1. When & where will AEGEE Spring Agora 2008 take place?

AEGEE Spring Agora will take place in Ljubljana ( Republic of Slovenia ). The official agenda for Spring Agora Ljubljana ‘A Journey that Matters' will be from Wednesday 30th April 2008 (arrival day + registration of AEGEE-Europe) until Saturday 3rd May 2008 (evening with the announcement of election results) BUT participants are encouraged to stay until Sunday 4th May 2008 so to make Sunday, the departure day for all of you. For the night between Saturday/Sunday, the lodging place will still be available for all participants.

2. How to apply?

Follow the link www.zeus.aegee.org/statutory/ag0804/ . Click on 'My application' and then on the 'Apply now' link. You'll be asked to log in first. This will enable you to edit the application afterwards in case of changes. It will also give you the possibility to check if your local board has accepted your application, and which participant type and order they assigned you. Next to that, based on the data stored in your account we will try to pre-fill your application form. If you are member of a Contact, you don't have an aegee.org account yet. Click on 'For Contacts' in the menu, and then on the 'Apply now' link. You will not be able to change your application after applying. Members of other bodies than Contacts that have forgotten their aegee.org account, and are not able to recover it should use the 'Apply now' button on the 'For Contacts' page.

Applying for the Agora does NOT automatically mean that you are accepted because the list of accepted participants will be available in the middle of March. Note that the whole running of the applications is decided by the Chairperson as is the selection of the participants. The number of the participants from each antenna depends on how many members this antenna has. AEGEE-Ljubljana does not choose the participants at all. Please note: until you are accepted (meaning you are in the participants list) you are advised not to book any tickets, as only after the selection has been made you can be sure of your participation.

3. What is the participation fee?

The fees of AEGEE Spring Agora Ljubljana are as following:

4. What is included in the fee?

In the fee is included accommodation for four nights, three meals per day, the transport within official activities, the entrances to clubs, the program. Note that if you decide to stay in the city centre after the last organized carriage, you will have to take a taxi or bus on your own.

5. How is with the lodging before and after Agora?

The organizers of Spring Agora Ljubljana 2008 provide accommodation only for four nights (as specified above). If you decide to come to Ljubljana few days before the event or stay few days longer it is your own responsibility to organize accommodation for yourself. There are several hostels in Ljubljana which you might consider as possible options:

• Hostel Celica: www.hostelcelica.com
• Alibi Hostels: www.alibi.si
• Simbol Hostel: www.simbol.si/en/index.php
• Fluxus Hostel: www.fluxus-hostel.com/en/
• Vila Veselova: www.v-v.si

For some more hostels follow www.hostelworld.com/findabed.php?OrderBy=price .

6. Do I need a visa to come to Slovenia ?

You can find more information in the menu ''Participants'', ''Visa information'' by following

http://www.mzz.gov.si/en/embassies_diplomatic_missions_and_consulates_general/#c1153

7. What do I need to bring to Spring Agora 2008 in Ljubljana ?

First of, you need documents ( valid ID card/passport - essential for non-EU countries) and student's ID card, because it may give some discounts. You should also bring appropriate clothing, sleeping bag, mattress (or something to sleep on). Please note that we have holidays in Slovenia on the 1 st and 2 nd May, so during this time the opening hours of the shops will be very limited. You are advised to bring all your necessities with you.

8. What is the currency in Slovenia ?

Slovenian currency is Euro. It is highly recommended to change your money in your home country, because of the holidays. However most of the ATMs also accept Maestro, Mastercard, Visa for cash withdrawal, normally with some additional charge, depending on your home bank.

9. What is the weather like in Slovenia ? What will the temperatures be at the end of April?

The climate in Ljubljana (in central part of the country) is continental. At the end of April/ beginning of May you can expect spring weather with possibility of rain. The temperatures can be from as freezing as 0 °C to as warm as 24 °C. So, do not forget to bring appropriate clothing. We advise you to check the weather forecast before departure, you can look at:

http://www.ljubljana-tourism.si/en/basic_info/weather/

http://www.weather-forecast.com/locations/Ljubljana/forecasts/latest

http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/5day.shtml?world=4574 .

10. I am a vegetarian, will there be special meals provided for me?

Yes, there will be special menus meant for vegetarians, however you should not forget to inform us about that.

11. Is safe to drink tap water in Slovenia ?

Yes.

12. Is there any restriction on the use of tobacco products?

Like in several EU countries (for example Great Britain , Italy , Finland ) smoking is not allowed within closed public spaces. Pubs, bars, clubs usually have an arranged outdoor space meant for smoking or special glass room used exclusively for smoking.