Study abroad

Veronika & Anežka are two Czech girls studying in Portorož

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 09:30:02 +0000

This week we talk to not one, but two students from the Czech Republic! Meet Veronika and Anežka :) They study at the Faculty of Tourism Studies in Portorož. So, what's it like to study in Slovenia's seaside resort, what do they miss from back home, and what are their plans for the future? Veronika and Anežka chose to play the song "Dancing in the Moonlight" by Toploader.

Trajche says he's thinking about staying in Slovenia long-term

Mon, 18 May 2026 10:00:00 +0000

Trajche says around 3,000 students from North Macedonia are currently studying in Slovenia. Many young people are moving abroad, leaving some schools and kindergartens back home empty. He came to Maribor to complete his studies —and maybe even stay long-term. He chose to play the song LD Pistolero i Dj Goce S.A.F. - Eden Den.

Ismail Myrseli

Mon, 04 May 2026 13:13:34 +0000

Ismail admires the way people in Slovenia live in harmony with nature Ismail Myrseli from Kosovo is a cultural studies student at the University of Ljubljana. Coming from a diverse background, Ismail has always been drawn to discovering new cultures—and his journey in Slovenia has become exactly that.

Zuzanna plans to make Slovenia her home

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:23:42 +0000

Zuzanna Bal from Poland studied for a time in both Maribor and Ljubljana and plans to make the country her home in the future.

Emilija stayed a little longer than usual in Maribor

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 09:40:57 +0000

24-year old Emilija Dunoska left her home town Ohrid in Macedonia for Slovenia's 2nd biggest city Maribor right after high school. As graduation approaches, she’s not quite ready to leave. The very open-minded student admits family is still something she misses a lot. Don't miss Emilija's story to hear what five years of studying abroad have really been like for her - from motivating lectures and foreign internships to exploring clubs with her friends, learning Spanish and cultural surprises. She's experienced it all. She picked Grammy Award-winning artist Bad Bunny's BAILE INoLVIDABLE.

Muhammad - Learning the art of living on your own in Koper

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 11:00:52 +0000

Mastering the art of living on your own, and plans of roller-skating in Koper :) Muhammad is a young Pakistani who decided to spend a semester at the University of Primorska. He says Slovenia has cold weather, but loves to go for walks along the sea. And the despite the challenges of finding accommodation and making new friends, Muhammad is happy to recommend Koper to others ;) Muhammad chose to play the song "See you again" by Wiz Khalifa ft. Charlie Puth

What Andreja first noticed in Maribor were the roads

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 10:20:00 +0000

The 19-year-old comes from the outskirts of the small city of Bor, home to one of the largest copper mines in Europe. Used to more polluted air, Andreja admits that during his first few days in Maribor, he actually had trouble adjusting to the cleaner air. Currently enrolled at both the University of Niš and the University of Maribor, he says he prefers studying in Maribor, where he studies Media Communications. He chose to play the song Mokre ulice by Dejan Cukić (feat. Spori Ritam).

Anna Darewska from Poland is inspired by Ljubljana

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 10:25:00 +0000

Anna Darewska from Poland is currently studying at the Faculty of Education in Ljubljana. She came to Ljubljana together with her husband as newlyweds – so they treat their time in Slovenia as a one of a kind honeymoon!

Nikola says he feels welcome in Slovenia

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 08:04:10 +0000

Nikola Zdravkovic is doing a medical traineeship at the University Medical Centre Maribor. He says he enjoys the relaxed pace of people here, especially when compared to Serbia. During his time he has travelled extensively, scrapbooking as he goes!

Lena came with an open mind & explored beyond classroom

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 10:30:21 +0000

At just 21, Lena Rothstein packed her bags in Hamburg, Germany, and moved to Ljubljana to study law. One thing she admires about Slovenians is how dedicated they are to spending time outdoors. Her advice to other foreign students: ''Come with an open mind, and don’t forget to explore beyond the classroom! Just do it!'' For a short music break, Lena chose Nice To Each Other by UK artist Olivia Dean.

Amandine chose Maribor because of its size and nature

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 10:25:42 +0000

Amandine from France studies agriculture at the University of Maribor. In the future she would like to work in the field of environmental protection. She chose Maribor because of its size, surroundings and nature. She runs by the Drava river and goes swimming at the local swimming pool. Amandine's first challenge here was learning how to get from Maribor to the Faculty of Agriculture, which is located in nearby Hoče. It was in Maribor that Amandine experienced sharing a room with another student for the first time, and she was surprised to find out that Slovenians, in contrast to the French, eat all day long :) Amandine chose to play the song "Quand je marche" by Ben Mazué.

Angelo wants to explore the diverse nature in Slovenia

Mon, 29 Dec 2025 11:41:17 +0000

Angelo Strandberg from Sweden is currently a student at the University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Law. He wants to explore the diverse nature in Slovenia and he told us about his experience so far as an Erasmus exchange student.

Francisco came to Slovenia to experience something new

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 08:09:37 +0000

Francisco Cid, a psychology student from Spain, came to Maribor to experience something different. And although he was worried that the people might be more cold or more reserved, he says he has been pleasantly surprised. He tells us about his experience so far as an Erasmus exchange student.

Matej is living his childhood dream in Maribor

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 10:35:01 +0000

Matej Davčev, a medical student from Macedonia, came to Slovenia for some practical experience as part of his medical studies in Varna, Bulgaria. Ever since he was a kid, Matej dreamed of being a doctor - now he’s living the Erasmus life at the Faculty of Medicine in Maribor. Textbooks, scalpels, operating room coats & a little Balkan flair! Matej chose to play the song Во коси да ти спијам (Vo kosi da ti spijam/Let me Sleep in Your Hair) by the late Macedonian singer Toše Proeski.

Wojciech came to Ljubljana to immerse into Slovene language

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 13:00:25 +0000

Languages and diplomacy is what keeps Wojciech busy in Ljubljana. Originally from central Poland, Wojciech speaks many languages and would like to improve his Slovenian. Apart from studying at the University of Ljubljana, he also helps out at the Polish Embassy in Ljubljana :) Wojciech chose to play the song "D'yer Mak'er" by Led Zeppelin.

Kosta loves his student life in Koper

Mon, 23 Jun 2025 10:59:33 +0000

Meet Kosta Popov from Serbia — a student at the University of Primorska, Faculty of Management in Koper. Not only did he dive into student life, he became a tutor student, took on the role of buddy coordinator, and mastered the Slovenian language! Kosta picked the song Zažarim by Raiven

Katarina enjoyed Slovenia's trains, but was less enthusiastic about its beers.

Mon, 16 Jun 2025 08:07:20 +0000

Katarina Kahankova from Czechia talks about her time in Maribor as a foreign-exchange student.

Aizakhon - a Journey of Change and Self-Discovery

Mon, 26 May 2025 10:25:56 +0000

Meet Aizakhon Urinboeva, a software engineering student with Uzbek roots who swapped the hustle of Istanbul for the calm streets of Maribor. What’s it really like to study abroad in Slovenia? She explained how city life on two wheels lead to personal growth and unexpected lessons — like the value of slowing down and enjoying your own company. Aizakhon picked the song Die with a smile by Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars

Liling's PhD fieldwork in Slovenia involves hiking, hiking, and more hiking!

Fri, 16 May 2025 12:00:06 +0000

Liling Yan is a PhD anthropology student doing a research on female mountaineers. She was born and raised in China, is a student in Cape Town, South Africa, and is now doing her project fieldwork in Slovenia. As part of her fieldwork Liling goes hiking every weekend meeting other mountaineers and creating new friendships along the way. She loves the mountaineering culture in Slovenia, the mountain tea, jota, and štruklji ;) Liling chose to play the song "Friends (朋友)" by Emil Wakin Chau (周华健).

Amelie found many new interests while studying in Ljubljana

Mon, 28 Apr 2025 09:30:27 +0000

Amelie Bruin comes from Strasbourg, France. As a young Erasmus student at the Ljubljana Faculty of Arts, she just loves the fact that Slovenia's capital is small and therefore very walkable. Compared to France, she said that the studies in Ljubljana are much better in terms of quality courses and the level of language, as well as, support from the professors. Apart from her studies (major in translation), she also has many other interests, including listening to music, especially 80s music, cooking, dancing, tatooing, art and painting. She definitely plans to come back one day, especially for skiing and hiking. Amelie picked the song Rebel Yell by rock legend Billy Idol.

Martin was inspired to come to Maribor because of "The Witcher"

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 12:02:39 +0000

Martin Demovič, from Slovakia, talks about his experiences in Maribor as a foreign-exchange student.

Carina enjoys connecting with so many young people form across the EU

Mon, 31 Mar 2025 13:32:39 +0000

Meet Carina Miller, a German student who took a leap of adventure and swapped the familiar streets of her hometown for Ljubljana studying applied statistics. She’s loving the organized study system in Slovenia and the chance to connect with so many young people from across the EU. Get ready to hear her story, as she takes us behind the scenes of her semester in Slovenia. Carina chose to play the song "99 Luftballons" by Nena.

Marius discovered that hiking can be a lot of fun while in Slovenia

Mon, 17 Mar 2025 09:30:35 +0000

Marius is from Germany and is spending his Erasmus experience at the University of Ljubljana studying journalism. One thing he discovered in Slovenia is that hiking can be a lot of fun, and Marius is really happy about his Amnesty International human rights course... Marius chose to play the song "The Emptiness Machine" by Linkin Park.

Jan prolonged usual one-semester Erasmus exchange stay in Slovenia

Mon, 03 Mar 2025 10:30:04 +0000

Jan Tranžík from the Czech Republic has been studying Slovene language since 2019. He said that coming to Slovenia through an Erasmus exchange program was the only logical option to hear the language in practice. He spent a year in Slovenia, after prolonging the usual one-semester stay, since he enjoyed it so much here. Jan chose to play the song Traktor by Czech punk-rock band Visací Zámek.

Monika made sculptures out of bread during her adventures in Slovenia

Tue, 18 Feb 2025 06:04:36 +0000

Monika is from the Czech Republic and spent a semester at the University of Maribor. She has many kind words for the hospitality of Slovenes and for the lunch coupon system used by Slovenian students. She points out some of the funny differences between Czech and Slovene and explains how it's possible to make a sculpture out of bread!

Emma points out that it is easier to talk to professors in Slovenia than in Italy

Tue, 04 Feb 2025 09:35:55 +0000

Emma is from Italy, and she is spending a semester at the Faculty of Social Sciences - University of Ljubljana. She enjoys student life in Ljubljana very much and emphasizes never to go by stereotypes when thinking about places one has not been to before. Emma chose to play the song "Mida" by the band Quercia.

Lola learned the value of having time to yourself in Ljubljana

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 12:00:00 +0000

Lola is from the UK. She's into history and arts and is spending a semester at the Faculty of Arts at the University of Ljubljana. Lola is also big into music and film, and already completed a couple of short films while residing in Ljubljana;) She's also part of a band called Beltane Dew! Lola chose to play the song "Oh My Lover" by Beltane Dew.

Matilde sees Slovenians as a very civilized nation for non-littering

Mon, 06 Jan 2025 10:30:45 +0000

Matilde Liz von Hafe Magalhães Vieira, a 21-year old Erasmus student from Portugal, came to Ljubljana to study at the Faculty of Mathematics and Physics. She said she really wanted to have the experience of Slovenia's high mountains. But the main reason she chose to come to Slovenia, was that it's really central, so she's done a lot of travelling, while staying here. She was also really happy to have a chance to play soccer again. Through her eyes, Slovenians just like Portuguese make a huge effort in welcoming foreigners. Plus, she was surprised to see that Slovenians are also very civilized, as there is no litter on the ground. Matilde chose to play the song Happiness by one of her favourite bands 1975.

Natalia learned how to share space, co-live, and cooperate with others in Slovenia

Mon, 23 Dec 2024 13:00:57 +0000

Natalia is from Poland. She studies social work and decided to spend her Erasmus experience at the University of Ljubljana. So why Slovenia, what are the positives of being a student in Ljubljana, and what does she miss? To find out more, take a walk with us along the Sava River, and join us we visit a local animal farm :) Natalia chose to play the song "La pioggia di marzo" by Mina.

Jakub says Slovenia's capital is a great city to explore art

Mon, 09 Dec 2024 11:30:47 +0000

Jakub Souček, a Czech Erasmus student of Czech language and literature at Ljubljana's Faculty of Arts, just loves the fact that art can be found on every corner of Slovenia's capital. Apart from literature, poetry, music and galleries, he really likes the city's architecture, including the main cemetery. Jakub chose to play the song Prší třetí den by DUKLA feat. TK27.

Melek says her semester in Ljubljana has completely changed her personality

Mon, 11 Nov 2024 11:00:46 +0000

Melek says that the absence of the stress of everyday life during her exchange in Ljubljana changed her. Here, she was forced to spend some time alone and, for the first time in her life, ask herself what she wants from life and what makes her happy. She chose to play the song Kaybolur by Soft Analog.

Emilija says one of the biggest surprises in Slovenia was that cars stop for pedestrians

Mon, 28 Oct 2024 10:06:16 +0000

The most significant difference noticed by the Mathematics student at the University of Primorska is the duration of studies: in Slovenia, it lasts 4 years, while in Serbia, it’s only 3. Another difference is that at the faculty in Belgrade, where her colleagues study, they still use physical index cards, whereas here, exam grades are already digitized. She chose the song Symphony by Zara Larsson.

Elise was surprised she had access to more resources in Ljubljana than in the US

Mon, 16 Sep 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Elise is a neuro science student who spent a year in Ljubljana as part of a Fullbright scholarship, where she researched the metabolism of our brain's immune cells. Why did she chose Slovenia for her research and what has this experience taught her? She chose to play the song Hope by the American rapper NF.

For Ana, one of the biggest challenges in Ljubljana was overcoming FOMO

Mon, 02 Sep 2024 10:00:00 +0000

The Erasmus student from Spain says that one of the biggest challenges for exchange students is overcoming the fear of missing out (FOMO). For her, conquering this fear meant understanding and embracing a few key concepts. She chose to play the song Lodo by Spanish alternative rock musician Xoel López.

Diana's exchange wasn't as enjoyable as she thought it would be

Mon, 22 Jul 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Diana is a Portuguese student who came to Maribor for a semester to study mechanical engineering. Although she appreciated the more hands-on approach to studying here, she mentioned that she spent a considerable amount of time counting down the days until she could leave Slovenia. She says that her Erasmus experience, overall, won't be remembered too fondly. She chose to play the song Agarra Em Mim by Ana Moura ft. Pedro Mafama.

Lorenzo in Anita are teens who came to Maribor for a three week internship

Mon, 08 Jul 2024 10:00:00 +0000

The 17- and 18-year-old didn’t have much of a choice when it came to selecting the country of their internship, but they did end up liking their time in Maribor and Slovenia in general a lot. They chose to play the song Heavy Fuel by Dire Straits.

Adrian started his echange on one path and is ending it on another

Mon, 24 Jun 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Adrian is one of those people who believes that if you truly truly set your mind to something, you can achieve it. And that sometimes, the path you start on isn't the one you end up on. He chose to play the song La casa por el tejado by Fito & Fitipaldis.

Luca's decision to study in Ljubljana was literally made overnight

Mon, 10 Jun 2024 10:00:00 +0000

One challenge Luca says she faced in Ljubljana was the language barrier as she does not speak Slovenian. What differences has she noticed between studying and life in the Netherlands vs. In Slovenia? She chose to play the song If I Am Only My Thoughts by Loving.

Ana says her semester abroad enabled her to grow as a person

Mon, 27 May 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Ana says her friends were taken aback by her choice to study in Slovenia for a semester. Nevertheless, she proceeded with her decision, emphasizing the significance of allowing oneself the opportunity to explore their identity in youth, free from the influences and pressures of their home environment. She chose to play the song Don’t Let Me Down by The Beatles.

Flore says when she saw Ljubljana among her exchange options, she knew this was a perfect option for her

Mon, 13 May 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Flore says that she couldn't have chosen a better place for the exchange than Ljubljana, as it embodies everything she wanted and that adventures were bountiful here - from weekend trips to different parts of the country to losing her phone on Triglav. She chose to play the song Moon Bird by Roger Webb.

Silvia says that she was surprised by the slowness of life in Maribor

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 10:00:00 +0000

The Media Communications student says what surprised her in Maribor was that playgrounds for children are often found next to cafes. This is not the case in Spain. In fact, Slivia says she hasn’t seen it anywhere else. She chose to play the song Hell’s Comin' With Me by Poor Man’s Poison.

Slovenia might want to take a page from Finland's corriculum when it comes to home economics

Mon, 01 Apr 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Venla studies home economics. In Finland, it's a subject that's mandatory for both elementary and secondary school students. Students aged between 13 and 15 learn various household tasks and chores, including getting familiar with electricity, furniture care, painting, and more. They also learn the basics of family economics, law, finance, natural sciences, physics, mathematics, environmental issues, and similar topics. What differences has Venla noticed between her home country and Ljubljana? She chose to play the song September by Earth, Wind & Fire.

For Laura, snow was the deciding factor when choosing to study in Ljubljana

Mon, 18 Mar 2024 11:00:00 +0000

It hasn't snowed for a couple of months now, but it did fall in January when we recorded an interview with Laura in Ljubljana. Laura hails from southern Spain, where it rarely snows except in one place. Interestingly, snow was one of the main reasons she chose to spend a semester in Slovenia. She chose to play the song Motomami by Rosalía.

Can spent a semester in Ljubljana 5 years ago. He then decided to give Maribor a chance

Mon, 04 Mar 2024 11:00:00 +0000

Five years ago, Can embarked on an Erasmus exchange to Ljubljana, where he spent a semester. Now, as a PhD student, he's opted for a change of scenery, diving into the academic environment of Maribor. In this episode, discover Can's impressions of Styria's capital, learn about the most frequent question Slovenians posed to him during his previous stint, and delve into Anatolian rock music—what it is and how it sounds like. Can’s music piece of choice is Cemalim by Erkin Koray.

Andrej always knew he wanted to study abroad

Mon, 19 Feb 2024 11:00:00 +0000

Two years ago, Andrej started his studies at Maribor's FERI. But this was not the faculty he wanted to enroll in originally. He chose to play the song Bella by Pajak x Lara.

Nevena chose to pursue studies in social work after years of work in her own NGO

Mon, 05 Feb 2024 11:00:00 +0000

Nevena chose to pursue studies in social work after years of dedicated work in her own non-governmental organization, supporting children and youth with disabilities. What did she think of Slovenia's capital and how accessible is it in her opinion? She chose to play the song Ljubav by Bojana Vunturišević.

Eliška became a “true Slovene” in just two weeks!

Mon, 22 Jan 2024 11:00:00 +0000

During her second weekend in Ljubljana, Eliška became a "true Slovene." Climbing Triglav was just the beginning, as she continued scaling numerous peaks. According to her, the stereotype about how Czechs love to go hiking holds true. She chose to play the song Could Have Been Me by The Struts.

Emin says that in Turkey, people often know very little about Slovenia

Mon, 08 Jan 2024 11:00:00 +0000

The Erasmus student says that often, the first association of his compatriots when mentioning Slovenia is Yugoslavia. After spending a semester in Ljubljana, he believes Slovenia is much more beautiful and interesting than they imagine. He chose to play the song You're the voice by John Farnham

Lana first visited Slovenia when she was only 4 years old

Mon, 25 Dec 2023 11:00:00 +0000

Lana says she feels blessed to be able to study in Slovenia for free. She says that in Serbia, entrance exams determine who secures scholarships. Those at the top earn the scholarships, while others have to pay tuition fees.

Candice and Jade say we should not only take opportunities when they arise but make them happen!

Mon, 11 Dec 2023 11:00:00 +0000

Candice and Jade are currently back in France after acing their 6-week Erasmus internship in Ljubljana this summer. To secure their spot, they hustled—applying, emailing, and making things happen! They chose to play the song Osama by Zakes Bantwini and Kasango.

Jaanika says Slovenia is the only other country apart from her native Estonia where she has felt at home

Mon, 27 Nov 2023 11:00:00 +0000

Despite having lived in Slovakia, Greece and other countries, Jaanika says that apart from her native Estonia, Slovenia is the only other country where she has felt at home. She came to Slovenia to study cognitive science for one semester, but ended up staing here for more than 2 years. She chose to play the song X-RAY by Tommy Cash.

Bojana says she embraces mistakes as valuable lessons during her stay in Ljubljana

Mon, 13 Nov 2023 11:00:00 +0000

The dual form may come as a surprise to some foreigners who move to Slovenia. For Bojana, who moved here from North Macedonia three years ago (and since has learned to speak Slovenian fluently), learning the language was, at first, one of her biggest challenges. Now, she finds the dual form romantic. The speech and language therapy student says that learning new languages is also something that comes in handy professionally. She chose to play the song Que Será, Será (Whatever Will Be, Will Be) by Doris Day.

After spending a year in Ljubljana, Mark says he will return to Madrid a changed man

Mon, 30 Oct 2023 11:00:00 +0000

Mark has lived in Madrid his whole life, but he says it was only during his exchange in Ljubljana that he truly stepped out of his comfort zone. He spent a whole year in Ljubljana and says he wouldn't change a thing about Slovenia.

Ester spent the last year of her studies creating a "love letter to Ljubljana"

Mon, 09 Oct 2023 10:00:00 +0000

Ester came from North Macedonia to study Textile and fashion design in Ljubljana. She says she decided to spend her last year of studies in Ljubljana creating a fashion collection dedicated to her time in Ljubljana, which she says is a kind of »love letter« to the city. The 22-year-old chose to play the song The Caged Bird Sings by The Polish Ambassador.

One of the things Ilona found very different to Estonia was the lack of digitalization

Mon, 25 Sep 2023 10:00:00 +0000

Estonia is recognized as the world's most advanced digital society. It also has one of the world’s best internet connections and more startups per person than Silicon Valley. Ilona, who spent a semester in Maribor says this lack of digital conveniences was one of the bigger differences she noticed in Slovenia. She chose to play the song Paraadna by Estonian rapper nublu.

Even though she comes from Italy, Roberta had never visited Slovenia before spending a semester in Portorož

Mon, 11 Sep 2023 09:20:00 +0000

Roberta says that because she had made the decision to spend a semester relatively late, she was not left with many options to choose from. Which is how she ended up spending a semester at the UP Faculty of Tourism Studies – Turistica in Portorož. The Erasmus student says Slovenia taught her a deeper appreciation of different cultures. She chose to play the song Reality by Lost Frequencies.

Hermes says he wished someone had told him study programs in Slovenia focus on practical subjects and homework

Mon, 19 Jun 2023 10:00:00 +0000

The guest of today's show is Hermes, who chose to play Lule Lule, a traditional song of the Albanian community Aberesh, which has been living in southern Italy for centuries. 'Lule' means 'flower' in Albanian, although in the context of the lyrics it is understood as 'beloved'. Hermes, who is studying Tourism in Koper, says the song is a perfect reflection of his Albanian-Italian heritage!

Alex and Bence spent their Erasmus internship at the Faculty of Energy Technology in Krško

Mon, 05 Jun 2023 10:00:00 +0000

Bence and Alex come from neighboring Hungary. In fact, they came to Krško by car. Despite having their own means of transport, they have not yet been able to explore Slovenia as much, as they have been mainly focusing on their studies and internship at the Faculty of Energy Technology in Krško. They chose to play the song Nem tudja senki by a three-member Hungarian hip-hop-rap pop band called Follow The Flow.

Despite not speaking Slovene, Sunniva decided to join the Mixed Choir Viva Brežice

Mon, 29 May 2023 10:00:00 +0000

Sunniva says that when she first moved to Brežice for her semester abroad, she was overwhelmed, so she decided to seek out a familiar environment, one where she could feel safe even when everything else in Brežice was still unfamiliar. She decided to join the Mixed Choir Viva Brežice. She chose to play Keep Yourself Alive by Queen.

Aram feels that in Slovenia, everything is built in "human size"

Mon, 15 May 2023 10:00:00 +0000

Aram says that in Slovenia, he always feels like a "human", because everything is built in "human size". In Russia, on the other hand, the tall buildings and wide roads often make one feel like a grain of sand. He chose to play the song Million Roses by Alla Pugacheva.

During his exchange in Ljubljana, Simão joined Rugby Olimpija

Mon, 01 May 2023 10:00:00 +0000

Simão spent a semester in Ljubljana as an Erasmus student. Since he had lots of free time, he joined Olimpija Rugby. The Portuguese student, or Portugalec as his coach calls him, adds that unfortunately, the sport is not nearly as popular in Slovenia as it is in Portugal! He chose to play the song Vienna by Billy Joel.

One of the main lessons Manuel says he will take from his studies in Ljubljana is money management

Mon, 17 Apr 2023 10:00:00 +0000

Since the law student and his roommates had different priorities, hobbies, and expenses, splitting the final sum into four equal parts wasn't ideal for their household. They decided that each of them would do their own shopping, but Manuel says they still share things like cookies. His song of choice was Into the Sun by Australian indie folk trio Sons Of The East.

Darja says studying in Slovenia can be a bit chaotic, but that this same chaos is also “a breath of fresh air”

Mon, 03 Apr 2023 10:00:00 +0000

Darja is an artist of Russian-Ukrainian descent from Latvia who lives and studies in the Netherlands. Her Slavic roots are the reason why she chose to spend a semester in Ljubljana. She says that her studies in Slovenia can be a bit "chaotic" compared to the Netherlands, but that this suits her. She also found an afternoon job here. She chose to play a song by mexican singer Chavela Vargas titled La Llorona.

After spending a semester in Ljubljana, Erik says Slovenia is very underrated

Mon, 20 Mar 2023 11:00:00 +0000

Erik chose to spend a semester in Slovenia after he made an online comparison of all the partner universities his home university in Germany had offered as possible Erasmus exhange destinations. The University of Ljubljana stood out as one of the best, and to him, it also seemed one of the most interesting. His song of choice was Zukunft Pink by Peter Fox (feat. Inéz).

Christiana says culture is one of the main topics of conversation in her homeland

Mon, 06 Mar 2023 11:00:00 +0000

When someone says Greece, our first thoughts will most likely be that of culture, history, good food and beautiful beaches. This week’s guest points out the main topics of conversation in her homeland have been less glamorous these past few years. Christiana says artists and arts students across Greece face the devaluation of their degrees, while legal gaps in tackling femicide in Greece hinder victim's access to justice. She chose to play the song Odí sti fasaría (Prod. by Critical) by the greek artist Sara ATH.

Grzegorz says he did not expect to make close friendships in such a short time

Mon, 20 Feb 2023 11:00:00 +0000

Grzegorz says that when choosing his Erasmus destination, he was deciding between Crete and Maribor. He decided on the latter because there was a better overlap with the subjects he had to complete during his exchange. At the end of his exhange, he says that he does not regret the decision and that what he'll remember most will be the people he met there.

At the start of her exchange, Flora felt lost. Now, she’s not sure she wants to leave

Mon, 06 Feb 2023 11:00:00 +0000

In addition to French literature, Flora also studies English literature and culture. It’s therefore no wonder why her friends and family were surprised that she chose to spend her Erasmus exchange in Slovenia instead of England. However, she adds they quickly changed their minds when she started sending home photos of Ljubljana and Slovenia. She chose to play a song by the popular French artist MAXENSS titled La lune à 3h du mat.

If there was one advice Neus would give her fellow students, it would be to go to classes

Mon, 23 Jan 2023 11:00:00 +0000

Neus is a 21-year-old Catalan student who came to Slovenia because it was the southernmost place of the locations offered to her for her Erasmus. She chose to play the song Permission to Dance by BTS.

During his first week in Slovenia, Max and his friends crashed a bachelor's party in Velika Planina

Mon, 09 Jan 2023 11:00:00 +0000

Max is a student of mechanical engineering who decided to study in Ljubljana because it was one of the last still available spots to go on Erasmus that were offered to him. To anyone who is considering studying abroad, he recommends not picking the conventional locations but something a bit different from the norm.

On her exchange in Ljubljana, Alexandra learned it’s ok to spend time on your own

Mon, 26 Dec 2022 11:00:00 +0000

Alexandra knew practically nothing about Slovenia before arriving in Ljubljana. She says she expected there would be more of a "Balkan influence", adding that she loves the mix of the many influences she ended up finding in Slovenia. She chose to play Dragostea Din Tei by O-Zone.

Marc moved from Graz to Ljubljana for love

Mon, 12 Dec 2022 11:00:00 +0000

While Marc says he misses the orderly behavior of Austrians in traffic, he adds he found it surprising how similar life is in Ljubljana compared to Graz. He chose to play Make You Feel My Love by Adelle.

What surprised Mina the most was that communication between students and professors is a bit more relaxed in Slovenia

Mon, 28 Nov 2022 11:00:00 +0000

Mina says one of the things that surprised her the most was that she was given the keys to the laboratory at the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering in Ljubljana during the first meeting with her mentor in order to be able to research the topic of her master's thesis whenever she had time. She explained that the process of obtaining the keys would be much more complex in Montenegro. She chose to play the song Montenegrina by Kemal Monteno.

Ece is a Turkish student who comes from Izmir, known as Turkey's most western-oriented city

Mon, 14 Nov 2022 11:00:00 +0000

Ece is also a member of the official Turkish Eurovision Fan Club. It’s therefore no wonder she chose to play Everyway That I Can by Sertab Erener, the winner of the 2003 Eurovision Song Contest in Riga.

Max says he chose to study in Slovenia because of his previous visit to Ljubljana

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 11:00:00 +0000

Max comes from the West German industrial city of Duisburg. The political science student says it's not known as particularly beautiful because of its industrial past, but that a lot has changed since and that he likes living there. Can Ljubljana compare? He chose to play the song ALLES ANDERS (WENIGER IM A****) by Schmyt feat. CRO.

Javier says the main thing he will remember from his exchange will be all the people he met (17.10.2022)

Thu, 13 Oct 2022 13:20:17 +0000

Javier is one of those students who makes decisions based on research. He says that he chose Slovenia because it was a good base for his Europe-wide travels - he visited an impressive 16 countries in five months. What tipped the scales was also the fact that the University of Ljubljana is one of the best in Europe. His song of choice was Viva La Vida by Coldplay.

Karol came to Maribor with the intention of staying for a semester, but ended up staying for a year (03.10.2022)

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 10:00:00 +0000

Karol says that Slovenia and Poland are similar - both countries have mountains, lakes, a seaside and beautiful nature, but the law student adds that the air in Slovenia is better. He chose to play April u Beogradu by Zdravko Čolić.

David decided to go on Erasmus because he wanted to become more independent (19.09.2022)

Mon, 19 Sep 2022 10:00:00 +0000

Slovenia was not the first on David’s wish list. The 4th year Medicine student wanted to go to Finland, but he found it was too far from his home country. In the end, he decided on Ljubljana because of the mountains and the closeness of the sea and has not looked back since. He chose to play Welcome To My Life by Simple Plan.

Nadiia is a woman international master in chess who is studying computer science in Maribor (05.09.2022)

Mon, 05 Sep 2022 10:00:00 +0000

Chess is one of the main reasons Nadiia says she has seen much of the world. The Ukrainian student says she chose to spend her exchange in Maribor because she fell in love with the city at first sight She chose to play the song Follow You by Imagine Dragons.

Emilija decided to study media communications in Maribor (27.06.2022)

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 10:00:00 +0000

20-year-old Emilija says she was surprised at how quiet Slovenians speak in public compared to Northern Macedonians. What does she think about Maribor now that she has spent almost a year here? She chose to play I Was Made For Lovin' You by Kiss.

Giulia is an Italian Double Degree PhD researcher who came to Koper thanks to her Marie-Skłodowska Curie postdoctoral fellowship project (13.06.2022)

Mon, 13 Jun 2022 10:00:00 +0000

Giulia’s project examines the relationship between certain historical forms of collective land and resource management and the current environmental and landscape valuation of these areas and raises the question of access rights to natural resources for future generations. She chose to play Perfect by Ed Sheeran.

Sidra says she has her husband and family to thank for supporting her during her studies (30.05.2021)

Mon, 30 May 2022 10:00:00 +0000

Sidra is a doctoral student from Pakistan who has spent the last 3 years in Koper. She says that it is necessary to practically give up social life during her doctorate, so she has not yet managed to explore Slovenia, but at the same time adds that she has enjoyed her time here and that the only "obstacle" she faced was not speaking Slovene. She chose to play the song Dil Diyan Gallan by Atif Aslam.

Stefan says he always knew he wanted to move abroad (16.05.2022)

Mon, 16 May 2022 10:00:00 +0000

The Italian Studies student, who comes from North Macedonia, says that when he arrived in Koper two years ago, he was a lost 19-year-old who did not know what he wanted from life. 2 years later, says he made major progress in growing up. His song of choice was This Is The Life by Amy Macdonald.

Slobodan says studying abroad has taught him he needs to put himself out more (02.05.2022)

Mon, 02 May 2022 10:00:00 +0000

The 20-year-old from Serbia says the pandemic has hindered his chances of experiencing more things and learning to communicate better. He says this is also obvious in class as students aren’t too eager to answer the professors’ questions. He chose to play the song navučena by the Serbian musician tam.

Marco says the thing he was most scared of was how to find accommodation (04.04.2022)

Sat, 26 Mar 2022 11:00:00 +0000

Luckily, he did not have any issues with finding a place to stay once he arrived to Slovenia. Marco chose Slovenia because he was looking for a location where temperatures are lower than in his home town in the south of Italy. He chose to play the song Marilu by Italian singer, rapper and songwriter Achille Lauro.

Stanislav came to Slovenia right before the Ukraine-Russia war (21.03.2022)

Sun, 20 Mar 2022 09:00:00 +0000

Stanislav says that despite the anger that has been sparked by the war, we shouldn't forget what people all around the world are doing to help the Ukrainian people. He chose to play the song Krayina Ditey by Okean Elzy (feat. Alyona Alyona).

Jeff says one lesson he will take from his exchange is to slow down 07.03.2022

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 11:00:00 +0000

The master’s student of Media Strategic Communication And Marketing says his original plan was to do another M.A. after he wraps up his exchange, but says that now that he’s met and talked to different people during his exchange, he’s changed his opinion on this topic. He chose to play Snoop Dogg- Go On feat. October London.

Amogne comes from Ethiopia, the country where a year lasts 13 months (28.02.2022)

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 11:00:00 +0000

For Amogne, Ljubljana is the third stop on his three-part exchange program in Materials for energy storage and conversion program. In the interview, he highlighted 4 facts about his home country. One of them is that the Ethiopian calendar is seven years and eight months behind the gregorian calendar and that they celebrate new year in September. For more, you'll have to listen to the interview! He chose to play the song Waka Waka (This Time for Africa) by Shakira.

Kerstin says Bavaria and Slovenia are similar in some respects (21.02.2022)

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 11:00:00 +0000

Did you know that you can surf in the middle of Munich? The Eisbach is a small, 2-kilometre-long, man-made river in the german city. At one spot, the river forms a standing wave about one metre high which is a popular river surfing spot. But that's not what Slovenia and Bavaria have in common. To find out, listen to the interview. Kerstin chose to play Was uns high macht by the German indie-pop band Provinz.

Luka says it was the love of philosophy and psychoanalysis that brought him to Ljubljana (14.02.2022)

Mon, 14 Feb 2022 11:00:00 +0000

Did you know that in many countries you can still smoke indoors? Luka says that also holds true for Croatia. You can listen to more about his experience of studying in Ljubljana above. His song of choice was Further up the road by Bruce Springsteen.

Igor says he didn’t expect Slovenia to be quite so different from the other former Yugoslavian countries (07.02.2022)

Mon, 07 Feb 2022 11:00:00 +0000

Igor is a student of Slavic languages, who comes from Germany and is studying in Austria. He decided to spend a semester in Ljubljana after he went on a year-long exchange in Serbia. He was most surprised by our nature and that to him, Slovenia seems very different from the rest of the countries of the former Yugoslavia. Igor chose to play Radio Ga Ga by Queen.

Kamil didn’t expect his studies in Slovenia to be more difficult than in Poland (31.01.2022)

Mon, 31 Jan 2022 11:00:00 +0000

Kamil is studying at the Faculty of Security Sciences, which is part of the University of Maribor, but the lectures take place in Ljubljana. Due to a combination of circumstances, he lived at a hotel during his exchange. How did he and his colleague from Poland manage to get by without having a refrigerator, kitchen or washing machine? His song of choice was Szklanki by Young Leosia.

Lea says one of the things she appreciates in Slovenia is how safe she feels (24.01.2022)

Mon, 24 Jan 2022 11:00:00 +0000

Lea comes from Dortmund, Germany, which has about twice the inhabitants Ljubljana does. She chose to spend a semester here because she wanted to experience something new. Now that she’s spent a couple of months here, she says she feels people in Slovenia are more respectful and that she feels safer walking around alone at night in Ljubljana than in Germany. She chose to play She’s Casual by The Hunna.

STUDY ABROAD: Laura is an archeology student from Lithuania who decided to exchange in Ljubljana for two reasons (17.01.2022)

Mon, 17 Jan 2022 11:00:00 +0000

The first reason was that until she came here she thought that the university in Ljubljana offers her classes in English, which was not the case, and the second reason was that she wanted to get to know Slovenia. Nevertheless, she likes studying here, and she finds Ljubljana to be similar to Vilnius in some respects. Her song of choice was Viskas Ką Turiu (Everything I Have) by Jessica Shy.

STUDY ABROAD: Jakub speaks almost fluent Slovene after spending only three months in Ljubljana (10.01.2022)

Mon, 10 Jan 2022 10:30:00 +0000

It is, however true that he already spoke two other Slavic languages before coming to Slovenia. Jakub comes from Poland and had also learned Serbian during his exchange in Serbia. He chose to play Šuštarski most by Majda Sepe.

STUDY ABROAD: Yu-Hsiang chose Slovenia because the prices here are lower than in Western Europe (27.12.2021)

Mon, 27 Dec 2021 10:30:00 +0000

Yu-Hsiang is a Taiwanese student who says he chose to spend a semester in Ljubljana because the prices in Slovenia are lower than in Western Europe and because he liked the photos of Slovenia he found online. He chise to play the song Heartbeat of Taiwan, a theme song of the Taiwan Pavilion at the World Expo 2010 in Shanghai. It's performed by famous Taiwanese singer, Jolin Tsai.

STUDY ABROAD: Zeren says she will most likely not return to Slovenia, but not because she would not want to (20.11.2021)

Mon, 20 Dec 2021 11:00:00 +0000

Zeren says one of the hardest things for Turkish nationals is obtaining a visa, especially for going to Europe. The Turkish exchange student says it took her 5 months to obtain the documents she needed for her studies in Ljubljana. She chose to play Follow You by Imagine Dragons.

STUDY ABROAD: Martin says if at first you don’t succeed, try again later! (13.12.2021)

Mon, 13 Dec 2021 10:25:00 +0000

On his first attempt to apply for an exchange in Maribor, Martin failed to get enough points on the English exam of his home faculty in Montpellier. In his second attempt, he applied for an exchange in Ljubljana, but didn’t need to take a test, as he received a recommendation letter from one of his professors, saying that his command of English was satisfactory. He has now spent a few months in Ljubljana and has learned a couple of Slovene words along the way. His song of choice is titled Y'a pas de metro a Perpignan and is sung by the French actress and singer Charlotte Julian.

STUDY ABROAD: Raphael says he’s noticed something odd while biking around in Ljubljana (06.12.2021)

Mon, 06 Dec 2021 11:00:00 +0000

Cycling is more than common in the Netherlands, that’s a well known fact. Which is why Raphael takes the bike everywhere in Ljubljana. But he says he’s noticed one rather unusual thing. In his experience, Slovenians seem to favor going to the left instead of to the right when meeting cyclists even though we drive on the right. For more on his studies in Ljubljana, listen to the episode above. His song of choice was Bongo Bong by Manu Chao.

STUDY ABROAD: Evi says that apart from getting used to the difference in greeting people, it was easy to adjust to life in Ljubljana. (29.11.2021)

Mon, 29 Nov 2021 11:00:00 +0000

The only thing Evi says she found slightly awkward to get used to in Slovenia is greeting people. In Belgium, people greet each other with a kiss on the cheek and it’s not really like that in Slovenia. She chose to play the song Alors on danse by Belgian musician, rapper, singer and songwriter Stromae.

STUDY ABROAD: Sankalp says good people can be found everywhere, so people should give others a chance before passing judgement (22.11.2021)

Mon, 22 Nov 2021 14:17:00 +0000

Sankalp says there are huge differences between life in Maribor and New Delhi. Among the most notable is the fact that in India you get practically anything delivered to your home. This also includes things you forget in restaurants. His song of choice was STAY by The Kid LAROI and Justin Bieber.