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4.08 / 5 based on 123 reviews
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Brian D
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
In general, accommodation and socialising in UL is cheaper
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Housing, Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Food, Telephone:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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Academic
My academic experiences
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Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
My opinion of the university assessment
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Essays and/or projects at the end of course
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Overall
I wish I had known...
That my accommodation was to be based on the campus located many kilometres from the main University campus in the city
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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
If going, base yourself in the city campus and try and avoid hanging out with English speakers every day!
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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
If your goal is to learn French, it would be better to go to a university in France.
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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: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
My level after: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
Not a good place to learn French, being an English speaker the Belgians were very enthusiatic about speaking English to me and this made it more difficult to acquire French naturally
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Housing
Type of housing: A room exchange
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: City Centre Halls
Why?
The campus halls out in the suburbs were way too far away from the main University campus in the city, nightlife, facilities etc...
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Personal comments
Try and get campus accommodation in the halls in the city centre
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Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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Nightlife: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Activities: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
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