SELF and BLP in Slovenia : Reviews (Ljubljana)

My favorite part of this program was having a chance to get to know what studying abroad is like. This program is perfect to get a feel for being abroad and learning in a different country is like. It isn't too long and not too short and makes it a great way to get people to go abroad for longer!

Slovenia is a beautiful country with lots of history. I enjoyed being able to experience it with our hilarious guide Petra and my peers in SELF and BLP. The group was fun to travel with and had great questions that helped enhance our learning. It was really interesting to see how Slovene cultural values presented themselves in businesses and the differences between Slovene and American industries.

My favorite part of my study abroad to Slovenia was getting to know everyone in the BLP and SELF Programs on a deeper level. I feel that the connections I made while abroad will lead me to an enhanced spring semester as I know more about my peers that went on this trip!

I absolutely loved everything about this program including the in-depth cultural experiences, the engaging professors and field experts, and our amazing tour guide Petra.

My favorite part of this program was getting to experience a less well known area of Europe through the lens of engineering and business oriented tours, such as Veriga and BSH.

My favorite part of the program was experiencing Slovenia alongside the BLP and SELF students. Exploring such a beautiful country together brought us closer and we made unforgettable memories.

My favorite part of this program was getting to experience both the businesses and the cultural side of things. Seeing the culture and working life of Slovenians helped me better understand their day-to-day lives.

I found the depth of cultural immersion extremely rewarding. I love to travel and learn with my family, but with SELF and BLP I got a much deeper experience. I feel more knowledgeable about Slovene culture than the cultures of the other countries I've visited because the program really encourages you to think deeper about the nuances of the culture and the country's history.

I found it very rewarding to come back to the United States with newfound knowledge on international business. I also think it is very important to have the skill to interact with people that are not like me.

I enjoyed learning about the culture of Slovenia in addition to our business visits. We were able to see many different tourist attractions and gain insight from locals about Slovene ways of life.

The most rewarding part of this program was how much I learned about myself. Being immersed in a different culture pushed me out of my comfort zone and helped me become more adaptable, independent, and confident in unfamiliar situations.

Personally, it was rewarding and super interesting to see the different businesses that restructured and were extremely successful after their split from Yugoslavia.

The perfect itinerary that optimised every aspect of the country. I felt like we saw the best that Slovenia had to offer and more than I could have ever known. Similarly, the professors and our tour guide organized and managed the trip to where I have never felt so clear-minded. I never had to worry about any logistics or issues that may have come up, I just enjoyed.

I found the site visits to be the most rewarding for me. Here, we could directly ask our own questions to each site director. Every site visit felt personal and they were so welcoming and excited to have us learn more about their jobs and community.

Take it all in! This is a once in a lifetime type of trip so make sure you are involved every step of the way. Also make sure to push your own understanding of concepts because there is so much to learn about perspective that is so special to this small country.

I learned having an open mind to all cultural and educational experiences will ensure you get the most out of your trip. A yearning to learn and soak in information will make your experience 100x more valuable.

I learned a lot about the manufacturing side of business. In the United States, many companies outsource or sell final products, but we rarely get to see the actual factory that manufactures the simple product. It was interesting to see a product being created from start to finish on a product line.

The most helpful thing I learned on this trip was how to analyze and understand business processes in the world rather than just talking about them in the classroom. Everything we learned about in class, we got to see in action on our business visits. It was also awesome to discuss what we saw with peers and be able to have conversations about our experiences.

The major thing I walked away with from this trip was a broader perspective on what industry looks like in other countries. It really challenged my perspectives on what a successful business looks like outside of the United States.

My advice to future students is to fully immerse yourselves in this experience. Try to incorporate the social norms of Ljubljana's citizens into your own practice. Ask questions; the more you put in, the more you'll get out of it. Everyone there wants you to have a good experience and is completely open to talking about their customs and daily life, and I would encourage those conversations. Petra, our program organizer and tour guide, is such an amazing individual. Without this trip, I would have never gotten to know her life. She really made this trip so special; therefore, I advise forming those kinds of relationships during their experience.