Erasmus Experience in Ljubljana, Slovenia by Philippine

Why did you choose to go to Ljubljana, Slovenia?

Beautiful country where you can travel around Europe.

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

5 months and I receive 200 euros to help me to pay my rent.

What is the student lifestyle like in Ljubljana?

You go to class (special Erasmus exchange programme), you meet a lot of Erasmus people there, you go to eat in the beautiful center and you can go out whenever you want. There are party organized by ESN (Erasmus organization) and you meet a lot of friends.

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

Yes, actually it's the best place to live an Erasmus because it is a small city and very beautiful.

What is the food like?

There are severals foods restaurant. There is a system for student called: "students meals", you can eat in a lot of different restaurants for 2-4 euros. You can eat 20 times per months with this system.

Did it cost you to find your accommodation in Ljubljana?

I found my accomodation on Facebook but you can find here or on housing anywhere, it is a website but be careful because some announces are fakes.

How much does it cost to live in Ljubljana?

It is difficult to say, but I pay 250 euros (bills included) for a big flat at 15 minutes by bike from the center, but near my faculty. I pay 50 euros to eat and party per week.

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

Yes, you can learn Slovenian and most of courses are in English.

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

Wizzair (plane).

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

Parlament Pub.

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

Most of restaurants in Ljubljana are delicious.

What good cultural sites are there to visit?

Castle, Bohninj Lake, city: Bled, Maribor, Piran.

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

Ljubljana is the best place ever to live Erasmus experience.