In this episode of ESC Volunteers Speaking, Nursen — a current volunteer who is a teacher at a private school in Turkey — hosts a thoughtful conversation with her mentor Marija, a 17-year-old student at a chemical high school in Prilep, Macedonia, where she studies medicine. Together, they compare the education systems in Turkey and Macedonia, discussing classroom culture, teaching methods, and the lasting effects of COVID-19 on learning. They also explore what happens after high school — from university pathways to societal expectations — offering personal insights from both a teacher’s and a student’s perspective. Tune in for a heartfelt, cross-cultural exchange on how education shapes young people’s futures.
