North Macedonian Students Turn to Digital Voice to Combat Rising Emigration

A recent survey shows that more than 76 % of students in North Macedonia are considering leaving the country, citing poor quality of life and limited job prospects. In response, student media founder Goshe Nikolov has expanded his Instagram‑based platform, Studentarija, into a Digital Student Voice system funded by the Digital Democracy Initiative. The new online portal lets students anonymously report problems ranging from delayed state payments and substandard dormitory conditions to unfair grading and transport issues. The platform collects, categorises and tracks these complaints, aiming to bring them to university administrators and public authorities. By giving students a structured way to raise concerns, the initiative seeks to improve higher‑education conditions and reduce the push factors driving emigration.