Hello! Tell us something about yourself. My name is Keti and I am from Albania. Two years ago I decided to study abroad and I made a very unusual choice (at least my family thought so). I decided to study psychology in Slovakia. The bachelor's program here for psychology is only offered in Slovak, so I prepared myself to undergo a full year of learning the tricky Slovak language. My university of choice was Comenius University, the oldest and best in the country. What describes me as a person? Well, I like to read a lot (luckily, Bratislava has many amazing bookstores!), I am a bit impulsive and I love to talk about people, the world, what is currently happening and so on. What is the word that best describes your experience abroad? Unpredictable. What was the best thing that happened to you during your experience abroad? I got the chance to learn a new language from scratch and to meet the people that are now my best friends. What was the worst experience you had? Waiting endlessly at the foreign police office to get the study permit. What is your favourite word in Slovak? Why? Zmrzlina- it means ice cream and the sound "zmrz" makes reminds me of walking on snow or breaking a piece of ice. What is the best food you had in Slovakia? The best food was, without any doubt, chocolate. Was there a situation that made you step outside of your comfort zone? When I started my first year, I was (and still am) the only foreign student. I didn't speak Slovak as fluently as the natives, although I understood everything in class. I was afraid to become part of discussions about several topics because I thought that no one would understand my point. It was very comfortable being passive but it grew upsetting when I saw that I knew the answer to the professors' questions but I simply didn't have the courage to speak up. One day I pushed myself and answered despite the anxiety I felt, and I have not regretted it. What is the biggest difference between your host and home country? Slovakia is very quiet and tidy compared to Albania. It is a refreshing change but sometimes I simply miss the hot temperament and the spirit of the people in my Mediterranean town. Where did you live? Was it difficult to find a place? I have lived in dormitories. It was not hard to find one, everyone in Bratislava knows them. The cost of the rooms vary from 50-100 euro per month. What is the best mean of public transport in Bratislava? Buses and trams. Very comfortable and fast. According to you, what should a person visiting Bratislava definitely do there? Try the traditional dishes and see if they like them. Which cities have you visited during your stay abroad? From Bratislava it is very easy to reach Vienna, Prague and Budapest. So I did not hesitate to jump on a train and visiting them all. Why did you choose Comenius University? Comenius University is in the list of the top 500 Universities in the world, and it has a very attractive list of degrees you can pursue. What was your favourite course? My favorite course was social psychology. What were the professors like? The professors were very friendly and most of them sometimes tried to be as informal as possible to the students to make the lectures more interesting. Did you study more or less than at your home university? I did not have to study a lot. I have a feeling that in my home university I would have to study much more. Where did you meet most of your new friends? In the corridors of the dormitory. What is the most important thing you learned from your experience? To be polite to people even when they anger you with their opinions . When it comes to problem number one - money, what is the best way to save money there? Choose the shops where you go shopping wisely! How much money did you spend monthly on:
Goodbye! Mirupafshim! Andrew Camilleri University of Malta - Psychology graduate Exchanges Responsible (Study and Travel Abroad Team) How did you find out about the possibility of studying abroad? During my Bachelor's in Psychology at the University of Malta, especially during my last year, several lecturers were willing to give us, students, tips and suggestions on what our next steps should be after we graduate. One of the options they mentioned was the possibility to enroll in a course (MA or MSc), by correspondence, at a University based overseas. It means that you would be studying at a University outside of your country, from your home country, using the Internet. How did you make the decision to try it out? Since I had a stable job last year, a job I still occupy right now, I thought it would be best if I try to manage to work full time, while I study part-time by correspondence. What were you studying and where? Did the programme match the topics in Psychology you are most interested in? For quite a while, I have expressed interest in specializing in Work and Organisational Psychology, as I really do have work-life balance, the health and well-being of the workforce at heart. Due to the fact that the University of Leicester in the UK is quite renowned for its online Masters in Organisational Psychology, I decided to apply for my Masters at this particular university. What is the application procedure like? The application process is very similar to what an applicant is required to provide when attempting to apply for a course which the student attends on campus. Along with demographic details, applicants are requested to send a motivational letter, together with 3 referral letters from professors or employers, and also proof of undergraduate studies. What does studying online look like? What was your typical week like? The course material is mainly located on a virtual blackboard / virtual learning environment. In this blackboard, one can find journal articles and presentations categorized according to the course modules, tests and assignments which contribute to the assessment final mark, schedule for the whole semester, a section for important announcements, and also access to the student’s mailbox. There were a couple of instances when live audio & chat QA sessions were held, but I could not be present for them. However, the course material is usually posted on the blackboard, and discussions occur in a forum made up of students and professors. I am not sure whether live Skype meetings with professors actually happen, but I would assume that during the thesis, students do communicate with their tutors via Skype. What made you decide to quit? Studying and working full time at the same time is not as easy as one would imagine. Since I work until 5:30pm every week day, I had to go home, and try to concentrate on studying. I managed to do so for over a month, but circumstances changed, and I had to make a very tough decision. One of the things that caused me to withdraw from my studies is personal family matters which could not allow me to concentrate on my studies after a hard and tiresome day at work. The second factor is the fact that I realised that studying online is nothing like studying on campus. It is true that concerns can be addressed in the online forum, and professors usually addressed the students’ queries, but the fact that the real life communication between students, and students and professors was lacking, made me feel as if I am not a part of the course completely. I also think that people who like to be active in campus life, like me, can find it much more difficult to be a part of such a course. Therefore, I decided to drop from my Masters, and restart them again when I get the opportunity to do so, preferably, studying abroad, on campus. What is positive about studying online? My experience with studying online might not have been a successful one, but that does not mean that reading for a course by correspondence doesn’t have its fair share of benefits. One of the things that attracted me to the course was the fact that I only had to pay tuition fees, compared to the extra costs of accommodation and living while studying abroad. Studying by correspondence is also beneficial for individuals who have already established a career path, and would be unwilling to steer away from their professional life, so they might decide to enroll in an online course, while still keeping their career alive. Other people who might want to apply for online courses are those who have their own family, and would be unwilling to leave home to study. What do you think is important to think about before making the decision to pursue a degree online? If you are willing and able to experience student life to the full, I would not suggest pursuing an online degree. Online degrees are mostly for people who are committed to staying home. For those who are open to new experiences, such as myself, it would be best to study abroad. Any final thoughts or something you would like to share? I have been told on several occasions that I made a rushed decision, mostly because I did lose money in the process, even though I got partially reimbursed when I resigned. However, I do not see it as a rushed decision. I look at it as a learning experience, mostly as a sneak peek of what a Masters degree in Organisational Psychology includes, since I spent 2 months in the course. If there are people who would actually consider doing their Masters online, I would definitely suggest the University of Leicester, as I found a lot of support from them. They were even supportive when I informed them about my decision to quit. Through this experience, I have also realised that the best decision for me would be to study abroad in the future. Hello! Tell us something about yourself. Hey this is Baran and I am from Turkey. 5 years ago I immigrated to the Netherlands to do my PhD in Utrecht University Social and Organisational Psychology Department. I love salted peanuts and washing the dishes. Music is a must. I don't understand why people like broccoli, it is tasteless... No seriously, it just takes the taste of what you put on it. It is just a chewable toy. What is the word that best describes your experience abroad? AWESOME!!! So many things are different and I find it very exciting to discover and experience these cultural, social, and obviously geographical differences. Some parts (like the cold climate) can be problematic, but other parts (such as friendly and open-minded people, and nature) are so sweet. To sum up, I am very satisfied with my decision to pick the Netherlands as "my new home". What was the best thing that happened to you during your experience abroad? I redefined my life with my broadened horizon. Now I think I have a more global point of view. What was the worst experience you had there? Well I had to learn Dutch. It is not a hard language but not a pretty one either... What is your favourite word in Dutch? Eigenlijk. It means actually. When I put it in my sentences like #SaltBae people think I speak good Dutch. Please it also has the famous Dutch gutter voice. What is the best food you had there? Indonesian :) Was there a situation that made you step outside of your comfort zone? Well, people know me know this but my comfort zone is pretty wide. But I had to live with so many international people as flatmates and sometimes it was hard... What is the biggest difference between The Netherlands and Turkey? Weather, crowdedness, prices... Where do you live? It it difficult finding/renting a place? It is very difficult to find an accommodation in Utrecht. Rooms are small, ran down and expensive. What is the best mean of public transport in Utrecht? In The Netherlands? Seriously? But I can make a joke about that. Why can't bikes stand alone? Because they are 2 tyred. Can you see yourself moving to The Netherlands? I do see it. In fact I will apply for citizenship this year. What should a person visiting Utrecht definitely do there, according to you? Ride a bike, enjoy a boat tour, try stroopwafels, chill at city parks. Why did you choose Utrecht University? Because they are the best in my field. And it is English taught. How is the study experience in The Netherlands different from studying in Turkey? It is very structured and students get more stressed out during exam periods What are the professors like? Very approachable and having immense knowledge. Good supervision skills, also. Compare the time spent on studying. Do you study more or less than at your home university? At the uni. Definitely. Where did you meet most of your new friends? In library. Kidding. Of course bars :) What is the most important thing you learned from your experience? Always carry an umbrella in your bag What is the best way to save money there? There is no such thing. Insurance, bills and rent will eat everything you have. Maybe go to cheaper supermarkets but it is like trying to push a mountain with your hands. How much money do you spend monthly on: Before you leave, tell us Goodbye in your native language! :) Hoşçakal! Did YOU study abroad? Share your story with us!
Hello fellow psychology students! We interviewed our friend Artemis Stefani - University of Cyprus Psychology graduate, Member Representatives Officer here at EFPSA, and current Cognitive Neuroscience Master's student at University College London, UK. She was sweet enough to let us take a peek at her life in London, studying the brain, and she even shared some tips for getting into top universities! Keep reading! Why cognitive neuroscience? During my high school years I was reading psychology books of general interest. When I started to get deeper and deeper, I realised that I was more interested in topics of neuropsychology and less in topics of social psychology. I thought: “Yes! That is what I want to do”, I just didn’t really know the name of what was that. But during my Bachelor’s degree, I found out - cognitive neuroscience, yeah, that's what interests me! What are the topics that interest you the most? I am interested in research involving the frontal lobes and executive functions. It really fascinates me. From a clinical perspective, I mostly like cognition in schizophrenia. Moreover, I am interested in sleep studies, the default mode network, and research in plasticity and the brain. When and why did you decide that you wanted to apply to UCL? I decided it about one and a half year before I graduated. After tracking all European programmes in neuroscience, I decided that UCL was the ideal one, though there were some other great options out there (specifically in the Netherlands). However, I preferred a one-year master programme, because I wanted to quickly move into acquiring a PhD after that. Plus, every module seemed awesome! But it was also terrifying since UCL is among the top institutions for neuroscience. So, I was pretty sure that there were not so many good chances that I could get in. What does the application process look like? It does not have an interview for the particular Master’s program, for some reason, while other Master’s programmes have. Basically, you fill in an online application form and you have to send your Curriculum Vitae and personal statement; you get the notification some time after of what your status is but the really stressing part is filling out the application and clicking “Submit”. I think it took me around 40 minutes to actually click the Submit button haha! Do you like studying there? I love it! It is as I wanted it to be. However, I was expecting professors to be very distant, but they are actually open and encourage us to talk to them, and seek for assistance if we need. And the environment is also positive among classmates. Are there any differences in studying in UK compared to study experience in Cyprus? There are a lot, I can say, but not in a bad way. University of Cyprus is smaller, University College London is very big, and not only in size, but also in years. Then it’s the different language; and there is also a difference between Bachelor’s and Master’s level. In Bachelor’s, everyone is more helpful in a sense where they tell you when you have to do something and how, whereas in Master’s is not exactly like that, which is fine. Are there many internationals studying at UCL? Yes. Many, many internationals! They told us that in our course, there are 28 different nationalities out of just 40 people. Do you like living in London? Have you been there before? I have been here twice before and I have liked it from the very start! The pace is really fast here, but I think it took me around one week to start adjusting when I moved here and then it was fine :) What are some ups and downs of living in London? Hmm. The positive thing is that you get to do whatever you want, whenever you want. There are unlimited choices of what you want and can do. You can do everything. The negative is that everything is really expensive. But it is really fantastic how you can get from the one part of the city to another in a small amount of time. When you are not studying, how do you spend your time? When I am not studying I am doing EFPSA work, but when I am not doing EFPSA work and really have free time, I go out with friends in the city; I would go for a coffee, or a drink, or a walk around the city to get to know it better. What are some of your favourite places in London? I really like Covent Garden, it is an amazing area. Everything is so magical there - the lights, the buildings, it is like a fairytale sometimes. I think I haven’t explored much of London yet, and I’ve promised to myself that I’m gonna visit one area that I haven’t visited yet every weekend so that I get to know it better and explore new cool places. Can you see yourself staying in UK or would you like to move back to Cyprus one day? I think that I can see myself living in London. I do like it here, I feel very comfortable and would like to develop here. The environment is really motivating for me and I think it suits my way of living more. However, I see myself going back to Cyprus at some point; but you actually can never know or plan how things can turn out in the end. Do you have any advice for someone who wants to apply to UCL? If you want to get in UCL or any other good institution, then I would suggest to volunteer a lot. It really matters. If you want to get into research, then try to get some research experience. It’s not only about having great grades, but a good combination of academic performance and extra-curricular activities. They usually don’t mention such thing in their applications but it is considered as an essential in my opinion. Oh, and save money! Did YOU study abroad? Share your story with us!
EFPSA European Summer School (ESS) theme: Developmental & Educational Psychology dates and place: July, 10th - 16th, Cyprus webpage: http://www.efpsa.org/ess/ Translational Neurosciences Summer School „Ageing Brain“ University of Groningen, The Netherlands dates: July, 2nd - 12th fee: 300 euros without housing, 600 euros including housing application deadline: 1st of April webpage:http://www.rug.nl/research/gradschool-medical-sciences/summerschools/neu4eutranslationalneurosciences/ Summer School Healthy Ageing University of Groningen, The Netherlands dates: July, 3rd – 7th fee: 300 euros, meals, accommodation, and social activities included ECTS: 1 application deadline: 1st of April webpage:http://www.rug.nl/research/gradschool-medical-sciences/summerschools/healthyageing/ Addictive Behaviours: From the Bar to the Brain Radboud University, The Netherlands dates: August, 7th – 11th fee: 650 euros (check the discounts) ECTS: 2 application deadline: 1st of June webpage: http://www.ru.nl/radboudsummerschool/courses/2017/addictive-behaviours-from-bar-brain/ Being in Online World – Towards a New Digital Psychology Radboud University, The Netherlands dates: August, 7th – 11th fee: 525 euros (check the discounts), 473 euros before 1st of April ECTS: 2 application deadline: 1st of June webpage: http://www.ru.nl/radboudsummerschool/courses/2017/being-online-world-towards-new-digital-psychology/ Excellence Beyond Borders: Gifted Education in Europe Radboud University, The Netherlands dates: August 7th – 11th fee: 600 euros (check the discounts) ECTS: 2 application deadline: 1st of June webpage: http://www.ru.nl/radboudsummerschool/courses/2017/excellence-beyond-borders-gifted-education-europe/ Positive Psychology: The Science Behind Flourishing Individuals and Organisations Radboud University, The Netherlands dates: August, 7th - 11th OR August, 14th – 18th fee: 575 euros (check the discounts) ECTS: 2 application deadline: 1st of June webpage: http://www.ru.nl/radboudsummerschool/courses/2017/positive-psychology-science-behind-flourishing/ Psychology of Fashion and Beauty Radboud University, The Netherlands dates: August, 7th - 11th fee: 525 euros (check the discounts) ECTS: 2 application deadline: 1st of June webpage: http://www.ru.nl/radboudsummerschool/courses/2017/psychology-fashion-beauty/ Decision Analysis: Theory & Practice Radboud University, The Netherlands dates: August, 7th – 18th fee: 1000 euros (check the discounts) ECTS: 4 application deadline: 1st of June webpage: http://www.ru.nl/radboudsummerschool/courses/2017/decision-analysis-theory-practice/ Buying Happiness: Introduction to Consumer Behaviour and Media Psychology Radboud University, The Netherlands dates: August 14th – 18th fee: 525 euros (check the discounts) ECTS: 2 application deadline: 1st of June webpage: http://www.ru.nl/radboudsummerschool/courses/2017/buying-happiness-introduction-consumer-behaviour/ Designing and Developing Responsible Organisations Radboud University, The Netherlands dates: August 14th – 18th fee: 450 euros (check the discounts) ECTS: 2 application deadline: 1st of June webpage: http://www.ru.nl/radboudsummerschool/courses/2017/designing-developing-responsible-organisations/ Introduction to Cognitive Neuroscience: From Molecule to Behaviour Radboud University, The Netherlands EXPERIENCE STORY: http://efpsastudytravelabroad.weebly.com/home/marijas-dutch-summer-school-experience dates: August, 14th – 18th fee: 450 euros (check the discounts) ECTS: 2 application deadline: 1st of June webpage: http://www.ru.nl/radboudsummerschool/courses/2017/introduction-cognitive-neuroscience-from-molecule/ Qualitative Methods Radboud University, The Netherlands dates: August, 14th – 18th fee: 550 euros (check the discounts) ECTS: 2 application deadline: 1st of June webpage: http://www.ru.nl/radboudsummerschool/courses/2017/qualitative-methods/ Stress & Cognition: From Basic Mechanisms to Psychopathology Radboud University, The Netherlands dates: August, 14th – 18th fee: 475 euros (check the discounts) ECTS: 2 application deadline: 1st of June webpage: http://www.ru.nl/radboudsummerschool/courses/2017/sress-cognition/ Prague Summer Psychology Prague, Czech Republic dates: various fee: differes application deadline: 1st of April webpage: https://www.ciee.org/study-abroad/czech-republic/prague/summer-psychology/ Summer School on Crime, Law and Psychology Prague, Czech Republic dates: July, 1st – 8th fee: 790 euros application deadline: 30th of March webpage: http://praguesummerschools.org/clp/ Vienna Summer – Psychology // Psychology & Society, Health Psychology & Communication Vienna, Austria dates: May, 26th – July, 7th fee: 6555 dollars application deadline: 31st of March webpage: https://www.iesabroad.org/study-abroad/programs/vienna-summer-psychology Investigating the Social Mind University of Kent, UK dates: July, 16th – 30th fee: 15000 pounds before May, 5th // 1650 pounds after May, 5th (scholarships available) webpage: https://www.kent.ac.uk/summerschools/programmes/psychology.html The future of health technology University of Twente, The Netherlands dates: August, 13th – 22nd fee: 555 euros before May, 24th // 695 euros after May, 24th webpage: https://www.utwente.nl/en/education/summer-school-curiousu/courses/future-of-health-technology/#revenue-driven-approach Health and happiness University of Twente, The Netherlands dates: August, 13th – 22nd fee: 555 euros before May, 24th // 695 euros after May, 24th webpage: https://www.utwente.nl/en/education/summer-school-curiousu/courses/health-happiness/#course-aim UCL Summer School: Population and Public Health
University College London, UK fee: 1850 pounds + 60 pounds application fee application deadline: 1st of June webpage: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/prospective-students/study-abroad-ucl/summer-school/modules/population-public-health UCL Summer School: Bussiness Psychology University College London, UK fee: 1850 pounds + 60 pounds application fee application deadline: 1st of June webpage: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/prospective-students/study-abroad-ucl/summer-school/modules/business-psychology UCL Summer School: Language and the Mind: An Introduction to Psycholinguistics University College London, UK fee: 1850 pounds + 60 pounds application fee application deadline: 1st of June webpage: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/prospective-students/study-abroad-ucl/summer-school/modules/language-and-the-mind UCL Summer School: Psychology in Action University College London, UK fee: 1850 pounds + 60 pounds application fee application deadline: 1st of June webpage: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/prospective-students/study-abroad-ucl/summer-school/modules/psychology-in-action UCL Summer School: Mental Health and the Mind University College London, UK fee: 1850 pounds + 60 pounds application fee application deadline: 1st of June webpage: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/prospective-students/study-abroad-ucl/summer-school/modules/mental-health-and-the-mind UCL Summer School: Evolution and Sexual Selection University College London, UK fee: 1850 pounds + 60 pounds application fee application deadline: 1st of June webpage: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/prospective-students/study-abroad-ucl/summer-school/modules/evolution-sexual-selection UCL Summer School: Science, Method and Rationality University College London, UK fee: 1850 pounds + 60 pounds application fee application deadline: 1st of June webpage: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/prospective-students/study-abroad-ucl/summer-school/modules/science-method-rationality Your name: Ivan Lepej City you visited: Krakow 1|Best food: Zapiekanki - a traditional street/after party food A Zapiekanka is an open-face sandwich made of half of a baguette or any other long roll of bread, topped with sautéed white mushrooms, cheese and sometimes other ingredients, and toasted until the cheese melts. But the best thing is the price to amount ratio. For only a few zloty you can get pretty full (I could not eat the whole thing, and my stomach is basically a never ending pit). After a night out there is nothing better :) 2|Best place to hang out: Just go to the old Jewish Quarter- Kazimierz. There you can find everything you need, from open food courts and caffes to cool little bars. This is also the centre of nightlife, so everything a young person could need you can find there. 3|Best memory: We arrived on Thursday and the first thing that I noticed was how the city was full of young people, even though it was not the weekend. Walking through the city and feeling that energy was simply unforgettable. 4|Best activity: Definitely visit Schindlers old factory. Even though the holocaust is a heavy subject, the museum was, simply put, the best museum I have ever visited. It really takes you in, you really feel how it was living in Krakow and Poland during WW2. It is interactive and uses text and video to recreate parts of the town during that period making the experience feel genuine and authentic. You will exit the exhibition thinking about what you know about the lives of the Jews during this troubling time. I especially liked how at the end there is a black and white book showing how both the Germans and the Jews (as well as Polish people) both did good and bad things and that history is not as black and white as it is always shown. 5|Best photo: Share the best of your favourite city!
Hello! Tell us something about yourself. Hi :) I'm Sarah from tiny Malta (if you don't know where it is, it's worth googling it :P ). I have recently graduated in Psychology and moved to Southampton, UK to study a Masters degree in Educational Management and Leadership. It has always been a dream of mine to move abroad and I took the opportunity to study while I take this big step towards a new life outside of Malta. What is the word that best describes your experience abroad? Freedom. Because Malta is such a small country, I’ve always felt a little bit limited, so this experience helped me gain more freedom to explore and see what my potential is. What was the worst experience you had there? Not finding pastizzi in every corner. Was there a situation that made you step outside of your comfort zone? Every single day something happens that makes me feel anxious. I am the perfect example of an introvert and it's really hard for me to make new friends and talk to people who I do not know. However, when you move to a new country you may have to push yourself to get to know people and move out of that awkward phase of that initial small talk. Where do you live? Was it difficult finding/renting a place? I currently live in a rental apartment with my boyfriend, which is very close to the University (around 15 min walk). We are in love with our new place, it has everything we need. However, we started looking for flats around 6 months prior to our move because we did not want to live in a shared house or student housing. It is pretty expensive to rent a flat in Southampton because most of the flats are unfurnished and do not cover any utility bills. Can you see yourself moving to UK? I don't see myself moving to the UK on a long-term basis, however this experience has confirmed that I want to live abroad and after my studies and I would like to try and make a move to a Scandinavian country. Why did you choose University of Southampton? I chose University of Southampton because it is in the top 1% of UK universities and is one of the founders of Russell Group. Also, the course is based heavily on research compared to other courses in other universities, which was one of my priorities when choosing a course. Did YOU study abroad? Share your story with us!
Your name: Anna Stekrova City you visited: London 1|Best food: Definitely Camden Food Market! The largest line-up of London Street food, KERB Camden Market is everything that’s great about London food - in 35 stalls, open 364 days of the year. Cocktails from Kamm & Sons, Korean-Mexican burritos from Kimchinary, bagels from Ghetto Grillz, ice cream from Blu Top – the list goes on! Located around beautiful Regents canal is just a cream of the crop. 2|Best place to hang out: Any place that tourists haven't found yet, really! As London is supercrowded with travellers, be it winter or summer, knowledge of hidden spots to hang out at, is much appreciated. One of my top is a lovely cocktail bar with good retro music housed in a former underground toilet in Kentish Town - appropriately named Ladies & Gentlemen. 3|Best memory: I don't have just one, each day in London is quite unique and adventurous. But I would say hosting my friends from abroad is always memorable and funny. We usually skip sightseeing and visit less common places and sometimes spend more than 20 hours out of house. Yes, London is city that never sleeps! 4|Best activity: 1) Deer-spotting in Richmond Park Richmond park is the largest of the capital's eight Royal Parks and the biggest enclosed space in London. If you go to Jubilee Plantation, you'll have nice views of the city skyline on a clear day, too. Have picnic, go horseback riding or simply get lost in all that wild nature, and do not forget to bring your camera with you! 2) The famous earthquake simulator at Natural History Museum It is a truly shaky experience! :) Also, did I mention that all of London's museums are admission-free! 3) Rent a city bike and feel the wind in your hair while cycling around Hyde park It only cost £2 and, to be honest, it is the one and only option how to see majority of the park, as it is so huge. Moreover, the ride around the lakes is very enjoyable and you can always stop to get an ice cream or (illegally) feed some friendly birds. Just pay attention to pedestrians and horse riders as you cycle. 5|Best photo: Share the best of your favourite city!
Your name: Mirna Cerovac City you visited: Sofia 1|Best food: Coming from Croatia, Bulgarian cuisine is not exactly unknown territory for me. Nevertheless, I enjoyed it so much, grilled meat and vegetables are definitely a must. I especially loved Divaka, very nice place with more than reasonable (by that I mean cheap) prices. 2|Best place to hang out: PARKS! It depends on the time of the year I suppose but Bulgarians L-O-V-E to spend time in the parks with friends after lectures or work - chitchatting, having a beer and just relaxing. 3|Best memory: Visiting Sofia in general because it was long-awaited reunion with some of my closest EFPSA friends :) 4|Best activity: Free Sofia Tour - even if your time in Sofia is limited this tour will give you nice overview of history of Sofia and it covers the most important sights in the city centre. Best of all - it's free. Share the best of your favourite city!
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