2024/25

Stefan is currently pursuing an MPhil in Politics and International Studies. He graduated Magna Cum Laude with dual majors in Political Science and Social Research and Public Policy from NYU Abu Dhabi.

During his academic career, he conducted extensive research on education systems in North Macedonia and the U.S., focusing on gifted student programs, environmental curricula, and youth employment prospects. Stefan also created a model called the Macedonian Talent Retention Program to address brain drain and worked on revamping the Political Science degree at NYU Abu Dhabi. His capstone project delved into fake news, misinformation, and digital literacy in Europe, specifically Germany.

Demonstrating leadership, Stefan created the Weyak Leader Program for holistic living and learning with the NYUAD Office of Student Life, established the Social Science Peer Tutor Position, and developed the Four Year Academic Action Plan with the NYUAD Academic Resource Center.

Serving as the Social Science Representative in NYUAD Student Government, he advocated for student needs and worked on initiatives to improve campus life. As President of the NYUAD South Slavic Club, he promoted cultural awareness and fostered a sense of community among students from Balkan backgrounds. His dedication extended to serving as a Student Embassy Ambassador Liaison for the Macedonian and Serbian embassies, helping connect the student body with the activities and projects of our embassies. He currently writes political blogs for a Macedonian civic engagement site called ResPublica.

In his free time, he enjoys learning new languages, with a particular interest in Japanese. He also enjoys photography and videography, capturing moments and telling stories through visual media. Writing is another hobby of his, allowing him to express his thoughts and creativity. Additionally, he contributes to the TED community by translating videos into Macedonian and Serbian, helping to make these videos accessible to a wider audience.