Mayeesha Galiba

I came to the Balkans for a five-week summer semester abroad program in international relations and political science. Not only did I feel safe during the entirety of my visit, but I also fell in love with the region. As a political science student, what I saw and learned and who I spoke to was incredibly relevant to my studies and sparked a deeper academic interest in the former Yugoslavia. Compared to America, the Balkans are relatively inexpensive (which means lots and lots of good “cevapcici”!). I wish I could spend longer in the Balkans, so I applied for a Fulbright stipend to live in Serbia for a year post-graduation (fingers crossed!). 
Mayeesha Galiba, Georgetown University