By: Alexsandra Georgieva, Elena Sandeva, Jana Taseva, and Mirjana Gorgieva Imagine you are sitting at your desk when suddenly the bell rings—it’s lunchtime. Everyone rushes out of their classrooms, eager to get something to eat. By the time you reach the shop, a crowd has already formed. After waiting in line, 10 minutes have passed, leaving you with only 10 minutes to get back to your classroom and eat your food. Most of the time, you don’t even have enough time to finish

By: Gloria Todorova, Dea Dimitrova, Eli Mitevska, Jovana Karova, Milana Pantova, and Sofija Koleva Music is a powerful part of a nation’s identity and culture. It reflects the language, traditions, and emotions of its people. However, in Macedonia, local music often does not receive the appreciation it deserves, as foreign music dominates public attention. In Macedonia, Western music, especially from the United States and The United Kingdom, strongly influences young audien

By: Anja Sitnovska, Ana Ajtovska, Despina Saltirova, Jana Zdravkova, and Mia Mihailov Imagine you studied for an exam tirelessly, leaving no textbook or note uncovered. The next day you arrive at class - the time has come to complete your oral exam. Then you hear your cue - “Please come to the front and answer the following questions”. In a haze, you walk to the front of the classroom with sweaty palms and weak knees. Suddenly your mind is blank; every carefully memorized