Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Slovenia, the Hidden Gem Past Review

By (Economics, Oklahoma State University - Stillwater) - abroad from 02/23/2015 to 06/17/2015 with

University of Ljubljana: Ljubljana - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
This is much too difficult to sum up in a small text box, but it was an experience I will cherish for the rest of my life and it was absolutely worthwhile.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 1 month - 6 months

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

The rigor was not overbearing, the professors and administrators were helpful, and Ljubljana is an incredible place.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

We made our own arrangements with little to know help from the university.

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? Yes

Finances

* Money: How easily were you able to live on a student's budget?

(1 = not very easy/$200+ on food & personal expenses/week, 2.5 = $100/week, 5 = very easily/minimal cost)

Overall, cost of living was very cheap. Meals were subsidized.

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? Maybe 30 euros.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • Local Students
  • Americans
  • International Students
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with?

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Location
  • City
  • Ease of Studies
* What could be improved?
  • Accommodations
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I wish I knew a little bit more about my host country and what the students that I would be studying with would be like.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Networker
An active student leader, it was important for you to network abroad as well. Once overseas, you sought out student clubs, volunteered with local organizations, or attended community events. You encouraged your friends join you, and often considered how you could reflect your international experiences in a resume.