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.

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.

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.