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Study abroad

207 epizod

Study abroad

207 epizod


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.

11.11.2024

Melek says her semester in Ljubljana has completely changed her personality

Melek says that the absence of the stress of everyday life during her exchange in Ljubljana changed her. Here, she was forced to spend some time alone and, for the first time in her life, ask herself what she wants from life and what makes her happy. She chose to play the song Kaybolur by Soft Analog.


28.10.2024

Emilija says one of the biggest surprises in Slovenia was that cars stop for pedestrians

The most significant difference noticed by the Mathematics student at the University of Primorska is the duration of studies: in Slovenia, it lasts 4 years, while in Serbia, it’s only 3. Another difference is that at the faculty in Belgrade, where her colleagues study, they still use physical index cards, whereas here, exam grades are already digitized. She chose the song Symphony by Zara Larsson.


16.09.2024

Elise was surprised she had access to more resources in Ljubljana than in the US

Elise is a neuro science student who spent a year in Ljubljana as part of a Fullbright scholarship, where she researched the metabolism of our brain's immune cells. Why did she chose Slovenia for her research and what has this experience taught her? She chose to play the song Hope by the American rapper NF.


02.09.2024

For Ana, one of the biggest challenges in Ljubljana was overcoming FOMO

The Erasmus student from Spain says that one of the biggest challenges for exchange students is overcoming the fear of missing out (FOMO). For her, conquering this fear meant understanding and embracing a few key concepts. She chose to play the song Lodo by Spanish alternative rock musician Xoel López.


22.07.2024

Diana's exchange wasn't as enjoyable as she thought it would be

Diana is a Portuguese student who came to Maribor for a semester to study mechanical engineering. Although she appreciated the more hands-on approach to studying here, she mentioned that she spent a considerable amount of time counting down the days until she could leave Slovenia. She says that her Erasmus experience, overall, won't be remembered too fondly. She chose to play the song Agarra Em Mim by Ana Moura ft. Pedro Mafama.


08.07.2024

Lorenzo in Anita are teens who came to Maribor for a three week internship

The 17- and 18-year-old didn’t have much of a choice when it came to selecting the country of their internship, but they did end up liking their time in Maribor and Slovenia in general a lot. They chose to play the song Heavy Fuel by Dire Straits.


24.06.2024

Adrian started his echange on one path and is ending it on another

Adrian is one of those people who believes that if you truly truly set your mind to something, you can achieve it. And that sometimes, the path you start on isn't the one you end up on. He chose to play the song La casa por el tejado by Fito & Fitipaldis.


10.06.2024

Luca's decision to study in Ljubljana was literally made overnight

One challenge Luca says she faced in Ljubljana was the language barrier as she does not speak Slovenian. What differences has she noticed between studying and life in the Netherlands vs. In Slovenia? She chose to play the song If I Am Only My Thoughts by Loving.


27.05.2024

Ana says her semester abroad enabled her to grow as a person

Ana says her friends were taken aback by her choice to study in Slovenia for a semester. Nevertheless, she proceeded with her decision, emphasizing the significance of allowing oneself the opportunity to explore their identity in youth, free from the influences and pressures of their home environment. She chose to play the song Don’t Let Me Down by The Beatles.


13.05.2024

Flore says when she saw Ljubljana among her exchange options, she knew this was a perfect option for her

Flore says that she couldn't have chosen a better place for the exchange than Ljubljana, as it embodies everything she wanted and that adventures were bountiful here - from weekend trips to different parts of the country to losing her phone on Triglav. She chose to play the song Moon Bird by Roger Webb.


15.04.2024

Silvia says that she was surprised by the slowness of life in Maribor

The Media Communications student says what surprised her in Maribor was that playgrounds for children are often found next to cafes. This is not the case in Spain. In fact, Slivia says she hasn’t seen it anywhere else. She chose to play the song Hell’s Comin' With Me by Poor Man’s Poison.


01.04.2024

Slovenia might want to take a page from Finland's corriculum when it comes to home economics

Venla studies home economics. In Finland, it's a subject that's mandatory for both elementary and secondary school students. Students aged between 13 and 15 learn various household tasks and chores, including getting familiar with electricity, furniture care, painting, and more. They also learn the basics of family economics, law, finance, natural sciences, physics, mathematics, environmental issues, and similar topics. What differences has Venla noticed between her home country and Ljubljana? She chose to play the song September by Earth, Wind & Fire.


18.03.2024

For Laura, snow was the deciding factor when choosing to study in Ljubljana

It hasn't snowed for a couple of months now, but it did fall in January when we recorded an interview with Laura in Ljubljana. Laura hails from southern Spain, where it rarely snows except in one place. Interestingly, snow was one of the main reasons she chose to spend a semester in Slovenia. She chose to play the song Motomami by Rosalía.


04.03.2024

Can spent a semester in Ljubljana 5 years ago. He then decided to give Maribor a chance

Five years ago, Can embarked on an Erasmus exchange to Ljubljana, where he spent a semester. Now, as a PhD student, he's opted for a change of scenery, diving into the academic environment of Maribor. In this episode, discover Can's impressions of Styria's capital, learn about the most frequent question Slovenians posed to him during his previous stint, and delve into Anatolian rock music—what it is and how it sounds like. Can’s music piece of choice is Cemalim by Erkin Koray.


19.02.2024

Andrej always knew he wanted to study abroad

Two years ago, Andrej started his studies at Maribor's FERI. But this was not the faculty he wanted to enroll in originally. He chose to play the song Bella by Pajak x Lara.


05.02.2024

Nevena chose to pursue studies in social work after years of work in her own NGO

Nevena chose to pursue studies in social work after years of dedicated work in her own non-governmental organization, supporting children and youth with disabilities. What did she think of Slovenia's capital and how accessible is it in her opinion? She chose to play the song Ljubav by Bojana Vunturišević.


22.01.2024

Eliška became a “true Slovene” in just two weeks!

During her second weekend in Ljubljana, Eliška became a "true Slovene." Climbing Triglav was just the beginning, as she continued scaling numerous peaks. According to her, the stereotype about how Czechs love to go hiking holds true. She chose to play the song Could Have Been Me by The Struts.


08.01.2024

Emin says that in Turkey, people often know very little about Slovenia

The Erasmus student says that often, the first association of his compatriots when mentioning Slovenia is Yugoslavia. After spending a semester in Ljubljana, he believes Slovenia is much more beautiful and interesting than they imagine. He chose to play the song You're the voice by John Farnham


25.12.2023

Lana first visited Slovenia when she was only 4 years old

Lana says she feels blessed to be able to study in Slovenia for free. She says that in Serbia, entrance exams determine who secures scholarships. Those at the top earn the scholarships, while others have to pay tuition fees.


11.12.2023

Candice and Jade say we should not only take opportunities when they arise but make them happen!

Candice and Jade are currently back in France after acing their 6-week Erasmus internship in Ljubljana this summer. To secure their spot, they hustled—applying, emailing, and making things happen! They chose to play the song Osama by Zakes Bantwini and Kasango.


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