1st week update – 04
4.9.2012 Today I had my first contact with my school, but it was mostly paperwork related. My tutor Marina gave me a short tour, but it was mainly just an overall look of the school facilities. I’m...
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10.9.2012 Finally things are starting to happen regarding my apartment issue. As I’m writing this, I’m sitting at the street corner of my Hostel waiting for my tutor to come and pick me up. Together we...
View ArticleSide project – 06
Hopefully 6 months Croatia, and especially Zagreb is filled with graffiti. It’s everywhere you look, on old buildings, new buildings, landmarks and even on trees and big rocks.. You get the idea....
View Article3rd week update – 07
17.9.2012 Today my long awaited exploration of the coast begins. I woke up early because I needed to be at the police station at 08.00 to drop off the documents. Also my bus to Split left at 10.00, so...
View ArticleOrientation week – 08
I was looking forward to being back in Zagreb and finally getting to see the school life and meeting my fellow exchange students. It was great to be on the road and seeing the country from a...
View ArticleSchool Life – 09
Back 2 school It’s been two weeks now since school officially started and it’s been one heck of a ride. My daily schedule has been so hectic that I haven’t even had the time/energy to sit down and...
View ArticleEveryday Life – 10
Dealing with the paperwork at the police station, school and with the Croatian government are finally starting to be behind me and I can finally start concentrating on school. I even received the...
View ArticleStudying, homesickness and Belgrade – 11
Studying I think it is in the nature of Erasmus exchange that you’re constantly busy with something. The little free time I have here between school, Erasmus trips, meeting other exchange students and...
View ArticleTests, Stress, Bowling and Austria – 12
Tests There are typically two ways you can pass a course in a Croatian university. You can either get a passing grade from all the mid-terms and assignments or if you happen to fail or miss one of...
View ArticleFailing exams, extreme stress and Sarajevo – 13
Failing exams I just received yet another failed exam back from my teachers. So far I’ve failed the 1st mid-term from Principles of Economics and Organisation. I still haven’t received information...
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