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I would describe my autobiography as an exploration of my personal journey, enhanced with both

triumphs and challenges, as well as a glimpse into my daily life and the passions that bring me fulfillment and

joy. My name is Milica Tomic, born on May 22, 2007, in the city of Novi Sad, Serbia. I spent my formative

years in the idyllic town of Kikinda, nestled in the heart of North Banat, where I developed a deep appreciation

for its community, living space, and tradition. My educational journey began at "St. Sava" Primary School,

where I first had the opportunity to explore diverse interests and pursue my talents.

In the Middle School, I actively participated in a variety of local and international cultural exchanges, including

the E-Twinning project in 2019 and the Erasmus+ KA229 exchange program in 2022. These enriching

experiences allowed me to engage in workshops and travel to Bosnia and Herzegovina, as well as to visit Spain.

Through these collaborations, I discovered the significance of teamwork and personal involvement in enhancing

mutual communities, while also immersing myself in the rich heritage and lifestyles of my peers from the

Balkans, Eurasia, and beyond. I proudly represented my school in competitions across subjects such as physics,

mathematics, chemistry, Serbian, and English, achieving honorable results.

In 2022, I became a member of the "Dusan Vasiljev" Regional Center for Talented Youth in my hometown.

Over the past three years, I authored three scientific research papers in physics on topics: "Influence of Climate

Change on the Atmosphere and the Creation of Electrical Phenomena in It" (2021/22), "Application of X-ray

Diffraction Analysis in Quasicrystal Structures" (2022/23), and "Approximation of Macroseismic Intensity and

Ground Acceleration on Seismic Hazard Maps" (2023/24). While I take great pride in the overall placements of

all three papers in Serbian National competitions, my most significant accomplishment came from my last

paper, that was awarded with two gold medals at the International Conference of Young Scientists-the World

Championship of High School Students' Research Papers in Natural Sciences, held in Izmir, Turkey in 2024.

A new chapter in my life has opened as I enrolled at the "Dusan Vasiljev" High School, where I encountered

numerous new choices and opportunities. Maintaining excellent academic performance, I continued to engage

in school clubs and city events. My experiences at summer camps hosted by the Kikinda National Museum,

which I attended as a child, inspired me to become a volunteer at the age of 16. Through my involvement in

visitor interactions, film production, and workshop organization, I pursued my creativity, motivation, and

longstanding passion for writing literary works. At the start of 2024, I was honored to become a finalist of the

FLEX Program, receiving a full scholarship for a student exchange year in the United States, sponsored by the

U.S. State Department. I am looking forward to being ambasador of my country and reprezent Serbia in

Broomfield, Colorado, during the upcoming school year.

Looking ahead, I aim to dedicate my studies to either architecture or international relations degree at one

of the European universities. The endless support of my parents and two younger sisters, as well as the

encouragement of my close friends, has shaped me into the ambitious, responsible, and perpetually optimistic

person I am today.