Tim Maurer

Belgrade offers students an alternative to the stereotypical study abroad destinations (ex. Barcelona, Florence, Dublin, London). Serbia’s culture, history, and current political trajectory present students with a country at a crossroads, offering new and unique perspectives that challenge students to critically reflect on their own perspectives and grow as ‘global scholars’. Often in job interviews, I will be asked by the interviewer about what I thought of my time in Serbia as they’ve never met someone that has been there and are genuinely interested. This set me apart from the other interviewees and allowed me to display how my unique international experience makes me a strong candidate. For a cosmopolitan European city of over 1 million residents I found it to be very budget friendly for a student like myself. The vibrant nightlife scene in the city is acclaimed and I think that would appeal greatly to students, as would the leisurely cafe culture. Belgrade is also geographically well positioned for those that are eager to travel around Europe and has a large airport offering flights to every major European destination. It is close enough to Croatia and its famous beaches, Montenegro’s mountain/bays, and Budapest’s beautiful architecture.
Tim Maurer, University College London