“[In the process of continuous research], a team of scientists led by Christian Körner [found out] that trees of different species exchange huge amounts of carbon via the fungal internet, [the wood-wide web], that connects their roots”, states the Yong, Ed.  in the beginning of the “The Wood Wide Web” article. According to the author, scientists that appear in the article used special equipment to organize it on the five wild spruces by making on their tubes “a series of tiny holes, which pumped out carbon dioxide”. The “end results” of that research were fascinating, and so it made scientists abroad continue it all around the world. Eventually, with the development and new understanding they came up with the conclusion that this process happens due to the existence of fungi Mycorrhiza which inhabits roots of the plants and it “provides phosphorus and nitrogen in exchange for carbon-based sugars” of the plants. It is truly fascinating research which proves the fact that our planet is unique in all sorts of ways, from the living organisms that exist on it, to the particular, strange and interesting way they communicate, exchange and deliver.

Even though it is almost the end of the first semester, I am still want to properly introduce myself here. Well, there is no “secret” now that my name is Sofiia, so here I am. Now I am studying in the Capilano University IDEA program and I am enjoying the learning process to a great extend and also I am excited to go further in my studies and improve my skills and knowledge day by day.

I am an international student from Ukraine and for the past four years, I have lived in Canada. To be precise, I lived for over three years in Toronto, Ontario, and one year in Vancouver, British Columbia, and I like both experiences in these drastically different places.

As a creative person I like art in all its forms, and so I am passionate about music, that is why I have the experience studying in music school for piano major for over five years. Also, I will point out that adore taking photos and creating videos, the process of it gives me a wave of inspiration and joy.

Besides all the personal information above, I want to add that I am in love with animation and its process, especially the final results. Nevertheless, I am passionate about creating product design, UI/UX design, and web design. The illustration is in that list of my favorites too, so I hope that one day I will have a chance to work on some large project where I will put my major contribution by creating some kind of majestic drawings, etc. But, I am still on the path of learning and improving, so I am working hard to become a true professional one day, as for now, I am in Bachelor of Design in Visual Communication (or just a graphic design for an easier understanding) program where I am truly excited to learn all of the art pathways listed higher in the paragraph.

On the final note, I will state that the main inspiration in my life’s journey till now is my family because they give me inspiration, motivation, strength, and examples of true happiness and joy.