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slug: meet-student-slovenia-2024
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title: Meet Student Slovenia 2024
subtitle: When student stories turn into the first step towards a new home.
date: '2024-09-16'
date_line: Published on September 16, 2024
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  alt: A group of students at the 'Meet Student Slovenia 2024' event
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<p>Following the success in 2023, "Meet Student Slovenia" returned this year with even greater energy. On September 16, 2024, at the NLB Gallery in Skopje, we held the second edition of the event, which has become a true tradition. The interest was enormous, we had twice as many applications as the capacity of the venue. The atmosphere was full of excitement, questions, and a desire for new beginnings.</p>
<h2 id="coffee-chat">"Coffee chat" with future colleagues, but on a panel discussion</h2>
<p>Our goal was never to create "dry presentations." Instead, we organized a panel, a real conversation with four students who are already living the Slovenian student life. Marija Koštrevska from the University of Ljubljana, Vasil Hanџiski from the University of Maribor, Sofija Matovska from the University of Nova Gorica, and Igor Arsov from the University of Primorska spoke about everything: the first days away from home, how to find accommodation, what student "boni" (subsidized meals) are, and what it's like to build a new circle of friends. Everyone shared something of their own, and the audience asked questions and participated, just like a coffee chat.</p>
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<img alt="Panel discussion with speakers" decoding="async" height="1280" loading="lazy" src="../../../images/event4-img-2.webp" width="1920"/>
<figcaption>Photograph of the moderator and panelists in the following order: Klimentina Čapovska (left, moderator), Vasil Hanџiski, Marija Koštrevska, Igor Arsov, and Sofija Matovska.</figcaption>
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<img alt="Marija Koštrevska and Sofija Matovska sharing their student experiences in Slovenia." decoding="async" height="1280" loading="lazy" src="../../../images/event4-img-3.webp" width="1920"/>
<figcaption>Marija Koštrevska (in the upper picture) and Sofija Matovska (in the lower picture) are recounting their student experiences in Slovenia.</figcaption>
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<h2 id="what-remained">What remained behind us</h2>
<p>This evening was not just an exchange of information. It was a moment when future students understood that they are not alone in their worries and fears. Every question received an answer from experience, every dilemma was resolved with a real-life example. Many left encouraged, with new friends, and with the feeling that Slovenia is no longer so distant and unknown.</p>
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<img alt="Event host, coordinator, presenter, and representatives of the Embassy and partners." decoding="async" height="1280" loading="lazy" src="../../../images/event4-img-4.webp" width="1920"/>
<figcaption>In the photos: Marko Ivanovski, event host (top-left), Lea Janačkovska, coordinator (top-center), Marko Arsov, presenter (top-right). The bottom picture shows representatives of the Embassy, the Management Board of NLB Bank, and the Management Board of MSOS.</figcaption>
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<img alt="Beautiful moments captured by the photographer." decoding="async" height="1280" loading="lazy" src="../../../images/event4-img-5.webp" width="1920"/>
<figcaption>Beautiful moments of future and current students captured by the best photographer, Hristina Trajkovska.</figcaption>
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<h2 id="the-support">The support that made a difference</h2>
<p>"Meet Student Slovenia 2024" would not have looked this way without the help of our partners and friends. We extend great gratitude to the Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia in North Macedonia, NLB Bank Skopje as the patron and main sponsor of the entire event, and Capital Financial Center, who with their support made it possible for the event to be realized at this high level.</p>
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<img alt="Newly printed MSOS stickers" decoding="async" height="1280" loading="lazy" src="../../../images/event4-img-6.webp" width="1920"/>
<figcaption>Photograph of the newly printed MSOS stickers.</figcaption>
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<img alt="Handing over flowers as a thank you to the Embassy, Capital Financial Center and NLB Bank Skopje" decoding="async" height="1280" loading="lazy" src="../../../images/event4-img-7.webp" width="1920"/>
<figcaption>Photograph from the handing over of flowers as a sign of gratitude to the Embassy, Capital Financial Center, and NLB Bank Skopje.</figcaption>
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<p>Special thanks go to the MSOS team, who worked tirelessly for weeks on preparations, from the initial idea to the last detail of the evening. Above all, great recognition goes to Lea Janačkovska, the event coordinator, who with her energy, patience, and organizational skills ensured that every piece fell into place.</p>
<p>This time, the memories of the evening are thanks to Hristina Trakovska, who was the photographer and made sure all those moments were captured so we can relive them again through photographs.</p>
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<img alt="Welcome speech by H.E. Ambassador Mr. Gregor Presker." decoding="async" height="1280" loading="lazy" src="../../../images/event4-img-8.webp" width="1920"/>
<figcaption>Photograph of the welcome speech by H.E. Ambassador Mr. Gregor Presker.</figcaption>
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<h2 id="why-special">Why was it special?</h2>
<p>Because this event was not just another presentation. It was a hand extended to future students, a message that they are not alone, that a community is already waiting for them. Some left with new friends, others with concrete answers to questions that had bothered them for months. But everyone left with the same feeling: that Slovenia is no longer an unknown place, but a new home where they will be part of something bigger.</p>
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<img alt="Attendees asking questions to the panelists" decoding="async" height="1280" loading="lazy" src="../../../images/event4-img-9.webp" width="1920"/>
<figcaption>Moments when the participants ask questions to the panelists! 😌✨</figcaption>
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<h2 id="livestream">For those not physically present with us</h2>
<p>We know that not everyone managed to attend the NLB Gallery, but we therefore provided a high-quality livestream. The event was broadcast live and is now available for re-watching. If you want to feel the atmosphere and hear the honest stories from the panel, you can watch the entire event here 👇</p>
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<iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/DJD02mQIE98" title="YouTube video player"></iframe>
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<img alt="Poster for the 'Meet Student Slovenia' event" decoding="async" height="1005" loading="lazy" src="../../../images/event4-img-10.webp" width="1920"/>
<figcaption>Photograph of the event poster!</figcaption>
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<h2 id="see-you">See you in Slovenia!</h2>
<p>"Meet Student Slovenia" is not just an event. It is a place where future students take their first step, with support, with first-hand advice, and with the feeling that they are not alone. And this year we managed to create that feeling, and that is the greatest victory.</p>
<p>See you again next year!</p>
<p>P.S. Every year after a successfully organized event, the MSOS team traditionally heads to the nearest tavern, for an evening full of socializing, singing, and emotions! 😊 That's why it's worth being part of our team! Join us.</p>
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<img alt="The team behind the event." decoding="async" height="1280" loading="lazy" src="../../../images/event4-img-11.webp" width="1920"/>
<figcaption>Photograph of the team behind the event! This year we arranged a team photo in advance because last year we forgot to take one together! 🫣</figcaption>
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<img alt="Team dinner after the event." decoding="async" height="1600" loading="lazy" src="../../../images/event4-img-12.webp" width="1200"/>
<figcaption>Photograph from the team dinner after a successfully completed event!</figcaption>
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