Erasmus Experience in Zagreb, Croatia, by Nuria

What is the student lifestyle like in Zagreb?

Really fun. We have a group of people of ESN working so hard and everyday to offer us amazing trips, activities and adventures.

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

Absolutely. The city is amazing and the university super big and competent. You definitely made (or will make) a great decision, congratulations.

What is the food like?

It is a mix between Italian and Yugoslavian food. A bakery can save your life easily, there are amazing things in the Croatian bakeries.

Did it cost you to find your accommodation in Zagreb?

It was really hard to find something cheap because the dorms were closed and the apartment rents were really high because of that.

How much does it cost to live in Zagreb?

It's not a expensive country but neither a cheap one. It's cheap in some aspects and expensive in others so let's say that it's in a good balance.

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

I was really amazed because in Zagreb almost every one speak English, from old people to children. The TV is in original version, it's pretty awesome, and of course almost all my courses are in English.

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

There is not cheap way to travel to Zagreb from Spain. The flights are so expensive to Zagreb but you can just go to a cheap airport nearby and then take a bus to Zagreb.

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

Nokturno is the only place that you need to know.

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

Don't bother too much reading experiences of everybody, just enjoy your own experience and prepare to speak with a lot of different people from everywhere. Explore and grow up as much as you can because this is going to be the greatest moment of your life.

Good luck!