5 Things I Wish I Knew Before Moving to Slovakia 🇸🇰

Moving to Slovakia for Erasmus or an ESC volunteering project? In this video, my guest Berra and I share our honest experiences, culture shocks, and essential tips we wish we knew before arriving in Bratislava! 🇸🇰✨ From monthly living costs, grocery store hacks (Lidl vs. Billa), public transportation discounts, to navigating nightlife, dating, and making genuine friends abroad we cover everything you need to know before you arrive. If you find this guide helpful, don't forget to Like, Comment, and Subscribe to follow along for more student life & travel content! 💞 ⏱️ Timestamps / Chapters 00:00 - Highlights & Intro 00:52 - Making Friends in Erasmus / ESC 02:33 - Nightlife & Erasmus Parties in Bratislava 03:43 - Real Cost of Living & Monthly Budget (€300–€500) 05:28 - Public Transportation & IDS BK App Tips 06:27 - Biggest Everyday Surprises 06:50 - Grocery Shopping (Lidl vs. Billa & ISIC Discounts) 07:48 - What to Pack & Weather Realities 08:36 - Solo Traveling & Nomad Table App 10:40 - Favorite Trips (Poland & University Perks) 11:33 - Slovak Culture Shocks (Quiet Hours & Rules) 13:12 - How to Make Friends (ESN Events & Bumble BFF) 14:17 - The Dating Scene in Erasmus 15:56 - Bratislava Cafes, Bar Hours & Nightlife Limits 17:05 - First Week Challenges & Feeling Lonely 19:00 - Things We Wish We Did More Of 19:51 - Our Funniest "I Have No Idea What I'm Doing" Moments 22:23 - Final Hot Take on Making Genuine Friends 📱 Mentioned Apps & Tools IDS BK (Public Transit in Bratislava) Bolt (Affordable Rideshare) Nomad Table (Connecting with Solo Travelers) Bumble BFF (Making Friends Abroad) Lidl Plus (Student & Grocery Discounts) #Bratislava #Erasmus #Slovakia #StudyAbroad #StudentLife #ESCLife #LivingInBratislava