I'm really interested in this. And I've talked with a lot of my friends, and they say that your, your podcast is absolutely great experience. So they wish I would do this too.
Abdulaziz M Alhamdan 5:47
Thank you so much, you're so kind. And let's begin with something more emotional these days, when you want to feel alive to relax and to experience your favorite emotions. What do you like to do? Well,
Daria Ryashko 6:04
I'm mostly I'm very communicative. So usually when I feel like depressed, or I have some anxiety, I usually go and walk around with my friends. And I contact my family. Because while whenever I'm home, like in Zagreb, IKEA, I spend a lot of time with my family, but now I'm studying. So I just, you know, calling my mom and my brother and my father. But yes, I usually walked with my friends. And if I don't want it, I just I don't know, I go for a walk or like far away from the town, like in the forest or just in nature, so that I can feel the balance, I think that I've lost,
Abdulaziz M Alhamdan 6:49
I love that. Tell me more about that experience. Let's say you speak with your family or with your friends and that communication. How do you feel before? How do you feel during it? And what does it give you? So how do you feel afterwards? Well,
Daria Ryashko 7:08
usually, you know, I have a lot on me, because you know, with all that moving to another city and to a big city, I sometimes feel like I'm overwhelmed. And I just think about the things that don't really matter. So then I just, you know, call my friends and we go for a walk, and I just, you know, don't think about it, we talk about, like other things, or I, you know, call my mom, and we talk about how it is in my hometown. So I just kind of, you know, go away from it. And then when I'm ready, I just think about it alone. And then you know, I feel better, or just going for a walk in nature, I just observe and you know, it's about the time that you don't really focus on your problems. You just focus on what's good in your life, and you like fell, you'll fall in love with your life again, I think,
Abdulaziz M Alhamdan 8:07
thank you. So if I understood you correctly, you when you're overwhelmed, or having some big decision or situation, you might focus on the problems, and many things that don't matter. So spending time with family or communicating with friends gets your mind off of that. So you're not thinking about it, or simply walking in nature and observing allows you to not think about such things mean, therefore when you return, you're more refreshed, you see the bigger picture and you're grateful for the positive things as well for your life. And therefore you have that balance to act better and deal with anything. Is this correct?
Daria Ryashko 8:53
Yes, you're absolutely right. Because I think sometimes you know, when there is a problem, you need to take some time off and you say you like shall stop thinking about it, because when you start overthinking, you can make a decision that will not be completely correct and appropriate, because you can do it with either anger or you can be like too nervous or something. So I do not like making really spontaneous decisions like about something important because usually I just you know, do not have this balance inside me so I can do something that I will regret later.
Abdulaziz M Alhamdan 9:33
Thank you. And then please tell me more though about that. What is a spontaneous decision? And why would it be less right than another decision that you said is the right one, like speak more about that? What is it? Do you believe we can know what decisions are right beforehand? Do you believe as long as you feel good when you make the decision. That's right, or what is the process?
Daria Ryashko 10:03
Oh, well, I actually I love spontaneous decisions. But when they are about, like, you know, when someone asks if you want to go anywhere or something like this, and yes, I usually agree. So I like travel a lot. And when somebody asks me and tells me like, yeah, come on, let's go there or there. I usually say yes, but I'm talking about decisions, when you know, you can get like nervous or angry, and you can say something or do something that later you think now that wasn't right, I need to fix this. And sometimes, you cannot actually fix this anymore. For example, you know, like, I love my friends. But of course, sometimes we fight. And if someone says something wrong to me, I can, you know, respond. Like with anger, and I can respond, and respectfully. And that's why when something happens, I usually stop. And I say, No, I will deal with this later. And then I just sit and I, you know, and analyze the situation, you know, think about what person actually my hands and maybe that was me, that actually overreacted. So that was that's what I mean, when I say I don't like spontaneous decisions.
Abdulaziz M Alhamdan 11:21
How did you learn this? Well, I
Daria Ryashko 11:25
just think it's my life experience. You know, like, long ago, when I was smaller, and, like, younger, perhaps that I fall, I just lost a lot because I was acting, not like I did, and that I thought about it. And then I just realized that it's not right. And I really need to think about the problem, I need to analyze the situation and maybe, you know, put someone put myself in someone else's shoes, like what can walk a mile in their shoes. And then I just, you know, understand that maybe I can act. Not really, appropriately.
Abdulaziz M Alhamdan 12:14
I agree, it's a very useful attitude to you as a lawyer. And even before I ask you about that, you said your last a lot that Which reminds me of one of your friends who said, because of her serious face, he lost potential friendships, where people would think that she's not friendly at all. But in reality, she is, do you have such issue as well? Well, I
Daria Ryashko 12:41
cannot say because when I you know, when I talk to people who know me for a while, they actually say that, you know, my first impression really fits me as a person. Like, they say, you seem friendly. Like, I am really communicative. And I'm really social. So I do not like sit silently or something like this. I like to, you know, participate in conversation and so on. So, you know, when people meet me, they already know it. So they say that, actually, well, I think no, probably no.
Abdulaziz M Alhamdan 13:16
Thank you, then how did you come to choose the specialty of international law and the Institute of International Relations?
Daria Ryashko 13:28
Yes, well, that was quite a long way actually. And this is one, this was actually quite a spontaneous decision. But that was the case when I do not do absolutely not regret it. Because actually, I'm from a small town, and it actually like far away from cave. And from my town, there are really a few people who, you know, moved to our capitals. So I actually didn't quite know that I would, you know, do this. But then I just, I've been sick enough, like two years ago, I think. And I just fell in love with this city. And I thought that maybe one day I can come and study here. And then when I finished school, when I graduated from high school, I thought why not? Like why not? I really love this city. And I always thought that, you know, people are really important to me, and I knew that there are a lot of interesting people hear a lot of smart people here. So I just kind of made my decision and then I entered. So yeah, that is
Abdulaziz M Alhamdan 14:39
people are very important for you. And then Kia. There are many interesting people and smart people, correct?
Daria Ryashko 14:49
Yes. Yes, it is because you know, I am really social, as I've said before, so I cannot spend my time I'm alone, I just walk with, with people with my friends all the time. So I just, it was important for me to know that there are new people that are interested in people and I knew a few people in cave before I moved here. We just, you know, talked online and et cetera. So I was pretty sure and I absolutely do not regret it.
Abdulaziz M Alhamdan 15:24
And as a highly social person, where people are super important for you, how did you deal with a pandemic? Well,
Daria Ryashko 15:33
yeah, that was, that was the issue for me personally, because, of course, when you know, you spend your, like, every day, you spend some time with people, and then you have just sit at home. But thankfully, we live in the 21st century, when you just, you know, you can talk online, and et cetera, et cetera. And I did it, of course, and I also like one for walk with, like, people, like my sister or something. So that, you know, I do not lose connection. And I do not feel this balanced. Because if I spend, you know, well, I can, I can say that I'm not okay with being alone. Like, actually, sometimes I need time alone. But of course, when it was pandemic, it was pretty hard. And I'm just happy that it all, you know, is coming to a better end,
Abdulaziz M Alhamdan 16:27
do you and your sister have similar personalities?
Daria Ryashko 16:33
Well, my sister is actually like, my cousin, not my, you know, but I'm not sure that we are the same because she is more like calm. And, you know, and I am more like this having this energy. And I always want to move, I can sit in one place for a while. But she's really great person, so that what matters the most,
Abdulaziz M Alhamdan 16:58
your energy? How do you cultivate it? How do you keep yourself productive, and deal with tiredness or anything like that?
Daria Ryashko 17:08
Well, I think that probably when you really understand that something is important, you just you find the power to do it. So that's why when I study or when I want to do something, I just I always have time. And I think that if you really want to do something, you will find time you will find your energy, but of course, it is always there, you have to rest to properly that you have to take your time off, not just working 24/7 Yeah, so that is like you just find balance, and you just, everyone knows how much time they need to rest, and I don't really need much time. So I just, you know, kind of put it together. And that's how I deal with all this,
Abdulaziz M Alhamdan 17:54
I like that you mentioned when you know, something is important, then you all put effort and energy into it. What makes this important for you, that you're putting so much effort and energy into it? Well,
Daria Ryashko 18:11
I think, um, you know, at the beginning of something new, I always make my priorities and you know, prioritize things that usually matter the most, for example, right now I need to focus on my studying because, you know, it is a new year, and I have my, you know, second year of studying in Institute of International Relations. So, and you know, it is it is a lot different because we used to study online, and now we are going to our university. So, you know, I have actually, I have to put a lot on a lot of effort to do this. And I just realized that if I didn't want to do this, then I would never succeed, I think. So that's why, of course, studying now is my main priority. But I do not forget about myself, I do not forget about my friends and my family. So I just, you know, I hope that I will succeed in putting all this together and just, you know, dealing with all this and so that I can, you know, succeed in every part of my life, not just focusing, focusing on something one.
Abdulaziz M Alhamdan 19:23
Thank you. And now I'm curious about something. You graduated from your high school with a gold medal. You were the top student, but how does it feel to study in a group full of top students rather than being the top one? Everybody is ambitious, hard, working, smart and productive?
Daria Ryashko 19:47
Well, I actually kind of enjoy it because, well, I think it is better to be like, on the level with everyone rather than just to be the best because well, it's informed During that when you are the best, and you know, and everyone is, like a lot lower than you are just, you know, they don't put much effort as you do. It's important that you don't like stop and relax. You don't think like, oh, I'm the best I can just leave in. Okay. Anyway, I'm diverse, so no one can overcome me. No, because firstly, you do it for yourself, not for everyone. And now that I'm the university, it's really, like, great, because, you know, I can talk it to my friends. And, you know, we, we share a lot, we share a lot of the same interests. And the thing that is that everyone is ambitious. While I just, it's actually a bit much motivational for me. And it's not like the thought that while I want to be the best, no, I don't. Because, you know, I don't do it for any anyone. And I don't study in order to prove something for someone to someone. So basically, I like this, because we can, you know, share the interests, and we can talk about the things that we all are good at. So I pretty much enjoyed and I look at someone who is better than, like, not better than me, I don't think this is appropriate to, you know, just say that someone is better or something, someone who's worse. But you know, I just look at the student that maybe is doing better at some subjects. And I think, wow, she's really good, or he's really good. I want to be like, like him. So I study harder, but not in order to, you know, be better or something like this, I want to be like the best version of myself not the best version among anyone else.
Abdulaziz M Alhamdan 21:48
I like this energy of confidence that you're speaking with. Are you a confident girl?
Daria Ryashko 21:55
Well, I think that, you know, well, I am confident. And I think that self esteem is really important. But you know, you just, you don't have to, like think like your device or something. Because it's easy to you know, do it over and do do it too much. So I just think you need to analyze yourself, and you need to realize that, of course you will be good at something or you will be bad at something. And you will be like you can be worse than someone in one sphere. But do like do something better than this person. So I just think that you don't have to think about, like, who's better than me? Or who's worse than me, like, no one cares, actually, it's important that you do your best not to like, you know, just be better than someone I think it's really not that useful. And you just put yourself in this depressive, depressive state, because you just, you start to think like, Okay, I do this and someone does better than you know, you just kind of feel, I think sad and depressed. So you don't really need to compare yourself with anyone.
Abdulaziz M Alhamdan 23:13
Thank you. It's a really balanced attitude. And just to make sure that you always have high self esteem, or did you need to cultivate it and develop it and grow it? Well, um, probably,
Daria Ryashko 23:26
I think when I was like, younger, and we were all children at school, it was the time that Well, I cannot say that I was bullied or something. But, you know, there were people who were like, you know, who were provocative or something. But I think, and of course, at some point of my life, I was like, not this confident, because I thought about many things that like don't really matter anymore. I just can't even think about them now. But I think it's important to just stop and to analyze yourself and to understand that you're great, actually, like everyone is great at something and you know, you may be worse than something else. But no one cares actually doesn't really matter.
Abdulaziz M Alhamdan 24:17
But tell me more. Imagine there are some other Ukrainian teenagers who have low self esteem. What would be your advice or method or what did you do in order to not think about those wrong things or to see them as unimportant compared to some people who might over focus on negative comments or negative allusions? Well,
Daria Ryashko 24:43
I just think that I would advise not to pay attention. It's really like easy, it sounds easy, but I know that it can be hard, of course, but you just don't need to take anything personally. Probably those people who like comment you or Your actions negatively, they actually have lower self esteem than you do. And you know, because when a person is satisfied with himself or herself, well, if I'm satisfied, I won't say anything, but anyone because I don't really, it's not my, you know, deal and it doesn't touch me. And, you know, I just leave her leave that person alone. So you just have to realize that if someone says something bad, they actually insecure about themselves most of the times, or they can be even jealous of you. And, you know, maybe the teenager who was bullied in school and who's bullied at school will think like, Oh, my God, how can someone be jealous of me, but I think they actually might, they just don't show it. And if the person has really low self esteem, usually, he doesn't really notice things that he's good at, you know. And I think the main reason and the main, like point of all this is just to focus on those things, you just have to find something that that you like, and, you know, just just do it just work. And you will be better at this point than someone else. And maybe you are already but you know, you just don't notice it. And don't pay attention to it, you think that you're not enough, but in fact you are. And someone can be just jealous of you. And they say something bad in order to let you down to, to make you think like you're not doing it properly, or something else. So I just think you have to, like focus on yourself, not on anyone else, and not on something that anyone else says. Yes, that's the point.
Abdulaziz M Alhamdan 26:52
Thank you. And you mentioned finding something that you love, one of the things that you mentioned, and you wrote your love is languages. Why are you fascinated with languages? What does it mean for you tell me this story. And the deeper reason?
Daria Ryashko 27:10
Well, I think I got interested in languages when I was about, I don't know, 12 years old, I was really interested in English, because, you know, I just saw it. You know, I traveled a lot with my parents, and I'm really grateful to my parents that they took me in a lot of places. And that's when I just started thinking that it would be great if I, you know, if I spoke that language, and I would understand what people abroad say. And that's when I just started learning English, of course, I, like, learned it at school, and then I just had to, you know, start learning by myself, because of course, you have, you can have an excellent teacher, you can have an absolutely great course in your class. But it's important what you do yourself, because language is not something that someone can explain to you, and you just, you know, you just start speaking English, for example. So it's a lot of hard work. And that is the reason why I you know, succeeded, I think because I just, you know, was interested in it. Because if you're not interested in learning languages, for example, you will not probably do it because it takes it takes a lot of efforts of yourself, not of anyone else. And well, when I was like, 12, I started learning, but of course, it was not, you know, that big, I just got interested, I just, you know, started to receive good marks, and I was really happy about it. And then, you know, I just thought that maybe languages is the sphere that I want to develop in. So yeah, so I basically I chose the Institute of International Relations a lot because of the languages because of the fact that learning languages is really a big deal here. Yes, and yeah, I just I think I will continue learning new languages because well, I'm sure of it actually. Because I really want to learn German, or just and I also am interested in French, but I don't really know anything in French. So yeah, I'm really excited about learning new languages.
Abdulaziz M Alhamdan 29:33
I love languages too. And as someone who speaks six, I know how hard it is to learn. What is your language learning method because I'm really enchanted by your ability to speak English. And the way you were putting the grammar and even the every word is perfectly said in its place. And in French you can understand like, Bones your Mademoiselle or to bought on sale? Or whatever it is. It's not it's the language of diplomacy. So I assume someday, it will be a priority for you. So what is your own language learning method, the way you develop the accent, the vocabulary, the grammar, and all the ways that you approach it to perfect it?
Daria Ryashko 30:24
Oh, well, I think like, I actually have learned English to my level in like, two years, I think. Because, you know, early earlier, I just learned grammar. And of course, grammar is important that is 100%. But I think practice is even more important, because I have a lot of people in my hometown that, you know, they knew grammar, they could, you know, solve these exercises that we had in the books, but they whatever, like the audio is playing, or just they watch a film, they just don't get anything because they are bad at listening. And they are better at speaking, they just can put two words together. And I think that's because, you know, you should understand that, well, personally, I started watching films, I started reading books, I started watching different, you know, American shows, and that is how I, you know, started working on my accent because, of course, accent is nothing bad. You know, when you have an accent, it's really like, it's natural, you know, because you are not a native, not a native speaker, but I just see, you know, I wanted to improve it for some reason to sound like more, I don't know, advanced perhaps. So I just started watching films and listening to some music, American music. And I just started to repeat it, perhaps at the beginning, just to sound more or less Ukrainian. And it's because, you know, at school, of course, we just spoke as, as we were teaching, and as we were taught, and then I just realized that I have to do something more. So yeah, I think it's important to just watch films, you know, you can watch, like with the subtitles at first, of course, because if you are not practiced enough, of course, you will need subtitles. And it's really not, it's really not a big deal. But then you will just grow better and better and better. And then you just stop. And now of course, you know, you can watch, I can watch films and listening to music. And you know, without any problems actually.
Abdulaziz M Alhamdan 32:41
Wonderful. I like it. I like even how you correct it teach to thought which normally actually comes to people will have a great musical sense, because you can feel the melody and the sensations of the language and mistakes feel wrong. It's not like an intellectual observation or something. But tell me to about law. Why law rather than anything else?
Daria Ryashko 33:10
Yeah. Well, that is an interesting question for me, because I, I have always been interested not in law, but you know, and in lawyers, because, well, I had a lot of friends that, you know, were my, like, parents friends, and they were lawyers. And I don't know, they were just, I think they were alive because they are really, you know, put together and they are really smart. And they're really like diplomatic. And then I we had a class called like law in school, but we just started law for a year, I think they were just basic things, you know, and I just, you know, grown my interest. I thought, like, why not, like laws, it is really great. And I'm, I'm terrible at math. Like, I just I am so grateful for the world that I do not study math anymore, because I really, I really hate it. And I'm like humanity, like I am more into subjects like history, languages, and, and et cetera. So I thought that law is a really great opportunity, you know, because I think no, to no loss of your country is important for basically everyone so that you can be fooled. Or, and, you know, you can just know your rights. And now what you are obliged to do, or just realize that, you know, you're just realizing what you can do and what you cannot do, and no one can fool you or just you know, tell you something to do and now I know that I don't have to actually so yeah, I became interested in law, but I cannot say that I knew for sure that I will be studying law. I thought about law and I also thought about old languages like the translator? Yeah, I want to be, I wanted to be a translator and a lawyer. And then I found my Institute of International Relations. And I just realized that I can be both. I can be both a translator and a lawyer. So yeah, that is how I just grow my interest. And I sent my application, I'm pretty happy, like I have studied law for a year now. And I say that I absolutely do not regret it.
Abdulaziz M Alhamdan 35:32
I love that the thing that fascinated you the most about law was the way lawyers are the who are the friends of your parents? And then of course, you gave a valid and logical argument why, but I understand this about people as they are so important for you. So people in general, when you meet someone new, what do you notice? Or assimilate or feel about them? First and foremost? Is it their energy? Is it their body language, and the way they move and compose themselves? Is it their values, and what they share that is important to them? That their life story and histories and overcoming of painful moment? Is it their dreams, and interests and hobbies or what I of course, all are important, but to you, what seems to be the fascinating part that attracts you to learn about more and more in people?
Daria Ryashko 36:36
Well, actually, when I meet someone, I just, you know, of course, manners, they mean a lot. Because, you know, if a person behaves, you know, appropriately to the same situation. And I also love people who are friendly, you know, who just show their interest in YouTube, so that I do not have to, you know, question him, like, or something else. But of course, I noticed, like manners and appearance, not just, you know, I don't talk about the beauty because, of course, beauty is really subjective. And I think everyone is basically beautiful. But, you know, the way they can only look tidy and something and also, of course, when a person starts speaking, and I realized that this person has his lives, his life goals, like when you ask, What do you want to achieve? And the person actually say something, not just, you know, well, I don't want I live for today, and I don't think I know what I will be doing. From like, you know, sometime later, and I just, I absolutely love ambitious people. And I love people who understand who they are, and who they want to be. So I just yeah, I really love confident people and ambitious people and people who, you know, know, their worth, and they are friendly, and they want to meet new people. So that is actually all I care at, you know, at the beginning.
Abdulaziz M Alhamdan 38:08
I like that. And I like that you're surrounding yourself with such people as much as possible. So let's say you could give advice to all other Ukrainian teens not from the institute, but in general, maybe some of them feel stuck and depressed because of the pandemic or because they think there is no good future. Or it's simply because they spend their day on social media which can happen, what would be your insight or lesson or advice that they can use to make their lives better?
Daria Ryashko 38:46
I think that everyone needs to understand that nobody's life is perfect, because speaking about social media, for example, your you know, you see those people and they seem to have like really perfect life, perfect friends, perfect family, they are, you know, perfectly at perfect at studying and something, but then you just have to stop and you think I think you have to stop comparing yourself to those people. And you have to understand that no, nothing in the social media is actually real. Because when you post something, you post something that you want everyone to see, of course, people do not post their bad days or do not post something bad that happens in their life. And I think it's important to stop comparing yourself to the others and you have to become the best version of yourself without thinking that maybe someone is better. Of course someone is better, I think, but it doesn't really matter because you are you and you have to always know this. And you need to stop comparing and you also need to find some I'm saying you like, and do not, you know, dramatize everything about your life because for example, I know a lot of people are insecure about, and they do not know where to enter the university, for example, you just have to understand that it's not really a big deal. Like, if you choose something wrong, there is no such thing as wrong. Like, you can, for example, I want to study law now. But I do not say that, you know, law is like, my, I don't know, like, I will definitely work as a lawyer or something. I just know that this is good for me now. And maybe, like, some time later, I think, no, I don't really like law anymore. I want to do design or something. And it's okay, because it is life and you are changing, you're constantly changing. And do not oppress those changes, just like yourself, change and let yourself think beyond anyone thinks you are capable of because of course, when I just wanted to enter in into this university, when I wanted to move and give, there were of course, people who told me, like, why are you do you? Why do you even need this, you can stay here, like, you will have some work here. And you can study here, but I, you know, I just knew that I want this. So I just went for it. And I think it's important that you do not regret anything like this. Because if it was appropriate at some point of your life, at some stage of your life, it will be it is best for you because it is your experience. And of course, every every experience is important. That's what I always think. And I also know that nothing happens without the reason. So if you are where you are now, then you have to be there and you have to learn a lesson, perhaps maybe you meet some new people there. Or maybe you meet yourself there, you just find yourself you can find someone you want to do. So just don't be afraid to change and to think beyond and to do something that is not really, you know, basic for you. Do not afraid to try something new and do not afraid to be someone you was not. You weren't earlier. Just don't be afraid of changes.
Abdulaziz M Alhamdan 42:37
That's so inspirational. Thank you for that talk and that speech? And to end this, can you tell me about travel? What difference did it make in your life? Why are you fascinated with it? And why would you recommend it to everyone as part of their life experience?
Daria Ryashko 43:00
Traveling means a lot to me, because I have traveled since I was a child because again, my parents love traveling to so they took me in so many countries, and I will definitely not stop and I want to you know, be in new countries. Because when you travel, you meet new people you need, you know, new, I don't know traditions, customs, you just realize that, you know, you can learn something too, because for example, you visit some country and you just think, wow, I didn't know this, that is actually great. And you start doing this in your country. And of course it is the experience that other people share and other nations share. I'm really interested in this. So I love traveling because it is the change of place. And you know, people are really different in, in every country. I think, of course there are a lot of features that you know, suitable for everyone. But it is really interesting to get to know new people new main maybe like, you know, thoughts they share. And I always talk a lot with people from different countries, you know, I need them. I try to make conversation because everyone, like everyone says something new and everyone makes me you know, think about it. And just when I come home I have personally I have lots of thoughts that I have knew in my head that I need to analyze the situations and analyze my life even. So yeah, I think it is just the opportunity to see beyond and to see how people maybe are more experienced than you and you just learn something from them.
Abdulaziz M Alhamdan 44:49
Thank you so much. I love the depth of thought and every one of your answers. It was wonderful. I'll make sure to write your answer Grom in the description in case people want to connect with you. And thank you Dasha. It was a privilege and honor and a great time and I wish you a brilliant day.
Daria Ryashko 45:12
Thank you so much. It was a really great experience for me. And even though it was new, it was really easy to work with you. So, thank you so much. I wish you success and I wish you just, you know, be more successful than you are now. So yeah, best wishes for me. Absolutely.
Abdulaziz M Alhamdan 45:31
Thank you. You're so kind
