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SARA HOCENSKI, COO, Tinker Labs, Osijek The greatest opportunities often arise precisely where we dare to take one step further! I consider the linguistic and humanities education I received at the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences in Osijek to be the foundation of the communication and presentation skills I use every day in my professional life. Therefore, use your student years wisely: explore, volunteer, become involved in associations and develop in directions that bring you joy – but above all, dare to dream beyond the boundaries that may seem predetermined! Read Sara Hocenski’s career story here. |
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MIA MOZER ĆOSIĆ, franchise owner for the Helen Doron Osijek East area Actively seek opportunities to gain practical experience while you are still studying, because that is how you learn the most! My English language studies provided me with a high level of language competence, while my pedagogy studies gave me an in-depth understanding of child development and modern teaching methods. This combination of knowledge enables me to work effectively with children, successfully lead a team and create a stimulating learning environment. Read Mia Mozer Ćosić’s career story here. |
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JOSIPA FORKO, translator, European Court of Auditors, Luxembourg, Luxembourg Effort and perseverance always pay off! My education at the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences in Osijek prepared me well for working with English and German and gave me confidence in my abilities. This was particularly true of the graduate translation programme, which provided me with a solid foundation for the work I do today. I am immensely grateful for the simultaneous and consecutive interpreting courses, practical field interpreting experience, written translation courses, visits to interpreting facilities and opportunities to attend conferences involving interpreting. Read Josipa Forko’s career story here.
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ANEMARIJA JURIŠIĆ, German language teacher, European School I, Brussels, Belgium Be proactive and do not be afraid to seek opportunities outside your comfort zone! My education at the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences in Osijek gave me a solid foundation in linguistics, literature and teaching methodology. This helped me not only in my teaching work, but also in developing the broader cultural and linguistic sensitivity required to work in a multilingual environment. I am grateful to the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences for giving me a strong foundation and the opportunity to turn my love of languages and teaching into a profession. Read Anemarija Jurišić’s career story here.
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SLAVEN LENDIĆ, European Commission, Directorate-General for Digital Services (DG DIGIT), Brussels, Belgium Get to know yourself well and never give up! Remain true to yourself and be honest! Studying at the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences in Osijek consolidated and expanded my professional English language skills, while studying philosophy greatly developed my critical thinking and my ability to express that thinking through reasoned arguments. It also significantly broadened my knowledge of the entire spectrum of the social sciences and humanities. A sound knowledge of political and legal philosophy and the European tradition made it easier for me to navigate professional situations, deliver presentations and attend interviews in Brussels. Read Slaven Lendić’s career story here.
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MATO NEDIĆ, poet, short-story writer, novelist, travel writer, essayist and literary critic
Keep the sunshine in your eyes, because when the days of sadness arrive, your eyes will shine. Studying at what was then the Faculty of Education and is now the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences in Osijek was the most beautiful period of my life. It was a time of progress, success and youthful dreams.
Download Mato Nedić’s professional biography here!
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ANA BREZOVAC, owner/director of the Ad Hoc Centre
Be someone who wants to know more! At university, you should take advantage of every opportunity before entering the “real” world, because many of those opportunities will not arise again – and that is something that should be appreciated.
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SARA DELAČ, psychologist – human resources specialist, Infobip d.o.o.
Opportunities should not be awaited, but created! Thanks to approachable professors and mentors who value and encourage proactivity, I gained a new perspective on career development – one from which success is possible. Download Sara Delač’s professional biography here! |
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HILDA HUJ, clinical and forensic psychologist and partner at ARCH Psychological Services (Canada)
A rapid international career after completing a degree in Psychology! Not only did the programme immediately enable me to pursue a career, but the days I spent studying were also filled with cooperation with excellent professors and colleagues who always supported me. Download Hilda Huj’s professional biography here! |
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ANTUN MATANOVIĆ, backend developer at Inchoo
My journey towards IT began precisely at the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences in Osijek! The Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences in Osijek provides its students with numerous opportunities to prepare for their future careers. Grades earned during one’s studies represent only one formal aspect, while proactivity and investing in oneself through extracurricular activities build character and provide an additional advantage in the future. Download Antun Matanović’s professional biography here! |
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HELENA SABLIĆ TOMIĆ, university professor and Dean of the Academy of Arts and Culture in Osijek
Believe in yourself!!! Download Helena Sablić Tomić’s professional biography here! |
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MARTINA SKVORCOV, English and German language teacher, Ministry of Economy, Entrepreneurship and Crafts
Professors at the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences are dedicated to their courses and students! The broad range of knowledge I acquired at the Faculty enabled me to work additionally at foreign-language schools for many years. Download Martina Skvorcov’s professional biography here! |
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ANTONIJA ŠARIĆ, Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Food Technology in Osijek
Everyone can achieve their dream! I truly love my job, I enjoy working with students, and I love both the research and teaching dimensions of my work. I believe that everyone can achieve their dream if they have a clearly defined goal and the desire and determination to accomplish it. Download Antonija Šarić’s professional biography here! |
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GORAN TUBIĆ, Director of the Osijek Residential Care Institution for Children and Youth
My generation had the honour of being the first to begin its studies under the Bologna system! Through experiencing the daily combination of happy and sometimes frustrating moments while supporting the growth and development of young people who, because of various adverse primary factors, chose the wrong path towards happiness, I too grew – both as a person and as a professional. Download Goran Tubić’s professional biography here! |
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TENA VELKI, university professor and Vice-Dean for Research at the Faculty of Education in Osijek
Motivation and perseverance as the keys to success! Even today, whenever I am uncertain, I contact my university professors and mentors for advice. Download Tena Velki’s professional biography here! |
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ANA WERKMANN HORVAT, postdoctoral researcher at the Faculty of Medieval and Modern Languages, University of Oxford
Every opportunity that presents itself should be taken! During my studies at the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences in Osijek, I developed an interest in and love of language and linguistics. This encouraged me to continue developing in that direction and enrol in a linguistics programme abroad. Download Ana Werkmann Horvat’s professional biography here! |
