“One cannot always create art for him/herself only. In fact, the majority of artworks do not thrive if they don’t visualize an issue relevant for most of the people. Trying to be an artist, you have to portray an eloquent concept or an idea and interlace it with a piece of you. This is where it gets tough. “You can’t …
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“I love traveling and now is the perfect time to travel. If no one wants to join me, I would do it alone! I’ve done it and won the battle against my fears. Instead of admiring postcards and pictures online, I would visit that place. With a little research I always find cheap or even free accommodation. Amsterdam was on …
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“I am graduating from university this year. Two weeks ago I had my last exam. I am happy that four years of daily commuting to Skopje are finally coming to an end. It is time to find a job now, but I won’t look for it in Skopje. I cannot run away from where I belong. Veles is my city …
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“As a political science student and a member of the Club of Political Scientists, we articulate and represent the interests of all young people in the country in order to bulild strong country with prosperous youth. The club is still in its infancy, but hey, small steps make big changes. I do believe that sharing is caring, and that you …
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“They call me Nino but my mom calls me a “Gift from God”. I am 25 years old and I was born with Down Syndrome. I finished elementary and high school attending regular classes. After volunteering for three years, I now work at the Ministry of Labor and Social Policy. I love sports and I regularly practice boxing. Do I …
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“I am 26 years old and I am from Shtip. Ever since my early years, my favorite toy was an improvised microphone. I wanted to become a journalist. When I grew up and the time came to decide what to choose as my education, a very close and dear person to me said: “You cannot be a journalist, you haven’t …
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“They say that in life we only have a few chances to make choices that are defining. I believe that one of these decisions came way too early for me. When I was 15, I was given the choice of continuing to play soccer or giving it all up to go to an international high school. To this day, I …
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“I’m an artist. I was growing up in my own world. A kid with bugs -people would say. Ever since I was a child, I was very stubborn about my convictions. Once, I was invited to a national TV to talk about my art. One of my illustrations featured the modern Skopje that no longer exists. The host was confused …
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Youth Council of the U.S. Embassy in North Macedonia The Youth Council empowers young people in Macedonia by providing a platform for ideas, projects and more. It also has an advisory role to the US Embassy.