Blog Rijeka 2025

We all arrived in Rijeka the day before the official start of the International Carnival School INCASO 2025. With some free time on our hands, we decided to explore the city — and of course, get a feel for the local bar scene. It was a relaxed and fun way to ease into the week …

The day started in the best possible way — with a tasty burek to get us ready for what was ahead. Once we arrived at school, we jumped right into a tour of Rijeka, where we learned all about the city’s rich and fascinating history. Our guide took us through the old streets, the port …

Our third day in Rijeka was packed from start to finish—equal parts educational, cultural, and social. The morning began with an intercultural communication workshop, where we explored how culture shapes the way we connect with one another. It was fascinating to see how different backgrounds influence communication styles, and it sparked some great conversations within …

By Day 4, we were fully into the rhythm of things—and it was time to focus on delivering. The morning was all about working on our group presentation. We were tasked with introducing Howest and Bruges to the other international students. It was a good chance to reflect on where we come from, what we …

After a long night, we kicked off the day a bit rough, helped along by gloomy weather, but our schedule kept the energy high. We visited a pharmacy museum, where we got a fascinating look at how pharmacy has evolved over the years. One surprising fact? Cocaine was once used as a medical substance. Wild, …

The morning began with us having to do a presentation about our project. After a week of brainstorming, collaborating, and refining our ideas, my team and I presented our startup project. The task was to map Rijeka’s traditions to corporate social responsibility (CSR) principles—a unique challenge that pushed us to think creatively about how technology …