Iveta Pekařová from České Budějovice, Czech Republic

Ever since my first year at the university, I’d dreamed of doing Erasmus. It took me two years to finally work up the courage to apply, because I couldn’t imagine living away from my home in a foreign country. The day came when I told myself I really want to submit the application, and despite my fear, I did it. Various thoughts ran through my head –  if I don’t try, I’d regret it, and if not know, then when? I was largely motivated by a lecture about study abroad experience given by other students from the faculty.

During my Erasmus, I got to know some local students, who then took me on a trip to the Velika Planina. ESN members in Maribor organize various activities for students, and I met many new friends there. I also lived in a dorm with students who I became very close to, and we went on many trips around Slovenia, such as Ptuj, Koper, Piran, Lake  Bled, Velika Planina.  Slovenia is a beautiful country and definitely has a lot to offer. And now I know that it wasn’t the last time I was in Slovenia. 

I’d like to encourage you not to be afraid traveling, because now is the perfect time.