What is coliving and what makes NWET coliving special?

Coliving (from English co-living — “cohabitation”) is when several people who are not relatives live together under one roof and consciously create a space.

They don't just spend the night, but also live in a community: they share everyday life, ideas, dinners, and sometimes even projects. It's not just about renting an apartment together — it's about meaning, support, development and new friendships. Such places often have shared kitchens, recreation areas, and co-working spaces. But the main thing is the atmosphere. It holds.

Table of Content

• Crumbs stories (without boredom, we promise)
• Coliving in NWET style
• How I got into NWET coliving—and why it was a turning point
• Conclusion

Crumbs stories (without boredom, we promise)

The idea of ​​coliving is not new. People have lived in communities since ancient times: in tribes, settlements, communities. Why? Because together it is easier to survive, easier to grow. And it's just more pleasant.
Even in the Middle Ages, houses were typically “open space”: friends, relatives, everyone — in one space. Separate housing for “mother, father and child” appeared only in the 19th century when industrialization began. And over time, we all slowly got used to the formula “I live alone”.

But something has changed. We started looking for a connection again. Psychologists have long said that people need a sense of belonging. If there are no “friends” nearby, we feel lonely, even when there are many people around.

Today, young people around the world are rethinking how to live. Many people do not want to simply “earn money for an apartment and shut themselves in four walls.” The majority strives to find their community, their people. And this is where coliving comes into play.

Coliving in NWET style

NWET coliving is something more than just “living together”. This is a space where you are not just a neighbor, but part of a community that supports, develops, inspires.

This is a kind of “school of life”, where people learn to build relationships — like in a family: with respect, empathy, trust. In NWET, this is called development shimjeon (the inner world of the human heart).

When students join a year-long NWET program, they automatically become part of such a cell. This is not just a “dormitory” — it is a shared life, with challenges, evening conversations in the kitchen, shared responsibility and many moments that form emotional intelligence (EQ) and the ability to love (LQ).

We learned that similar things are happening in Ukraine as well — for example, in the Ukrainian Academy of Leadership (ULA), where students also lived together. And later, their graduates created a community “Vilnyy”, where they continued the history of coliving — already in adulthood.

How I got into NWET coliving—and why it was a turning point

To be honest, I didn't choose NWET coliving. It was more of a “bonus” to the year program I joined after participating in the 7-day seminar NWET. I was really impressed by the idea and scope of this initiative. Ever since I was a teenager, I dreamed of such an education, which not only provides technical knowledge, but also contributes to deep personality development, character formation, and preparation for life.

This is how I plunged into the life of the NWET platform. Living together in a co-living space was part of this experience. And, without exaggeration, it was the most difficult, but also the most valuable practice for me — life with people.

Everyone was entirely unique. I had a lot of internal judgment, I behaved arrogantly (I didn't understand it then), I thought I was better than others — because I had better results in some projects. But over time, I began to realize: the problem is not in others, but in me. And gradually I learned to see the value in everyone. Learned to love, support, accept.

It was incredibly interesting to watch myself and change. Instead of hate, tension, and negativity, I began to feel love, trust, and respect. My perspective on people—and on myself—changed.

Today I live with people “like a fish in water.” And I can say with confidence: it is the best non-formal education for life. After all, we always live in communities: we are born in a family, study in classes, work in teams, create families. The skills of coexistence, mutual support, and cooperation are invaluable.

Conclusion

This experience taught me the main thing: true maturity does not begin with achievements, but with the ability to be close to people — different, complex, alive. And if we learn to see them not as competitors, but as partners along the way, the world will become a much warmer place. For me, NWET coliving became more than just a place to live, it became a school of humanity.