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by dionadidi
Tue Feb 25, 2025 8:28 pm
Forum: Mental health of youth - the influence of social networks
Topic: Mental health of youth- The influence of social networks
Replies: 195
Views: 736774

Re: Mental health of youth- The influence of social networks

I understand these concerns, but isn’t the real issue how we use social media, rather than social media itself? Technology isn’t inherently bad. The internet has given young people access to information, online communities, and opportunities that didn’t exist before. I’ve seen people build careers, ...
by dionadidi
Fri Feb 21, 2025 3:37 pm
Forum: Western Balkan Youth Migration - Causes and Effects
Topic: Western Balkan Youth Migration
Replies: 215
Views: 5568454

Re: Western Balkan Youth Migration

Honestly, I’ve been thinking about doing the same thing. It’s not that I hate living here, but I just feel like I need to experience something different. The idea of being in the same place forever, seeing the same things every day—it just doesn’t sit right with me. I want to live somewhere bigger, ...
by dionadidi
Wed Feb 19, 2025 3:17 pm
Forum: Western Balkan Youth Migration - Causes and Effects
Topic: Western Balkan Youth Migration
Replies: 215
Views: 5568454

Re: Western Balkan Youth Migration

I don’t really agree that living costs are as high as some say, and I think universities in the Western Balkans are doing fine. Sure, rent prices might be a little higher in some places, but overall it’s not as bad as people make it sound. There are still many affordable options, and if you plan ca...
by dionadidi
Wed Feb 19, 2025 3:09 pm
Forum: Housing issue of young people in the WB6 – how to solve it?
Topic: Housing issue of young people in the WB6 – How to Solve It?
Replies: 159
Views: 454961

Re: Housing issue of young people in the WB6 – How to Solve It?

Gentrification can be a tricky issue, but there are ways to solve it if we focus on both improving neighborhoods and protecting the people who already live there. One way to do this is by setting limits on how much rent can increase each year, so long-term residents aren’t forsed out due to rising p...