Thanks to the European Commission Scholarship and the
Talent Grant from the University of Groningen, I got a
once-in-a-lifetime opportunity – to expand my knowledge in
the field of law I am most passionate about, at one of the oldest
and most prestigious European universities. Being very
intellectually challenging, this master programme has truly met my
expectations. Sharing knowledge with my colleagues, all coming from
different legal traditions, and learning from inspiring professors
who all are authorities in their respective fields, enriched me
with the skills I did not gain during my previous education. What I
find to be the most beneficial is that the Dutch educational
system, appreciating independence, taught us to develop a critical
opinion on law-related issues. Moreover, this master programme had
a unique approach in tackling controversial contemporary legal
issues. Due to its strong comparative emphasis, it encouraged us to
keep at constant track with our national law, which is of a huge
significance. Both this master and a 6-month long internship at the
International Criminal Tribunal for The Former Yugoslavia
strengthen my belief in Justice. Furthermore, besides this academic
benefit, I believe that studying abroad unequivocally broadens our
horizons and tests prejudices we even are not aware of. Indeed it
is only knowledge that can triumph over impunity,
injustice and ignorance.
