University of Maribor
Postgraduate Students of English and American Studies
University of Maribor
Faculty of Arts
Department of English and American Studies
Koroška cesta 160
2000 Maribor, Slovenia
Contact: mbgrad2009@uni-mb.si
About us
Words are powerful. “Words are very unnecessary, they can only do harm.” (Depeche Mode) However, they can also lead you to different worlds. Words give you the power of love, of life, of meaning. They wait for you in books, patiently, timelessly. You just need to take your time and slowly search for them. Just take a journey to the world of words. And when you reach them, it can be the highest peak of your existence. We, the postgraduate students of English and American literature, are trying to find their meanings in literature, to light our way of existence, to broaden our minds, to reach the unknown, to experience the divine. Join us on our way to the mysterious and beautiful world of words!
Mirko Skundrič
My name is Mirko Škundrič and I am a 25 year old postgraduate student (English and American Studies) at the Faculty of Arts in Maribor (Slovenia) as well as a teacher of English and German at a local primary school. Besides that, I am also a semi-professional volleyball player.
Mateja Sukič Kuzma
My name is Mateja Sukič Kuzma and I am a postgraduate student at the Faculty of Arts.
Kristina Kočan
Kristina Kocan, b. 1981. A poet and translator. B.A. in English and German Language with Literature at Faculty of Arts, Maribor, Slovenia. Currently a Ph.D.Candidate of English and American Literature at Faculty of Arts, Maribor, Slovenia. In 2006 co-translated an anthology of 21 African American poets, entitled Govoreči boben (Murska Sobota: Edicije revije Separatio). In 2008 published her first poetry collection with the title Šara (Maribor: Litera). Kristina regularly publishes her translations and poetry in important journals in Slovenia and abroad.
Mojca Hojski
I am an English and German teacher at Blanca Primary School teaching children aged 9–14.
In my free time I like to go swimming, hicking, play volleyball and tennis. I also like travelling.
Spare time? Well, if any, I spend it on reading books and writing papers for my MA:)
Nika Plevnik
A simple girl with multiple interests that had to challenge herself as a postgraduate of English and American studies. Just tries being lighter about life each and every day and watch herself growing into a daredevil optimist. She is just plain contrary to overly serious people and daring to be silly at times. In love with life and personal experience every once in a while vanishes for a month or so to recharge her batteries in distant lands.
Teo Pucko
A shy boy who doesn’t like to speak too much, but rather listens.
Graduated in Northern Mythology and The Lord of the Rings.
Still very interested in LOTR and other fantasy and science fiction.
Besides enjoying reading books I also like watching movies, especially sci-fi, fantasy and thrillers. Furthermore, I also spend time caring for my pets and bonsai trees.
I am currently teaching at the primary school OŠ Prežihovega Voranca Bistrica.
Maja Schreiner
I'm 25 and besides English language and literature, I'm interested in dancing, bellydancing in particular. I enjoy travelling and learning about different cultures. I absolutely adore animals, and I spend my free time taking walks with my dog. Nature fascinates me. I also love teaching children English, they are my inspiration, and my teachers.
Dejan Ostroško
My name is Dejan Ostroško and I am a postgraduate student at the University of
Maribor. I study English language. I am especially interested in
sociolinguistics.
Margit Berlič Ferlinc
I live my life as a “hobby program”. I go to bed late at night or early in the morning (it depends how you see it :-)), I adore music and going to the concerts, watching movies is the one and only relationship that never leaves you unsatisfied if you explore long enough :-). My biggest wish is to be an eye of the Hubble telescope and therefore live in a sci-fi reality show. Black holes and revelations, here I come :-). What is hidden and lies behind, it is there for me to feel, taste, and experience. Are there other dimensions, are there angels to guard us, and energies that can lead you to unspoken, unheard, unseen?
Helena Klančnik
My name is Helena Klančnik and I am a postgraduate student at University of Maribor. I study literature, since I adore all kinds of books and especially a company of old friends who always have time - Mr. Hercules Poirot, DCI Tom Barnaby or actually fictional detectives of all types.
Martina Logar
My name is Martina Logar and I am a postgraduate student at the Faculty of Arts in Maribor. Since I like literature, especially English and American literature in the 18th and 19th century , this is what I am studying at the moment.
Tjaša Mohar
Hi, my name's Tjaša. I'm a postgraduate student of English and American Literature at the Faculty of Arts at the University of Maribor. I work in the International Relations Office at the same faculty. I love literature. My secret passion is translating of novels. I've translated two by my favourite French author Laurent Gaudé. I'm also an animal and nature lover - I'm particularly fond of mountaineering.
Irena Slapar
Passionate about films, books and travelling. Particularly interested in what women have to say. Prefer to listen rather than speak. Fond of people who are brave enough not to pretend.
Marjetka Pfajfar
In addition to literature and languages I love many things. I love music, especially if I sing it accompanied by a piano. I love changing houses and their characters. In my opinion houses can strongly affect us and very simple changes can result in great improvements. In the past few years I have spent my springs and autumns gardening, then summers observing and winters planning my new creations. I spend a lot of my time trying for a healthy and eco-friendly living and it truly makes me happy to see everyday things in a completely new and surprising way.
Barbara Pristovnik
I'm a teacher of English and Slovene and a post graduate student of English and American literature. I constantly try to find meaning and joy in little things. I like literature, music and whatever makes me feel good.
Borut Jurišić
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