In Memory of Dominika Sitek
It is with great sadness that we mourn the death of Dominika Sitek, who died in her university dorm room on Saturday 19 November. Dominika was only 22 years old.
Dominika was a second year student in the European Law School bachelor programme at the Faculty of Law. Although she was born in Poland, she spent most of her young adulthood in Germany. Due to her multilingual upbringing, she was absolutely thrilled to study abroad and meet new people from different parts of the world upon coming to Maastricht in 2021.
Her friends describe her as a fiercely loyal, empathetic and extremely caring friend who offered a listening ear and a shoulder to cry on. Her open mindedness and acceptance of everyone’s thoughts, feelings, and their strengths and weaknesses made people around Dominika feel loved and understood.
Although her time in Maastricht was short, she got to experience almost all that university life has to offer. From long days and nights studying in the library, to complete meltdowns before exams and then celebrating successful exams at parties with friends, she enjoyed her time to the fullest.
After struggling with anorexia for over four years, Dominika unexpectedly lost the fight at the age of 22. She will be forever missed by family, friends and fellow-students and everyone that got a glimpse of her fire red hair.
Our thoughts and deepest sympathies are with Dominika’s family and friends.
On behalf of the Faculty of Law
Jan Smits, Dean
Nicole Kornet, Director of Studies Bachelor European Law School
This and next week, from Thursday 8 to Wednesday 14 December, room C.2.106 in our Faculty Building at the Bouillonstraat 1-3 will be devoted to the loss of Dominika and to those who wish to pay their respects and write a message in the book of condolences to Dominika’s family.
It may be that you need psychological help as a result of the passing of Dominika. The student psychologists at the Student Services Centre as well as the study advisors at the Faculty of Law will be there for you if you need them. Feel free to contact the student psychologists at the SSC (+31 43 3885212) or the study advisors at (+31 43 3883045).