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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
At home I live with my parents which means I'm not directly responsible for costs associated with food, telephone and accommodation. Concerning travel, I benefited from being in Belgium and hence centrally placed in Europe, to travel Both within Belgium and outside it - to Germany and to the Czech Republic.
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Food, Telephone, Housing, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Nightlife:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
How much did you improve your English?
My level before: At ease in most situations
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
In terms of languages, the academic side involved english-taught courses. Having a bilingual diploma I am completely fluent in English, hence having no difficulties academically. Dutch, the language spoken in Leuven was unknown to me before going to Belgium. Since my stay wasn't for too long I didn't get involved in Dutch courses. In terms of French, spoken in Brussels and widely throughout part of Belgium, I had everyday knowledge that was further developed.
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Overall
I wish I had known...
If I'd known it was such a great experience I might have considered applying for one whole year instead of one semester only.
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In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
All in all it was an amazing experience! The greatest problem was finding a house that would stand up to my expectations.
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
Met people from other countries
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies & career
Final comments
A wonderful, self-enriching experience advisable to all those with curiosity to move beyond frontiers.
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Academic
My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
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Essays and/or projects at the end of course
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Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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Activities, Nightlife: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
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Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
It was an amazing experience, so I would be readily willing to repeat it. Considering that Leuven has university buildings spread all over the city, the advantages associated with being on campus aren't really applicable.
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Personal comments
Finding a single room in Leuven was an easy task, yet I was looking for a studio which proved much more complex.
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