Student review [#22625] for Applied Linguistics and Second Language Acquisition
at University of Belgrade

Belgrade’s Faculty of Philology lies in the heart of this vibrant city. It accompanies the rest of the older architecture very well and leaves you with that melancholic note which is particularly pleasing during spring. I do however need to mention the need for modernization that would help both students and professors in their progress. This faculty does not lack the knowledge it can offer, but in my humble opinion, it should be more open and connected to the opportunities that are to come after graduation. We, as students, also need direction and support in the process of choosing the right career path. I believe there are many internships, master’s degree options, jobs and even volunteer possibilities which we never discover (or not in time) because the faculty is not engaging enough neither in our professional orientation towards the end of the courses, nor in the acquisition of practical experience and spreading of information during the studies. Some professors are incredible: undeniably enjoying what they teach, always ready to help and talk to you if you reach out even after the classes. The number of the subjects per year compared to the number of exam terms is for the most sectors at this faculty very unbalanced. I do not regret choosing to study here, but I do think a couple of functional points of this educational institution need focus as soon as possible. Lastly, until the pandemic, all of our lectures were held on campus, now we still follow them online (in some cases blended system) with the initiative for going back on campus rising.