Sofiia’s Blog: International Coffee Morning: A Space for Cultural Exchange and Connection

Sofiia’s Blog: International Coffee Morning: A Space for Cultural Exchange and Connection

International Coffee Morning – A Space for Cultural Exchange and Connection

On the 15th of March, Sofiia Matsuk hosted an International Coffee Morning, bringing together a group of young people to share their backgrounds and experiences of moving between cultures.

The event began with Sofiia introducing the purpose of the gathering - to create a welcoming space where people from different cultures could connect and feel included. Participants then introduced themselves, sharing how long they had lived in Scotland and what they enjoy about living there.

As Sofiia reflects:

“On the 15th of March, I held an International Coffee Morning where a group of young people came together to share their backgrounds and experiences of moving between cultures. The event began with my introduction explaining the purpose of creating this event as a welcoming space for people from different cultures. Everybody then introduced themselves, shared how long they had lived here, and spoke about what they enjoy about living in Scotland.

We discussed differences between life here and in our home countries, including education systems, school uniforms, and daily life. Many people shared that education in Scotland feels more relaxed and offers more freedom compared to their home countries. We also talked about cultural topics such as traditional foods, holidays, and languages spoken.

Overall, the event allowed everyone to learn more about each other’s cultures, share experiences, and reflect on both the positive and challenging aspects of living in a new country.”

The event created a supportive and engaging environment where participants were able to connect, share their experiences, and learn from one another.

Following the success of the pilot event, Sofiia will be hosting another International Coffee Morning on 26th April 2026.

For more information and to register for the upcoming event, please click HERE