Even though Zagreb has a lot of faculties, VERN' seemed to me as the best choice. I was really surprised with your courses – they are very dynamic and productive, not so based on heavy theory and lots of papers as at my home university. Besides that, your lecturers are really good and helpful. I decided to come to Croatia because it's a really nice country and an amazing tourist destination and as a student of Tourism Management I wanted to learn more about it. The Erasmus Programme is a great opportunity to live in a different country, learn about new cultures and develop communication and language skills. Good opportunity for personal and professional growth.

by Helena Rocha, Portugal

I like the fact that courses at VERN' are held separately. For instance, at my home university, if I have six courses in a semester, they will all be held during the entire semester. At VERN', I've attended courses by “3+3” model and that's great, because it allows me to put more effort into each course. Erasmus is a lifetime experience that should be mandatory in some study programs, like tourism, international relations and political sciences. Why Croatia? Well, the choice was for Croatia, because, as a student of tourism, I found a lot of similarities between Portuguese and Croatian tourism.

by Helder Palma, Portugal

My decision to go to Croatia was very spontaneous. I was looking at some photos of landscapes on the Internet and I came across a photo of the Plitvice Lakes. I didn’t know where the place was, but I knew I definitely wanted to go there. I checked instantly if there were any available places to do my Erasmus in Croatia and the answer was yes. I’ve had really good moments in Croatia and it would be very difficult to choose the best one. The nature in Croatia is amazing. We’ve been to Risnjak, Paklenica, Plitvice lakes, Krka and other places. Thanks to the Erasmus Programme students get a unique opportunity to learn another language, have a conversation with people from all over the world, learn about the culture in a welcoming country and discover new cities.

by Francisco José Ramos Jiménez, Spain

Zagreb is a very beautiful and alive city and there is always something you can do to enjoy your stay. I think it's something that keeps many students busy and satisfied in Zagreb. For me, you city seems like a hidden diamond within Europe. Besides, I came here with an open mind and decided not to do too much pre-research in order to enjoy the experience for the most. I went to a road trip through Balkan Countries with other colleagues, so I can say that the last month surely stands out as one of the best in this year.

by Yordi Smit, Netherlands

Communication Department

Date of publication: July 4, 2017