Mobility specification

Country:Slovenia

Institution:University of Ljubljana

City:Ljubljana

Program:Erasmus+ for study

Activity type:Study

Academic year:2023/2024

MU faculty/department:Faculty of Education / Department of Physical and Health Education

Study level abroad:Master

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

Can you enroll in a course where you can learn the local language?no

Does the university offer enough courses in English?neutral

Are your credits converted?no

Was there anything in the teaching methods that surprised you?I was surprised that most of the courses were geared towards preschool or early childhood education, which for me was completely not

Does the university offer international students' programs and activities outside of lectures and seminars to help them integrate more quickly?University directly I don't know, ESN organizes a lot of events

In which areas does the university offer support for students with special needs and strive to be inclusive?I haven’t noticed

💸Did you have to rob the bank?

Try to take a guess at what your monthly expenditures were:15000 CZK/month

Did you stay in dorms?no

Do you have any tips on how to find private accommodation?Search far enough in advance, do the research, write the ads...

What about unexpected expenses? Did anything surprise you?I was surprised by the price of the accommodation

Do you have any tips on how to save money?Ljubljana has a great system for funding food for students (boni) so definitely do that, also do a breakdown of finances, the scholarship comes all at once and then often at the end there is no money left

🗺 Learn the ropes in a new city

How well did you manage to communicate in English?almost without problems

How does public transport work in the city?mostly fine

And what about transport outside the city?mostly fine

Where to find connections? How to buy a ticket?I relied a lot on google maps which worked surprisingly well, otherwise you can buy a ticket in their app, you can pay by card, or you can buy tickets for long-distance buses at the main station

Did you deal with any health issues during your stay?no

🤠Help create the perfect bucket list

What is a must-see in the city?Sunday flea market in the centre along the river, sunset from the castle

What are the must-visit trip destinations?Practically anywhere, to the mountains, to the sea, to the lakes...

Share your best experience:Ice creams in the centre after trips, sunsets from the castle, coffee in cafes, meeting friends, ...

💅A nugget of wisdom to make the life easier

Did you need to handle a visa?no

How did you get to the place?Bus

Can you pay by card?in most places

What not to forget when packing?I recommend checking if the accommodation provides duvets (I only brought sheets)

🥳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's never too late for Erasmus, and although it sounds like the ultimate cliché, Erasmus will change your life.