FAQ
1. What are
the other costs besides tuition?
2. How do I get to Belgrade?
3. Will someone meet me upon
my arrival?
4.
What is the cost of the meals that are not included in the
program?
5.
Can I transfer the course credits to my home university?
6.
What are the possible pay arrangements?
7.
How much money should I bring?
8.
Is it safe to travel to Serbia?
9. Is
Belgrade a safe cities?
10.
Do I need visa to enter Serbia?
11.
What if I get sick?
12.
Will I have any free time to go site seeing or travel independently?
13.
What can I do in my free time?
14. What
should I take?
15. Where can I find out more about Serbia?
1. What are
the other costs besides tuition?
Students are responsible for
paying the following expenses:
- Transportation
to and from Belgrade
- Travel
interruption and Health Insurance
- Meals
that are not included in the program
- Personal
spending money for gifts and entertainment
- Any
tips and gratuities
- Visa
or other related travel documents
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2. How do I get to Belgrade?
Belgrade is easily accessible from any European city and from there you
will get to Zadar easily either by bus or train. The international
airport in Belgrade- "Nikola Tesla" is located approximately 20 kilometres
away from downtown and has daily connections from/to
major European cities. It is easy to get to Belgrade from all major
European cities by train or bus as well. Please,
consult your local travel agent for the most convenient travel
option.
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3. Will someone meet me upon
my arrival?
Yes, our staff will meet you at the
airport, bus or train station on July 30, 2007 and provide
transportation to the dormitory.
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4.
What is the cost of the meals that are not included in the
program?
Several meals are
included in the program's cost. For example, all breakfasts are
included. Also during field trips and community service projects
meals will be included.
Students are
responsible for the remaining meals. Lunch and dinner can be
purchased in the dorms for 2 - 3 USD. You can also eat out in one
of the many restaurants serving either Serbian or ethnic dishes.
The average cost of meal with drink and tip included is around 3-5
USD.
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5.
Can I transfer the course credits to my home university?
Yes, you will most likely
need to obtain
approval from your university prior to the program. The
transcripts will be issued by Megatrend University of Applied
Sciences. Each course
meets for 36 lecture hours and is worth 3 Canada/US credits. Each
student takes two courses- Multiculturalism, as the mandatory one,
and one elective (Diplomacy or Globalization).
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6.
What are the possible pay arrangements?
The accepted participants will receive further details on the
payment options available. After making the non-refundable
deposit, students can choose to pay the remaining part of their
tuition in two installments.
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7.
How much money should I bring?
We suggest you bring 300-450 USD for a month. Of course, it depends on
your personal needs; however, 350 USD should be more than enough
for meals, entertainment, small gifts and souvenirs. Useful
information is that you should take into account the nightlife
expenses since all bars and clubs are open seven days a week for tourists and young people who like to go
out. Also, Belgrade and Serbia have a wide variety of cultural
events, from concerts, festivals to all kinds of performances you
might wish to see.
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8.
Is it safe to travel to Serbia?
Absolutely! If you are concerned
about the safety of traveling to Serbia, we can assure you that
there is no danger or anything that should concern you. The best
guarantee you can get is our statistical information which states
that each year (especially during the summer) Serbia hosts more
than tenths of thousands of tourists. Also, this is a peaceful
region with a nice climate so you should not worry about weather
disasters either.
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9.
Is Belgrade a safe cities?
Belgrade
is absolutely
safe cities both during night and day and you should not worry
about safety. People are very kind and hospitable throughout
Serbia. Belgrade is the capital of Serbia and the biggest city in
the Balkans where people are used to tourists and foreigners.
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10.
Do I need visa to enter Belgrade?
For
citizens of most countries a valid
passport is sufficient to enter Serbia. Unfortunately citizens of
some countries need visa when coming to Serbia.
To
obtain a visa, participants should apply in the nearest Serbian consulate or embassy
with the official letter of invitation we will provide
for them.
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11.
What if I get sick?
Our ground staff will be there to help you so contact them immediately. There are hospitals and clinics in all major towns, and health
centres, as well as pharmacies, in all smaller places. For
patients whose lives are in danger, there is emergency transport
by air (helicopter). On weekends and public
holidays in high season, when highest density of traffic is
expected, police helicopters with medical teams supervise the
major roads. Foreign tourists do not have to pay for medical services if there
is a signed health insurance convention between Serbia and their
country of origin. Health care costs for tourists from a country
that does not have a signed convention with Serbia are paid
directly by the user in accordance with listed prices. W
strongly recommend obtaining an international health insurance to
avoid any possible costs of this kind.
Pharmacies in Belgrade are easy to identify by the bright green
medical and cross logo located outside doors. Pharmacies are well
equipped with medicines for the common cold and prescriptions, all
at reasonable prices.
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12.
Will I have any free time to go site seeing or travel independently?
Yes, you will have free afternoons and weekends. There should be enough
time for exploring the sights of Belgrade and visiting
nearby villages, cities. You could even take weekend trips to neighboring countries!
Serbia
is situated near Hungary,
Austria
and
Greece and it
would take you only a few of hours to reach
Budapest
or you may take an overnight train to visit Athens and Vienna. Yet, we would recommend exploring the sights of
Serbia’s beautiful
countryside. There are
many historical cities and sights as well as national parks that
would surely amaze you. Besides cultural sights
Serbia is
determined to base its tourist activities on culture and natural
beauty.
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13.
What can I do in my free time?
Belgrade is
definitely a city where you cannot be bored and we ensure you that
you will be provided with a special program with additional
activities and sightseeing. Whether you are keen on cultural
happenings, music festivals or sporting events, Belgrade has a lot
to offer.
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14. What
should I take?
Accepted participants will
receive a "packing list" in their welcome package. All
information about the climate, tradition and additional
information that could help you in deciding on what you will take
with you, you can find on the web sites stated below.
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15. Where can I
find out more about Belgrade and Serbia?
Here are some useful links:
http://www.tob.co.yu/english/index.html
http://www.beograd.org.yu/cms/view.php?id=220
http://www.serbia-tourism.org/
http://www.mfa.gov.yu/
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