Why do Croatian kids change into slippers at school? And what’s up with police officers in American schools? In this episode of Croatian/American, Gaj and Cody trade stories about their school days and highlight the surprising contrasts between the two systems. They cover everything from start dates (Croatia in September, the U.S. in mid-August) to Croatia’s oral exams and benches versus the U.S.'s individual desks and suspensions. Cody’s confused about Croatia’s weekly schedule changes, while Gaj can’t wrap his head around American kindergarten being a grade. They also dig into funding differences, swimming lessons in Croatia, and the question: what makes a good teacher?