The article discusses how students can utilize skills from their education, such as communication and research, to engage in activism and advocate for change. Focusing on the recent student-led protests in Serbia, which emerged after a tragic incident involving infrastructure failure, the author highlights how these protests demonstrate democratic principles. By leveraging their academic knowledge, students are actively seeking justice and accountability, showcasing the importance of civic engagement in times of governmental crisis. The author aims to illustrate the connection between education and real-world applications in advancing democracy and social justice.
Students are literally demonstrating what the ancient Greeks taught us about democracy, civic duty and engagement.
The ongoing peaceful protests model how students can apply skills learned in the academy outside its walls.
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