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Katholieke Universiteit Leuven

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4.10 / 5 based on 517 reviews
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quetzal95
Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Madrid, Spain
Journalism, Undergraduate, Erasmus
Academic
Course recommendations
Law Faculty is specilly well-Known abroad and one of the most prestigious institutions of Europe. I recommend courses on International Relations.
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My academic experiences
Quality of courses
Variety of courses
Access to resources
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
none
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My opinion of the university assessment
Exams at end of course
Exams throughout the course
Essays and/or projects at the end of course
Essays and/or projects throughout the course
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quetzal95
Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Madrid, Spain
Journalism, Undergraduate, Erasmus
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: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Social
Educational
Administrative / Institutional
Overall
Personal comments
At the first moment it was not very easy to communicate in all areas with everybody but as soon as you start to feel relaxed, confortable with your new way of life and with the people you meet there... things go better and better.
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quetzal95
Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Madrid, Spain
Journalism, Undergraduate, Erasmus
Overall
I wish I had known...
it is better to look for accommodation just in Leuven
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Academic reasons
4
Culture
3
Costs
2
Activities
4
Campus life
4
Party / people
4
Weather / location
2
Personal recommendation
Your time will be better if you take part in some universitary activities (sports, theatre...)
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
3
Traveled
4
Improved language skills
4
Met people from other countries
4
Became more independent
4
Partied a lot
4
Experienced a change in life
3
Advanced my studies & career
4
Final comments
it is easy to travel around Europe and it is also very cheap.
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quetzal95
Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Madrid, Spain
Journalism, Undergraduate, Erasmus
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
Because at home I live with my parents and during my Erasmus year I had to rent an appartment
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Food, Telephone, Housing, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Nightlife:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand text books
Second-hand household items
Computers / Internet
Administrative
Money from home
Personal comments
none
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quetzal95
Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Madrid, Spain
Journalism, Undergraduate, Erasmus
Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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Activities, Nightlife, Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Activities
Nightlife
Travel
Overall
Personal comments
Wink, GuekocKs cafe, Oudmark...
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quetzal95
Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Madrid, Spain
Journalism, Undergraduate, Erasmus
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
Because my experience in that sense (accommodation) was great
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Personal assessment
Cost
Facilities
Location
Cleanliness
Space
Personal comments
none
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