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Culture, Fun and Croatian Sun
AEGEE-Zagreb
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Type
Thematic category
Theme
Cities visited
Dates
Thursday, July 11th
Travel Summer University (TSU)
Other
Getting to know the Croatian culture,
heritage, traditions and sports
Zagreb, Split, Zadar, Zrće Beach
Calendar
July
To Thursday, July 25th
Event fee 180€
Participants 35
Optional fee 40€
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Optional fee used for
Alternative programme
to the optional fee
Confirmation
Lodging
Provided meals
1. visiting Samobor and Wine road; 2. a trip
to Plitvice lakes
1. picnic and board games; 2. picnic
Pay 60% of the fee in advance
student dormitory and gym
Breakfast, dinner
Contact email tsuaegeezg2013 gmail.com
Website
Facebook
Coordinator phone +385981615838
University support
Suitable for disabled
participants
Activities
Required special
equipment
Languages used
http://aegeezagreb.wix.com/tsu2013-...
https://www.facebook.com/CultureFun...
No
No
sleeping bag, mattress,
sunscreen,comfortable shoes,mosquito
repellent
English, Croatian
* traditional Croatian sports and dances
* aqua aerobic
* sightseeing
* beach activities
* games and competitions
Ideal participant
Energetic, athletic, full of positive spirit and interested in discovering
Croatia.
Pictures (click to view)
Event description
Considering yourself a good expert on culture, but never heard that Licitar heart,
Diocletian's Palace and Plitvice Lakes belong to the UNESCO's list? Sports-fan, but never
played "picigin" or "balote"? And what is "glagoljica", after all? If at least one of these
questions seem interesting, keep reading. If not... let's face it, it does.
During the Summer University, AEGEE-Zagreb will lead you through our small, but lovely
country. They say that the shape of our border reminds of a bird (maybe a seagull?) in
flight. Indeed, this is exactly how we hope to make you feel during this Travel Summer
University - flying.
First of all, let's talk about departure point. The city of Zagreb. The biggest city. Agram,
Zagabria, Zágráb, Zagrep, Zahreb. The capital of Croatia. Nearly 1 million inhabitants.
Looks like Central Europe, breaths like Western Balkans.
The most common first impression people make about Zagreb is: "Looks like Vienna!",
"Looks like Budapest!", "Reminds me of Bratislava or Prague!". And they are all right. The
time spent inside the Austro- Hungarian Monarchy has left its legacy visible everywhere -
museums, Croatian National Theater, the Upper City, the main "Jelačić" square, the main
market "Dolac", University of Zagreb. Still, Zagreb wouldn't be so unique without its special
addition - Balkan's fragrance.
But what is in it for you? During your stay here, you will have the opportunity to enjoy
awesome sightseeing and workshops, as well as amazing opening ceremony. Zagreb is
also the place where the Best Night of 'Em All, a.k.a European Night, will take the place. In
the end, there is a trip to Jarun, the biggest lake in Zagreb, also known as "Zagreb's Sea".
In order to make you less sad about leaving Zagreb, there is a special treat - National Park
"Plitvice Lakes" which is going to be one of our stops on our way to Split. Even though it's
become a cliché to describe something as breathtaking as Plitvice Lakes, it's still important
to call things with their real names, and that is exactly what we're doing here. And seriously,
the most common first reaction to this place is literally a person with a mouth open in a silly,
cartoon-like manner and staying like that for a couple of seconds. But don't worry, you
won't look that unattractive for much too long - very soon, one among many enthusiastic
tourists, will interrupt you to comment this Mother Nature's gift.
And finally - Dalmatia, Split and sea! Again - looks like Mediterranean, feels like Balkans!
This is the city of omnipresent beauty; food, drinks, architecture, sea, and people -
everything looks perfect. This is also the right place to learn how to play "picigin". This sport
is utterly simple, played in the sea. But, if still facing some problems during the game, don't
worry, local "seagulls" will be more than willing to help. However, since Split can offer much
more than just enjoying the perfect sea and admiring handsome locals, there will be a great
amount of time devoted to sightseeing, workshops and parties in some of the most
beautiful Croatian night clubs.