1. Are you passionate about understanding languages, narratives, and how discourse shapes identity in Eastern Europe?
2. Do you enjoy analyzing media, literature, political rhetoric, or cultural texts to uncover underlying power dynamics?
3. Are you interested in learning one or more Eastern European languages and using them in research or communication?
4. Do you care about historical context and how past events influence contemporary discourse in the region?
5. Are you comfortable synthesizing insights from sociology, linguistics, political science, and cultural studies?
6. Do you enjoy engaging with and communicating complex ideas to diverse audiences?
7. Are you interested in field research, interviews, or immersive cultural experiences to inform your understanding?
8. Do you enjoy evaluating how communication shapes public opinion, national narratives, or minority voices?
9. Are you willing to read academic texts, translate or interpret nuanced language, and grapple with ambiguity?
10. Are you motivated to connect academic insight to real-world communication challenges in Eastern Europe?
