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Alexandra knew practically nothing about Slovenia before arriving in Ljubljana. She says she expected there would be more of a "Balkan influence", adding that she loves the mix of the many influences she ended up finding in Slovenia.
She chose to play Dragostea Din Tei by O-Zone.
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We take a peek into the lives of foreign students living in Slovenia. Did they come to party, study or just shake up their everyday lives? What makes these young people tick and what do they think about the country they've come to? Listen to the challenges they face and what they miss from home. Has this experience changed them? Are they considering staying here? Every Monday at 11:25 only on Radio Si. Do you want to share your experience? Just write to pr@radiosi.eu and maybe you are our next guest.
Alexandra knew practically nothing about Slovenia before arriving in Ljubljana. She says she expected there would be more of a "Balkan influence", adding that she loves the mix of the many influences she ended up finding in Slovenia.
She chose to play Dragostea Din Tei by O-Zone.
Meet Robert. The Erasmus student of Tourism management and Sport from Croatia decided to come to Brežice since he heard good things about the Faculty there and likes the fact it puts more emphasis on practical work and tourism than his home faculty. He does however note the city can get a bit boring, since it’s not really a student city and that due to a lack of nightlife in Brežice, students travel to Ljubljana, Maribor and Zagreb to party. He says a lot of people asked him why Slovenia, why Brežice, why not something more exotic. He responded by saying it’s still something, it’s a start, noting that the majority of people who asked him this were the ones who wouldn’t take such a leap themselves. His music choice was Turn! Turn! Turn! by The Byrds
Jasmine decided to come to Slovenia after seeing a poster with a location in Slovenia pictured on it. She hadn’t previously really heard anything about it, her decision was purely due to aesthetics, but she says it worked out in the end. The student of philosophy and sociology says she prefers the nightlife in Ljubljana, which she describes as more relaxed. Jeans are an acceptable clothing choice and heels are not obligatory, but the nights are a lot later. In her home University, the clubs close at 2 AM. As a result, she says she was falling asleep in the clubs in Ljubljana at 3 AM. But she says she didn’t need to long to get used to it. Her music choice was Green Light by Lorde.
Ljubljana wasn’t the first choice for Piotr’s Erasmus experience, but now the law student from Poland says he’s happy he ended up where he did. But not all of his friends knew where that was. When he invited one of them to visit him, he asked if Ljubljana was in Lithuania. Apart from family and friends, he says that he misses clubs. He says that back in Poland, there is a much greater diversity and more options when it comes to clubs. Piotr notes he also used his Erasmus experience not just for partying but also visited conferences in Croatia and Montenegro and travel around Europe. His music choice was Young Folks by Peter Bjorn And John.
Meet Daniel. The Fulbright student researcher from California, US came to Ljubljana to learn more about Ethnomusicology and the tamburica. Daniel says one thing he doesn’t like so much about the school system here is that the majority of Slovene students are very quiet during the lectures. He says this was a major education shock, adding that if your viewpoints are challenged, you have the opportunity to question, test and possibly change or improve them. Daniel believes this to be much more important than just copying down information and trying to memorize it for a test. His music choice was a version of Namesto koga roža cveti performed by the tamburica orchestra of KD Ivan Kaučič Ljutomer.
Čevapi are served with lepinja bread. Everybody knows that, right? Well, this week’s Study Abroad guest Arman says the worst combo he’s seen in Slovenia so far was čevapi served with a baguette. Despite this, he says there’s not much he’d change about his CMEPIUS experience in Maribor. He does note it is easier to study here, and easier to get better grades compared to his home University in Bosnia and Herzegovina, but at the same time, the student of literature and philosophy says he learns more here. Listen in to find out why! His music choice was Everglow by Coldplay.
Yanxi or Daisy is a student of art history from China that came to Slovenia hoping to be able to travel and see firsthand the western artwork she only saw in books. She says people have some difficulties remembering her Chinese name, so she chose an English one, Daisy. It’s not unusual for Chinese people to choose an English name, since pronunciation can be quite tricky. Her music choice was Love With Your Life by Hollyn
What’s your hangover cure? Cem says that soup is one remedy that definitely works. It’s also one of the things he misses most from Turkey. The Erasmus student of English language also says he likes the fact that his professors in Maribor are punctual. Cem says that in Turkey, it’s not unheard of for a professor to be 5, 10 minutes, or even half an hour late to a lecture. His music choice was by Turn the Page by Metallica.
Meet Josef. The Erasmus student of history and social sciences comes from the University of Hradec Králové in the Czech Republic. He says he chose to spend his Erasmus in Slovenia since he wanted to understand how similar or different Slovenia is when compared to the Czech Republic. Did he find more similarities or differences? Listen to find out.
Two years ago, Amélie shared a car with a Slovenian while traveling through Austria. After he told and showed her a bit about Slovenia on his mobile phone, she was convinced she had to visit it. Now she’s studying English and German at the Faculty of Arts in Ljubljana. She says one of the challenges Erasmus students face is deciding on how to greet each other. Some are used to hugging, kissing, others shake hands, etc. The French, for example, share a couple of kisses on the cheek. The same goes for Italians. But the thing is, Italians start with a different cheek. Amélie says this can lead to somewhat awkward situations. Her music choice was a song titled Seeds of Gold by the french band AaRON.
Tom studies political sciences and international relations in the Netherlands. Despite Prague being his first choice for an Erasmus experience, he says he doesn’t regret ending up in Ljubljana. He says there’s not much about the Netherlands that he misses. Well, apart from some people and maybe a better bus system. And a Dutch snack called bitterballen. He chose to play Arabella from the Arctic Monkeys.
Maria is an Italian student of Japanese language and Asian studies. She came to Ljubljana for two semesters, but now she’s considering staying. She says a lot of things are cheaper in Slovenia, including eating at a restaurant. Maria believes this is because Italians, including students, prefer to prepare their own food. Even if there is a party, Italian houses usually have a special room for such occasions. Listen in to find out what it’s called. Maria's music choice was »I put a spell on you« by Nina Simone.
This week’s Study Abroad episode features not one but two besties from Slovakia, who came to Ljubljana, Slovenia for their Erasmus. The names of the countries are similar, but Miriam and Katarína say the Easter traditions are not. What do they mean by that? Listen to find out! Their music choice was Hej Sokoly! by I.M.T. Smile.
Dimitra is a French student of Law. When she first visited Ljubljana 7 years ago with her parents, she felt an instant connection to the city and knew then that she would come back. And she did. She's spending the whole year in Ljubljana as an Erasmus student. She says she likes how safe and clean Ljubljana is. One of her favorite memories is seeing the Trnovo Church again after so many years. It had, of course, stayed the same. She, on the other hand had changed. Her music choice was Housse de Racket – Aquarium.
Meet Christian. The Erasmus student from Catalonia chose to study in Slovenia as he found it to be the most unusual choice on his list. A tipping point for the travel enthusiast was also the fact that it was a green country that has good connections for exploring Europe. In addition to his Erasmus studies, the student of audio-visual media communications is also doing an internship at a Catalan television station, for which he records interviews and produces news-pieces on culture and art related events in Maribor. His music choice was Creep by Radiohead, one of the first songs his first band learned to play together.
Verica is a second-year law student from Macedonia. The 20 year-old says the month she spent in Ljubljana flew by as if it were a weekend. One of her favorite memories so far was snowboarding in Cerkno. That is, until she fell and broke her wrist. Her music choice was New York, New York, by Frank Sinatra.
Sina is a student of culture studies, who chose Slovenia because of its mountains. Back in Germany, she studies in Leipzig. She says housing there is cheaper than in Ljubljana, but that other costs are a bit lower. When applying for her Erasmus studies, she says she was surprised by the numerous forms she had to fill out. She noted the amount might be even greater than that required in Germany. Her music choice was To Build a Home by The Cinematic Orchestra.
Meet Maria Elena. The student of political sciences chose to spend her Erasmus in Ljubljana after falling in love with the city during a visit years ago. She studies in Pisa. The city is roughly the size of Ljubljana, with one third of its population, but is home to 3 Universities. Her music choice was Perfect by Ed Sheeran.
Meet Marianne. The Erasmus student from Ecuador has spent most of her post-teens abroad. She completed her Bachelors in France and is now doing an Erasmus masters in tourism management. She finished her first semester in Denmark, she's spending her second in Ljubljana and will wrap it up in Spain. Her music choice was Prometo by Fonseca.
In today's episode of Study abroad we talked to Virginia. She came to Slovenia to, among other things, learn the language better and to find some of her relatives. Her family moved from Slovenia to Argentina in 1939. While she does like it here, she misses Sunday barbecues with her family called Asado and "mate" –an invigorating drink that is very popular in her home country. Her music choice was a national rock song by Charly García titled "Nos siguen pegando abajo" ("They keep hitting us down there").
Meet Eduardo. The Erasmus student of political science says that when he first saw Ljubljana with his own eyes, he felt as if he was transported into a European film. Like many other Erasmus students, he thinks Slovenians are more reserved in nature, unlike the Portuguese for example, who kiss two times when they meet someone they know. More about what he thinks about studying in Ljubljana and how it compares to Portugal in this edition of Study Abroad. His music choice was »Ne diraj moju ljubav«, a song he heard while waiting for the New Year's fireworks in Ljubljana.
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