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College of Europe

College of Europe, Dijver 11, B-8000 Brugge, Belgium, Bruges
4.41 / 5 based on 48 reviews.
Description:
The College of Europe is a unique and innovative postgraduate institute specialising in European education and training, which it has been pioneering at its Bruges campus since 1949, and since 1994 also at its campus at Natolin Warsaw. Intensive programmes are offered in European integration issues, with particular emphasis on law, economics, political and social sciences. At Natolin issues relating to economic, legal and political transition and the accession of the countries of Central Europe to the European Union receive special attention. The college's student body and teaching staff reflect, in a truly European microcosm, the continent's cultural diversity.


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85% of students recommend
48 reviews
Housing
4.4/5
 All experiences (48)
Student life
4.4/5
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Academic
4.7/5
 4 stars (18)
Languages
4.8/5
 3 stars (0)
Expenses
3.9/5
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Overall
4.5/5
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“One of the best things I've ever done.” Read Review
mapleleaf, Canada

College of Europe review by mapleleaf

Review by mapleleaf, Queen's University, Kingston, Canada
European Studies, Independent
HOUSING    
Personal assessment
Cost
KEY:
Couldn't have asked for more.
Pretty good.
Could've been better, but didn't lessen the overall experience.
Disappointing.
Facilities
Location
Cleanliness
Space
Type of housing: Residences
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Residence
Why? Great way to get to know students of many nationalities
Personal comments:
Picturesque settings, privacy, architecture - all pretty great.
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STUDENT LIFE    
Personal social experience
Activities
KEY:
Amazing! Hardly had time to study.
Plenty to do when I had the time.
So-so.
Did not get involved.
Nightlife
Travel
Overall
Describe host city: Student life dominates the city
Activities, Nightlife: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal comments:
De Garre, Damme, Great National Parties
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ACADEMIC       5.0 / 5
My academic experiences
Quality of courses
KEY:
Fantastic.
Pretty good.
Could've been a bit better.
Disappointing.
Variety of courses
Availability/access to resources
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with other international students
Interaction with local students
Course recommendations:



My opinion of the university assessment
Exams at end of course
KEY:
Liked it.
It was alright.
A bit annoying.
Didn't like it.
Exams throughout the course
Essays and/or projects at the end of course.
Essays and/or projects throughout the course
Overall
Personal comments:
none

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Language difficulties
Social
KEY:
No problems.
I coped pretty well.
Sometimes it was difficult.
It was a constant struggle.
Educational
Administrative / Institutional
Overall
Language of instruction: French
Local language was: Different than language of instruction.
Was learning French a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my French
Was learning the local language a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my knowledge
How much did you improve your French?
My level before: At ease in most situations
My level after: At ease in most situations
How much did you improve your local language?
My level before: Did not speak it
My level after: Basic phrases
Personal comments:
Excellent opportunity to build language skills.
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EXPENSES    
The accessibility of student needs
Second-hand text books
KEY:
Very easy.
Minimal effort.
Accessible but required effort.
Almost impossible.
Second-hand household items
Computers / Internet
Administrative
Money from home
Main source of funding:
Government assistance
Other sources of funding:
Family
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits:
Telephone: was more expensive than at home.
Food, Nightlife: was the same price as at home.
Travel, Overall, Housing: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
none
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OVERALL    
Important to choosing this university...
Academic reasons
KEY:
Very Important.
Important.
Not really important.
Unimportant.
Culture
Costs
Activities
Campus life
Party / people
Weather / Location
I wish I had known...
Not really. I had visited the campus before, so I had a good idea of what to expect.
In my opinion:
Most people loved it.



During my experience abroad, I ...
Became familiar with another culture
KEY:
Happened all the time.
Happened quite a lot.
Happened a bit.
Didn't happen.
Traveled
Improved language skills
Met people from other countries
Became more independent
Partied a lot
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies/career
Personal recommendation:
Not to be missed.



FINAL COMMENTS

One of the best things I've ever done.
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