Building a Dream for Ukrainian accordionist to study at RAM
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My name is Yuliia Humeniuk. I am an accordionist from Ukraine. In June 2022, after four months of Russian occupation of my home town, I made the difficult decision to leave, and made the big journey to London where I am now living under the Homes for Ukraine scheme.
I carried on studying for my Bachelor of Arts degree online with Kharkiv National University of Arts from my new home in London, and have just been awarded my degree.
Since living in London, I have played in many concerts, and gave a solo recital for the local community where I live in North London, as well as playing for the local festival. I have also performed in weekly concerts in the musicians' church Holy Sepulchre in Holborn and took part in the Youth prom in the Royal Albert Hall and played in several chamber ensembles in the House of Lords, the Guildhall, Mansion House and Draper's Hall.
In April this year I auditioned for the 2 year MA course at the Royal Academy of Music. And on July 3rd I heard the great news that I had been accepted. This is a dream come true for me. It is a great honour for me. I am a passionate musician and this course will give me a wonderful opportunity to develop my talents and to further my career.
Unfortunately, I now face the difficult situation of how to pay the tuition fees, which are £14,000 each year. I have raised the money for the 10% deposit, and I have just heard that I have been granted a student loan, which will provide another £6200 each year, so I am halfway there! But I still need to raise a further £6600 for this year's fees. Because of the desperate situation in Ukraine, my family is unable to help me with my fees. My mother and little brother are still living in Russian occupied zone in Kherson region, and my father, who is working in a building company in Poland, is only able to provide for the family in Ukraine.
I would very much appreciate your help, if you are able to support me in this difficult situation. Any amount, however small, would be very welcome. You would be helping me realise my dream.
Thank you with all my heart.
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Yuliia Humeniuk
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England