<p>In this episode, Gaj and Cody compare the academic landscapes of Croatia and the U.S., uncovering stark differences and curious parallels. They explore the American campus experience, with dorm life and sprawling universities, versus Croatia's less centralized system. They discuss how U.S. higher education offers everything from community colleges to Ivy League institutions, while Croatia keeps things simple (and tuition-free).</p>

In this episode, Gaj and Cody compare the academic landscapes of Croatia and the U.S., uncovering stark differences and curious parallels. They explore the American campus experience, with dorm life and sprawling universities, versus Croatia's less centralized system. They discuss how U.S. higher education offers everything from community colleges to Ivy League institutions, while Croatia keeps things simple (and tuition-free).

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Why do Croats lounge over a cup of coffee for hours? What’s the American equivalent to Čokolino? And what’s the deal with mandatory tipping? In this podcast friends and colleagues Gaj Tomaš, a Croat and Cody McClain Brown, an American but nativized Croatian, explore the charming (and less charming) sides of life in their respective countries. In each episode, they’ll tackle a new topic—whether it’s food, healthcare, or measurement units—and compare how it’s seen and experienced in Croatia and the USA.

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