We asked the University of Ljubljana what they know about Belfast

In Northern Ireland, we are often told about the positive image we want to present to the world. How Belfast is a major player in the global tourism market, and that the very mention of it conjures images of the Titanic and Game of Thrones.

We took to the University of Ljubljana, with its thriving community of international students, to put this to the test.

Peter, third year, Psychology –  from Slovenia

Maybe it’s the accent

Yeah, I know a lot. I know Glasgow. I know Edinburgh. No… Is that Scotland? OK, Maybe I don’t know anything.

Anna, second year, Animal Biotechnology – from Italy

Only a day?

I was in Belfast for a day. Its okay, I’d recommend it.

Jose Luis, fourth year, Social Work – from Spain

We were hoping you wouldn’t mention that

I read online a little about the, what is it? The IRA, but I don’t know much. I can’t comment.

Mojca, fourth year, Architecture – from Slovenia

Yeah, fair enough

I know the weather isn’t good. I don’t know, I saw Angela’s Ashes. It just looks kind of dreary.

Lenni and Meike, third year, Political Science – from Germany

We do love our fields

Probably the scenery. Green hills, fields, stuff like that.

Philip, second year, Sociology – from Slovenia

Priorities

Northern Ireland? No I don’t know very much about that. Do you maybe have a lighter on you?

Betsy, third year, Anthropology – from ROI

Not great, no

I saw the thing about marriage equality in the news the other week. That’s not great.

Marianthi, third year, Business – from Greece

We don’t know

I like Lord of the Dance. Are they from Northern Ireland? They’re really cool.

Jack, third year, English and Philosophy – from England

What else?

Jamie Vardy.