The best experience of my life ! Past Review

By (Toulouse Business School (ESC Toulouse)) - abroad from 09/10/2012 to 05/31/2013 with

Zagreb School of Economics and Management: Zagreb - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I have new friends all around the world, I discovered another culture and a beautiful country, I improved my english level, I travelled in other countries and I lived a wonderfull human experience !

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 6 months+

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

The administration of the Zagreb School of Economics and Management was very good. They were very helpful, organize and great people.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

AS in France we are used to eat very good food, in Croatia it was just different but not bad. There is no real bread or cheese as in France but it was a very good experience and you eat weel.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

Croation people are very nice and always trying to help you in any situation or wondering to show their lovely culture ...

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

Zagreg is the safiest city I have never visited !

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)

It was very easy as it is cheaper to live in Croatia to eat or even for the accomodation.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? Yes
How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? Beginner
How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? Advanced
How many hours per day did you use the language?
Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? Trying to stay with foreign student is the best way to speak english and to improve your language level !

Direct Enrollment/Exchange

* Did you study abroad through an exchange program or did you directly enroll in the foreign university? Exchange

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

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  • International Students
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Local Students
  • 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?
  • Croatian class
  • International dimension
  • Classes with local people
* What could be improved?
  • Availibility of internet in the school
  • Library open hours
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Where it was better to have your accomodation and that I needed to leave later to enjoy more this experience !

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Outright Urbanite
A social butterfly, you're happiest in bustling cities with hip people, and took advantage of all it had to offer. You enjoyed the nightlife, and had fun going out dancing, and socializing with friends. Fun-loving and dressed to the nines, you enjoyed discovering new restaurants, shops, cafes, and bars in your host country.