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4.06 / 5 based on 379 reviews

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Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
Personal comments
The accommodation is arranged one year in advanced; so the erasmus student we don't have much to choose.
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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
Personal comments
All the different circles should be visited.
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Overall
I wish I had known...
I would like have known the list of subjects the UCL teach before going there.
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In my opinion:
I loved it but I'm not sure everybody would.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Chose as many as possible subjects in French, avoid the subjects in English in order to improve the french level.
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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
The best advantage of Belgium is that is well-conected and the train conection is excellent. You can visit France, Luxembourg, Holland, Germany only from 2 hours by train.
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Academic
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Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
My opinion of the university assessment
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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: At ease in most situations
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
I always speak french and my french leves has improved a lot since I am in Louvain.
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
Family
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Food, Housing:
was more expensive than at home.
Telephone, Overall:
was the same price as at home.
Nightlife, Travel:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items