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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: No problems in any areas (including slang)
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
Most lectures were taught in English but some of them in French - THAT was a problem for most of the people there and the teacher was somewhat rude about it.
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
Family
Government assistance
Work opportunities:
I didn't want/need to work
Personal spending habits
Belgium is somewhat more expensive than Spain but nothing to be really scared of. I travelled more than in Spain but for example had very little food costs.
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Telephone, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Food, Nightlife:
was the same price as at home.
Housing:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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Academic
My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
Organization was not all on the brighest side
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My opinion of the university assessment
Exams throughout the course
Essays and/or projects at the end of course
Essays and/or projects throughout the course
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Overall
I wish I had known...
Belgian people kiss each other 3 times - even guys ! They are really nice, specially in Walonia.
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
University of Liege is very friendly with foreign students. There were some problems in the city (transport strikes and so on) and they were very helpful.
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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
I enjoyeds Belgium very much. Its a fascinating little country and in every corner there is something to see / do
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Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
There was quite a lot partying in campus but night scene in the city was also very nice
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Housing
Type of housing: Student dormitory in city
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: With a family
Why?
Eases the interaction with the local people.
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Personal comments
The U. liege arranged free accommodation which was great ! The dormitories itself where a bit old but had a lot of facilities. The only drawback was having to share a toilet in the main floor !
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