Erasmus Experience in Ljubljana, Slovenia by Melanie

Why did you choose to go to Ljubljana, Slovenia?

Because it's a European city with a Balkan spirit.

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

The duration of my scholarship is 5 months and I receive 500 euros per month.

What is the student lifestyle like in Ljubljana?

Ljubljana is the perfect city for students because there are a lot of opportunities like the student vouchers for meals, the urban transport card, etc...

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

Yes, of course. Like I said before the city has a lot of opportunities for students and it offers great lifetime experience.

What is the food like?

They have everything, from Italian to Asian food.

Did it cost you to find your accommodation in Ljubljana?

Although I personally had trouble finding a suitable private flat I’m sure that there is no problem for finding an accommodation if you have no problems with sharing it.

How much does it cost to live in Ljubljana?

It really depends on you and your lifestyle, like where you live, if it is in a private accommodation or in a dormitory, how many days in the week are you going to parties and so on.

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

Because Ljubljana is really a tourist city, there are no communication problems. And of course, they are a lot of courses available if you are interested.

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

By airplane or by car if there are at least two or more people travelling to Slovenia.

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

It depends on what your expectations are.

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

Joe Penas - its a Mexican restaurant and Aroma - its an Italian restaurant.

What good cultural sites are there to visit?

There are a lot of museums.

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

Enjoy your time in Ljubljana!