The aim of this thesis is to use a semi-structured interview to examine international students who have spent one or more semesters at the University of Zadar, about the quality of their socio-cultural and academic adjustment focusing on inclusion among students of the home institution. The topic of intercultural inclusion is omnipresent in the daily life of almost every country, not only because of the enhanced EU strategy regarding student exchange, but also because of the inclusion of refugees who are also in the process of cultural inclusion. This paper aims to draw attention to the reasons why it is important to prepare students to study abroad in a new culture. Therefore, the most important theories of cultural inclusion that seek to explain the process itself and the challenges that arise in phases will be addressed. During the interview, the students talked about their personality, motivation to go abroad and expressed their satisfaction with the overall organization. It was examined whether they befriended any local students and whether students remained in contact, which is an important indicator of successful inclusion. The need to establish good connections with several foreign universities is also emphasized, and the advantages of high-quality connections will be stated. As there is a lack of qualitative research about international students in the newer EU member states, this research could be useful for future research in this area.