Erasmus Experience in Ljubljana, Slovenia by Elzbieta

Why did you choose to go to Ljubljana, Slovenia?

Because of the beautiful nature here and the perfect location. You can easily travel to border countries.

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How long is the scholarship? How much money do you receive to help you with living costs?

1 semester, 450 euros per month.

What is the student lifestyle like in Ljubljana?

It was really nice to be a part of the University of Ljubljana student community. Teachers are friendly, there is a lot of things to do as a student here.

Would you recommend the city and the University of Ljubljana to other students?

If your main point is traveling, exploring beautiful nature, to be in a calm, cozy and friendly city, then I recommend Ljubljana 100%!

What is the food like?

Students have the opportunity to use a "boni" coupons. That's mean that every 4 hours in most restaurants you can use this coupon and pay for soup, main course and dessert about 5 euros. Highly recommended!

Did it cost you to find your accommodation in Ljubljana?

It was really difficult to find accommodation. I searched for it all summer and found it 2 weeks before departure. The best way to find it's using a FB Erasmus group. Be careful, because there is a lot of fake landlords. You can always check the person by asking the Erasmus tutor (you will find her/him in the FB group).

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How much does it cost to live in Ljubljana?

It depends. For me, it was 400 without accommodation costs.

Is the language easy to get to grips with? Are there language courses available at the University?

It's similar to Polish, Russian. If you know these languages you can easily understand the main words in Slovene.

What's the easiest or most economical way to travel to Ljubljana from your city?

From Vilnius (Lithuania) the best way to go to Treviso (Venice) and then by bus (FlixBus or GoOpti) to Ljubljana.

Where would you recommend to go on a night out in Ljubljana?

Top Six, Cirkus, Shooters.

And for eating? Can you recommend some good restaurants in Ljubljana?

Da Buda, Cantina mexicana, Joe Peña's.

What good cultural sites are there to visit?

I feel Slovenia (website).

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Is there any other advice that you could give to students going to Ljubljana in the future?

I didn't expect a lot from Slovenia, but now I can say that it's one of the most beautiful countries I've ever been to. If you wondering about Slovenia, keep this in mind and go there! It will be the best journey ever.