My name is Tamara Bikicki, I am from Serbia and I am 22 years old. I have graduated in economics at Faculty of Economy ,University of Novi Sad. I have an academic background in European business and economy. My academic environment up to the present has allowed me to acquire fundamental knowledge in the domain of economic theory, and I now feel prepared to take my education to a higher level.I am very excited about Rome and the MESCI program, because I am deeply interested in development economics.Also, a year in a foreign country, in my opinion, would be the optimal way to learn a new language and make contacts around the world. My ultimate goal is to develop a career path that will allow me professionally, academically and personally participate in creating a better world.