Mobility specification

Country:Slovenia

Institution:University of Ljubljana

City:Ljubljana

Program:Erasmus+ for study

Activity type:Study

Academic year:2024/2025

MU faculty/department:Faculty of Social Studies / Department of Social Policy and Social Work

Study level abroad:Bachelor

🎓Hit the books! How do you rate the university experience?

Can you enroll in a course where you can learn the local language?yes

Does the university offer enough courses in English?it's alright

Are your credits converted?no

Was there anything in the teaching methods that surprised you?It was really similar to teaching methods in Czech.

Does the university offer international students' programs and activities outside of lectures and seminars to help them integrate more quickly?Yes, orientation week, organization which prepare trips and event for erasmus people (ESN), activities organized by individual faculties- for example faculty of social work did slovenian course, karaoke, party, picnic etc.

In which areas does the university offer support for students with special needs and strive to be inclusive?Psychological counseling
Barrier-free access to classrooms and dormitories
Interpretation services

💸Did you have to rob the bank?

Try to take a guess at what your monthly expenditures were:20000 CZK/month

Did you stay in dorms?no

Do you have any tips on how to find private accommodation?Official facebook group for Erasmus students or housinganywhere

What about unexpected expenses? Did anything surprise you?Money for a residence permit.

Do you have any tips on how to save money?Eating the cheapest option for boni, buy a bike or ride a city bike rather than go by bus.

🗺 Learn the ropes in a new city

How well did you manage to communicate in English?neutral

How does public transport work in the city?I've seen better

And what about transport outside the city?I've seen better

Where to find connections? How to buy a ticket?For city bus you need to go to their office and buy a card on which you need to activate every month, if you want just one ticket you can pay by card in bus or pay via app Urbana. For buses outside Ljubljana, it's best to have a little cash or buy your ticket at the ticket office. For trains, you should also buy your tickets online.

Did you deal with any health issues during your stay?yes

How do you rate the availability of healthcare?mostly fine

🤠Help create the perfect bucket list

What is a must-see in the city?Castle, museums that are free every first Sunday, city center around river and Tivoli park.

What are the must-visit trip destinations?Bled lake, Bohinj Lake, Soča, Piran, Velika planina.

💅A nugget of wisdom to make the life easier

Did you need to handle a visa?no

How did you get to the place?Car

Is there anything to watch out for before the trip?Maybe just distance of accommodation from places you will need.

Can you pay by card?everywhere

What not to forget when packing?Umbrella because in spring rain a lot and the next thing that comes to mind is a diary to capture experiences.

🥳Summary

Whew, what a ride! 😮‍💨 Thanks so much for taking the time to complete our survey and for sharing your unique experience. Just one last thing. 🙏 How would you summarize your trip in one or two sentences?It was a ride full of amazing people, places, and adventures which will always stay with me in my memories.