Slovenia - Innovación FP - Ikasnova
Slovenia - Innovación FP
SLOVENIA
PROS
- The surrounding nature.
- Maribor is very easy to visit and experience. Everything is within easy reach. It's also quiet and very safe. There are municipal bikes that you can use for three euros a year, making getting around much easier. By the way, it's not as cold as everyone says and thinks.
- The people I've met.
- If your goal is to travel, you're very close to many countries and you can get around with Flixbus, a very convenient and affordable option.
- The population has a very good level of English, which is why I was able to improve my English. The people are very friendly, but the party atmosphere isn't as good.
- One of the great advantages is that you can travel a lot at a very low price. Getting to know other countries safely is a great way to enjoy your Erasmus.
CONS
- The weather.
- Maribor is a bit boring. There isn't much to do. From 7-8 PM, shops are closed. The best option for the weekends is to travel.
- Restaurants, bars, and clubs... have different hours. During the week, everything closes very early, and on Sundays, practically everything is closed. Restaurants close extremely early (at 10:00 PM and on weekends around midnight). Bars are open until 2:00 AM, and clubs are open until 4:00 AM at the latest. It's also important to note that going out partying is best done with someone else.
- The language. Slovenian is very different from Spanish, so it takes effort to learn.
REGARDING ACCOMMODATION...
"The apartment where I stayed is very good. They are small apartments for two people with a shared room, a bathroom, and a small kitchen/living room."
"The apartment is very good. And the residence is quiet and cozy."
"The apartment was quite good, very well-equipped and well-located."
"The apartment was fine, a shared room with a bathroom and its own kitchen."
"I stayed with a friend I hadn't met before, but who was from my same city. We stayed in a "studio" where we shared both the kitchen (with very few appliances) and a tiny bathroom. My advice is to ask. Everything about the accommodation before traveling so you can get your bearings."
"The apartment is fine. It has everything I needed, although I missed the oven and microwave. The one I got is fine for two people."
"The studio the partner found us is nice, although a bit far from the city. The only downside is that we have to share a single room (kitchen, desk for studying), all within four walls... And I'm not sure the price we paid deserves to be called a 'studio' as such."
"The apartment was fine. The only thing is that there's no oven or microwave, and the stove is a bit run-down, but it's relatively close to the center."
"In my opinion, the company that found us the apartment charged us much more than the apartment is truly worth, as it's not in perfect condition. Also, they never fixed the windows or closet doors, which were broken (hanging by a screw) when we arrived. It's an old apartment, without an oven, microwave, dishwasher, dryer, or washing machine... It's livable, but the price is too high. It doesn't seem right for what it is."
"The apartment itself was fine, but I found it very dirty. There were no utensils in the kitchen, and the kitchen is very basic."
"The apartment is very good. And the residence is quiet and cozy."
"The apartment was quite good, very well-equipped and well-located."
"The apartment was fine, a shared room with a bathroom and its own kitchen."
"I stayed with a friend I hadn't met before, but who was from my same city. We stayed in a "studio" where we shared both the kitchen (with very few appliances) and a tiny bathroom. My advice is to ask. Everything about the accommodation before traveling so you can get your bearings."
"The apartment is fine. It has everything I needed, although I missed the oven and microwave. The one I got is fine for two people."
"The studio the partner found us is nice, although a bit far from the city. The only downside is that we have to share a single room (kitchen, desk for studying), all within four walls... And I'm not sure the price we paid deserves to be called a 'studio' as such."
"The apartment was fine. The only thing is that there's no oven or microwave, and the stove is a bit run-down, but it's relatively close to the center."
"In my opinion, the company that found us the apartment charged us much more than the apartment is truly worth, as it's not in perfect condition. Also, they never fixed the windows or closet doors, which were broken (hanging by a screw) when we arrived. It's an old apartment, without an oven, microwave, dishwasher, dryer, or washing machine... It's livable, but the price is too high. It doesn't seem right for what it is."
"The apartment itself was fine, but I found it very dirty. There were no utensils in the kitchen, and the kitchen is very basic."
IF YOU GO TO SLOVENIA, YOU HAVE TO VISIT...
- Ljubljana.
- The surrounding capitals and Slovenia, as it's a small and very beautiful country. Easy to visit in a short time.
- Lake Bled.
- The Julian Alps.
- Piran, a coastal town in Slovenia.
- If you come to Maribor, you have to visit Budapest. It's a beautiful city about 4 hours away and has some great festivals.
- You have to go to Prague and Vienna, and, in general, to the nearby cities, taking advantage of their proximity.
- The city museum, the cathedral, and the Drava Center, which are very beautiful.
- Vintgar Falls.
- Triglav National Park.
A GOOD PLACE TO EAT / DRINK...
- Jack and Joe on the river path.
- Mr. Falafel, a very good place to eat and reasonably priced.
- Historic center, bars with traditional food. Patrick's Bar (Address: Postna ulica 10, Maribor, SI 2000)
- "Pekarna" is going to be your best friend. This is what bakeries are called, but they sell bread, sweets, pizza, and other types of savory pastries. Everything closes quite early, but the "pekarnas" are open until midnight during the week and 24 hours a day on Fridays and Saturdays (at least the one in the center). A good place to eat is "Papagayo," where you can use student vouchers. The food is very good and they have incredible desserts at affordable prices. Also, if you prefer pizza, across from Papagayo is "La Pizzeria," which has delicious pizzas that are huge, ideal for sharing.
- For a drink, head to Artur, which is so quiet and close to the student residence. Right in the center is the bar street with Patrick's, where burgers are €6-€7. On that same street, there's a pizzeria where a slice of pizza is €2.80, and you're all set for dinner. There's a wider variety of bars to grab a bite to eat. On Main Square, there's Pekarna Drava, where they make delicious and super-cheap desserts at €1.50 for the most expensive, and they also have slices of pizza for €2.30, and the bread is delicious. There's a delicious one with seeds for €0.80.
- Baščaršija (for Slovenian food; there are two in Maribor) and Pub Gambrinus (for beer).
TIPS IF YOU GO TO SLOVENIA
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Bring an umbrella.
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If you like small towns, this is ideal. It's full of nature and greenery. Although the party scene isn't the best either.
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Be open-minded. You need to open your mind to enjoy this experience. Try to adapt as best you can. At first, it will feel strange because you're coming into contact with a culture completely different from your own, but you'll be surprised by your ability to adapt.
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Don't lock yourself away at home; enjoy the scenery and the place you're in.
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Bring money to travel. There are many destinations to visit, but keep in mind that you'll spend approximately €60 to travel to and from Vienna or Venice. Zagreb is cheaper, around €30 round trip. But Munich, for example, will cost you around €80 round trip.
