Tonight we enjoyed some Ukrainian music while sharing some American songs at a karaoke place.

 

Today was a very long day! It started with a healthy dose of cultural immersion with the fellow Ukrainian cadets.  Today's class was a fun and friendly time.  Class was  focused on learning about different cultures and the values that make nations different.  American values were compared to those of Ukraine and vice versa.  I learned about how certain things that may be appropriate in one nation, may not be appropriate in another.  For instance in Ukraine if one sticks their thumb between their middle and index finger in a fist, (the simple "I got your nose" trick in the US) is seen as extremely offensive (the equivalent of the middle finger).   The day finished with karaoke at a local restaurant where we sang songs from home.  It was a fantastic day halfway across the world.