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Université Catholique de Louvain (UCL)

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4.06 / 5 based on 379 reviews
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Susana S
Universidad del País Vasco, San Sebastian, Spain
Political Science, Graduate, Independent
Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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Activities, Nightlife, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Activities
Nightlife
Travel
Overall
Personal comments
There were several cafes and fantastic places to go and have fun. I really liked going to the cinema.
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Susana S
Universidad del País Vasco, San Sebastian, Spain
Political Science, Graduate, Independent
Housing
Type of housing: residence
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: the same place
Why?
I would choose the same place because ii had a really good time and had the chance to meet people from different countries and cultures.
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Personal assessment
Cost
Facilities
Location
Cleanliness
Space
Personal comments
The University game the chance to find an apartment, but a friend told me about the residence and I thought it was a better option for me.
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Susana S
Universidad del País Vasco, San Sebastian, Spain
Political Science, Graduate, Independent
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Government assistance
Other sources of funding:
Government assistance
Work opportunities:
It was not legal for me to work
Personal spending habits
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Food, Telephone, Housing:
was more expensive than at home.
Overall:
was the same price as at home.
Nightlife, Travel:
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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Susana S
Universidad del País Vasco, San Sebastian, Spain
Political Science, Graduate, Independent
Academic
Course recommendations
During last year I learn lots of things and it was a riveting experience. I recommend this Masters degree whole-heartedly.
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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
It was really good, the only thing I would have liked could be doing an internship.
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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
Overall
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Susana S
Universidad del País Vasco, San Sebastian, Spain
Political Science, Graduate, Independent
Overall
I wish I had known...
Anything special.
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In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Academic reasons
4
Culture
4
Costs
4
Activities
2
Campus life
2
Party / people
2
Weather / location
4
Personal recommendation
I really liked the place, the University and the teachers.
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
4
Traveled
3
Improved language skills
4
Met people from other countries
4
Became more independent
4
Partied a lot
4
Experienced a change in life
4
Advanced my studies & career
4
Final comments
Going abroad is the best experience in life. You become more independent and value your family,your country and everything you have at home more than before.
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Susana S
Universidad del País Vasco, San Sebastian, Spain
Political Science, Graduate, Independent
Languages
Language of instruction: French
Was learning French a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
How much did you improve your French?
My level before: No problems in any areas (including slang)
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Social
Educational
Administrative / Institutional
Overall
Personal comments
I knwe the language and that year in belgium gave the chance to improve my french.
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