Serbian High Schoolers Conquer Europe: How a Student Company from Mladenovac Took Athens by Storm!
Imagine this – five high school students from Mladenovac, with their student company “Tbuddy,” won a prestigious award at a European competition in Athens! Yes, you read that right! While many teenagers are busy with Instagram and TikTok, these young geniuses showed that with knowledge, hard work, and a bit of entrepreneurial spirit, you can conquer all of Europe.
What is “Tbuddy” and why did they win?
“Tbuddy” is not just another student company. It’s a team of five high schoolers who designed and implemented creative workshops for children aged 8 to 18. Their peer-learning approach combines biology, electronics, cooking, astronomy, and internet safety – all in one workshop! Sounds like the school of the future, right?
The European competition – 40 countries, 36 years of tradition
This was no ordinary competition. Junior Achievement Europe has been gathering the best student companies from 40 countries for 36 years. This year, the Serbian team brilliantly presented their innovative idea and won the “Repower Your Future” award given by the Unicredit Foundation. This award recognizes not only innovation but also social responsibility and the ability to unite the community for the common good.
Mentorship and support – the key to success
Of course, this story wouldn’t be complete without support. The team had an excellent mentor, Petar Milanović, and a business mentor, Mića Mišljenović from Bosch Serbia. Their support and knowledge helped the young team turn ideas into reality.
Reactions and the future
Anja Pajić, a team member and a second-year high school student in Mladenovac, says the award is proof that their effort and ideas matter. “We are proud, motivated, and ready to move forward. This is just the beginning of our story!”
The director of the Unicredit Foundation, Silvia Capellini, emphasizes that this is proof that young people with knowledge and effort can conquer the world. A world won by knowledge, not luck or connections.
Why does this matter?
In a world where young people leaving Serbia is often discussed, stories like this are beacons of hope. They show that with the right support and opportunity, our high schoolers can be leaders and innovators at the European level. Not just in theory, but in practice, with real projects that change communities.
Conclusion
So next time you think young people are just glued to social media, remember the “Tbuddy” team from Mladenovac. They proved that with a little creativity, a lot of hard work, and the right support, you can conquer Europe. Maybe even the world!
If you have a similar story or think this is just the beginning, drop a comment – let’s support these young champions together and maybe you’ll get inspired to start something big too!
