Type of housing: Apartment/House

Arranged by: Independently - My choice

If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House

Why? I was sharing this Apartment with 2 others studients, but everyone in his/her room. I think we had the best of sharing a house, but without being so many people as on campus. Our Apartment was also very central located and as in Brussels taxis are very expensive in order to come back home, when we were going out it wasn't so far (around 20 minutes walking). Brussels, in general, is quite safe.

Personal comments:
ULB only booked you a room on Solbosch Campus. There were 2 types of rooms, one for Belgian students, bigger, and the rest for foreigners. You must share a kitchen with 20 people. on La Plaine Campus, the situation is better, because you can share a room and a kitche with only another person. But also is more expensive. When I was around 10.000 BEF or more. ULB, if you are lucky and can find the right person, gives you a list with rooms. But the best way of finfing a place is by your one. Living on campus is good, but I prefered to live more centrally, having the oportunity of being on campus when we wanted party there, or in the center, where are the most of places to going out.

Type of housing: Apartment/House

Arranged by: Independently - My choice

If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House

Why? Because I like to be independant, have my own bathroom and kitchen. But if it's only a short stay, student housing provided by the University would also suffice

Personal comments:
As I went completely independent to Brussels to live with my boyfriend from Belgium there, I can't tell much about the housing situation at the Université Libre de Bruxelles.

Type of housing: Apartment/House

Arranged by: Independently - I had no other choice

If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House

Why? On campus is has too many rules, so I've heard...But I'm from holland, so arranging and moving is relatively easy, becuse I could just get a train and come. But if you come from far, maybe on-campus housing may be a good solution, but there are not many available (this semester just 3) so have a backup plan to search yourself.

Personal comments:
none

Type of housing: Apartment/House

Arranged by: Host university

If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House

Why? Is the best way of living if you are a student.

Personal comments:
They had an specific department and internet page where all the properties of students houses could announce them self so it was very easy to find house.

Type of housing: On campus

Arranged by: Host university

If returning, I would choose: On campus

Why? Because it was very easy life on campus residence.

Personal comments:
Very well organized, but a little bit discriminating for exchange students who had less space although they don't have parents' house close to them.

Type of housing: Apartment/House

Arranged by: Independently - I had no other choice

If returning, I would choose: On campus

Why? on campus it's easier to get in contact with local people, to speak french, ...

Personal comments:
living costs in Brussels are very expensive (compard to my home country Austria). at university it's much more cheaper

Type of housing: Apartment/House

Arranged by: Independently - I had no other choice

If returning, I would choose: On campus

Why? I wanted to live on campus from the beginning however Solvay Business School does not provide rooms for all exchange students. The number of available rooms is really limited.

Personal comments:
none

Type of housing: Apartment/House

Arranged by: Independently - I had no other choice

If returning, I would choose: On campus

Why? Living in an apartment I missed much student life.

Personal comments:
Finding an apartment in Brussels is as difficult and expensive as in any other major European city.

Type of housing: A room exchange

Arranged by: Host university

If returning, I would choose: A room exchange

Why? it is more confortable, and yo have the chance to live by your own

Personal comments:
it was fantastic, with a lot of opportunities to know the culture, language, etc..

Type of housing: Apartment/House

Arranged by: Independently - My choice

If returning, I would choose: No changes!

Why? I would not change my actual location because the place where I live it's really perfect. With 9 other students from differents countries, with a good living together, in a pretty house in a very nice neighborhood and really near of the university. Really! I couldn't have asked for more!!!

Personal comments:
The experience of doing an Erasmus exchange is being really positive. Brussels is a good place for doing it and, in addition, the Free University of Brussels is a quite good host university. It's true that sometimes it seems that the erasmus students can suppose a hindrance for some teachers, but in general, the environment is too cozy and trying a system different from the own one, is always a very productive experience. Sure!

Type of housing: A room exchange

Arranged by: Independently - I had no other choice

If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House

Why? I like my independence and freedom. Plus rental prices in brussels are a bargan compared to ireland.

Personal comments:
Affordable, quality not the best.

Type of housing: On campus

Arranged by: Independently - I had no other choice

If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House

Why? More Independence

Personal comments:
excellent for students wanting to study in a peaceful environment. very safe and right beside university.

Type of housing: A room exchange

Arranged by: Independently - I had no other choice

If returning, I would choose: A room exchange

Why? Independence

Personal comments:
Residence is good and comfortable but living in your own apartment is more flexible.

Type of housing: Apartment/House

Arranged by: Independently - My choice

If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House

Why? Freedom and indipendence

Personal comments:
Great experience,but the person who gave me the house wasn't clear

Type of housing: Apartment/House

Arranged by: Independently - My choice

If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House

Why? Because It was a very useful experience for me.On one hand sharing the appartment with people from other countries and knowing different cultures and languages and on the other hand knowing myself and developing house and life skills.

Personal comments:
It was an amazing experience, I had the opportunity to know and learn in the "École Polytechnique" and "Solvay Business School of Management" and meeting people from Belgium and other countries due to the open city.

Type of housing: On campus

Arranged by: Host university

If returning, I would choose: On campus

Why? I liked the experience

Personal comments:
I was living with another girl in a studio and it went pretty well.

Type of housing: On campus

Arranged by: Host university

If returning, I would choose: On campus

Why? because is next to all the facilities of the university

Personal comments:
good, for the specific price

Type of housing: Apartment/House

Arranged by: Independently - My choice

If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House

Why? I like to be indipendent, but always living with other people

Personal comments:
It was a nice appartement, in a 6 floor building, of about 60 meter2 with 2 bedrooms,a livingroom. kitchen and bathroom. It was cery well located in a young and multiethnic quartier and it was also close to the centre and the university.

Type of housing: A room exchange

Arranged by: Independently - My choice

If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House

Why? I'd rather the owner didn´t live in the same house where I live

Personal comments:
none

Type of housing: Apartment/House

Arranged by: Independently - I had no other choice

If returning, I would choose: A room in a building with other rooms

Why? FReedom, but also possibility to know more people

Personal comments:
none