4 tips for living on a student budget in Slovenia
One of the most peaceful and picturesque places on the European continent is Slovenia. It consists of polite and highly educated Slovenes, who are among the most educated in the world. More than 80 percent of the population comes from native Slovenes, while the rest are Italians, Hungarians, Serbs, Bosnians and Croats. Despite the obvious dominance of each ethnic group, multiculturalism is encouraged, as the local culture is friendly and harmonious abroad. Against the backdrop of such an advanced environment, students, local or international, are expected to find themselves in a thriving environment.
Compared to many European counterparts, it may not invite as many international crowds. However, the situation is improving with the advancement of many universities on international scales. It has a very limited number of universities, among which the University of Maribor and the University of Ljubljana are in the first place. In addition, the occasional institutional reform has instilled confidence in students from all over the world.
Although everything here sounds very rosy and full of hope, things may not be as easy as you thought. Slovenia may not be a cheap country, which means that you will have to think about more than just completing a university program. You need to learn ways to survive with a generally limited student budget.
Here are some suggestions on how to do it:
- Take advantage of discounts and subsidies on food
Like most European countries, Slovenia offers favorable treatment to students. You only need to have a student card and you can take advantage of many discounts in restaurants. This system is called Student Vouchers. This simply means that students are eligible for subsidized food as long as they are registered in the system. You will receive a code on your phone to pay for meals in the restaurant. Under this system, you can have as many as 20 meals a month. A typical portion of Student Bonnie would include soup / salad, main course and dessert. - Get an ESN card
I should talk about it first, but whatever the case, we’re talking about it now anyway. The ESN Card is basically an Erasmus student network card. It is available to those students who are part of the Erasmus program and support international students in taking advantage of affordable opportunities during their stay. When you arrive in the country, make sure you apply for an ESN card as it will help you get discounts on many items in multiple locations. - Free admission to museums and festivals
Slovenians have a rich history and culture, which has been properly preserved in many museums around the country. Some museums allow free admission on certain days to encourage a curious temperament. For example, the National Museum of Recent History and the Museum of Contemporary Art in Ljubljana allow free admission every first Sunday of the month. Several festivals take place here throughout the year. Most of these festivals are free, which means you can save tons and enjoy. For example, in the capital before Christmas they organize a festive fair, which is lined with stalls with food and bars and includes music concerts. You can attend the festival for free! - Share your apartment or stay with a local
The student budget is, as I said, limited. But even in the case of a high budget, you should consider saving on accommodation. Find a roommate to share the bills with. Living and living independently can really make your stay more expensive. You can find apartments for rent on many websites, such as erasmusu.com and bolha.com. If you don’t like this idea and want to surround yourself with more people, consider staying with a local. Many students stay with a local for a reasonable amount of time, which saves a lot of time and resources. However, it is advisable to stay in a makeshift accommodation for a few months, get used to the local conditions and look for better offers. This is important because you will need to know the place personally to understand how it actually works.
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