# Discovering the World - Savonia AMK

> During the event, students shared information to other students about exchange opportunities, giving them the opportunity to learn about Savonia’s international partners and how to include internationality in their studies.

## Event Overview
On 22 February, the Savonian Campus Heart was filled with multiple languages and cultures at the Discover World event. Savonian exchange students, exchange students currently studying at Savonia, and staff working in internationalisation presented various exchange study opportunities. EU4DUAL guests and other partners visiting Savonia for the International Staff Week also attended the event.

## Exploring International Opportunities
The event provided a platform for students to learn about Savonia’s international partners and how to integrate international experiences into their degree programmes. At country-specific stands, attendees were introduced to the culture and higher education institutions of several countries.

## Spotlight: Slovenia
At the Slovenia stand, Manca Kastelic Hervd and Marko Višček shared insights about their home country and their experiences as exchange students.

"We came to Kuopio and Savonia at the beginning of the year. We were interested in going on exchange because we wanted to learn something completely new and see completely different environments. In Finland, we have really been able to experience something new! We don’t have winters like this in Slovenia, even if it does snow sometimes," said Manca and Marko.

Both students attend the University of Novo Mesto, which was founded in 2017.

"Novo mesto is a rather small university and in many respects we are still in the process of building and developing the university. We strongly recommend an exchange in Slovenia, and if you can’t find a suitable degree programme at Novo Mesto, there are plenty of options at other universities. Slovenia is a small country with a lot of potential. We have a lot of beautiful nature, which offers great opportunities for hiking, trekking, swimming and other outdoor activities in your free time."