Cristina Bajan

There are moments when words no longer help. Thoughts feel crowded, emotions lack clear shape, and what is needed most is quiet. In these moments, art can open a different kind of access to the self—one that is gentler and less demanding. Art therapy creates a space where the process matters more than the outcome. It is not about talent or technique, but about presence. About slowing down and allowing colour, form, and movement to become a language of their own. Painting workshops held in a...

The transition from high school to university often comes with a mix of excitement and unease that is not always easy to explain. From the outside, this step looks natural and expected, while on the inside questions begin to surface about where we belong, how we handle new demands, and what it really means to be on our own. In high school, structure tends to be clearer, schedules follow familiar patterns, and relationships unfold in a known environment, which gives a sense of continuity. Once...

The lack of resources shapes our educational path in ways that are not always visible from the outside. What is usually seen is the outcome, while the daily effort behind it often remains unseen—the constant calculations we make and the quiet tension of choosing between things that should not have to compete with one another. For many of us, limited resources create an ongoing concern that stays in the background of nearly every decision. We filter choices about where to study, which city to...