Type of housing: On campus

Arranged by: Host university

If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House

Why? It's ok to live at the student's Guest House for a short while (1 semester), but for extended periods of time, it's not a good deal. The prices are too high for what you get, it's far better to find a place in town with more space and the same extras (internet, phone, etc.)for a much lower price. It's worth saying, though, that for an erasumus student that doesn't speak dutch, living at the univerity's residece is easier, as it's not necessary to deal with landlords, contracts, you always get your deposits back, and it's easier to meet people.

Personal comments:
I think the rooms are quite good, the internet connection is fast, and the premises are very clean. However, the prices are just too high, compared to any other accomodation in town. I belive the student's guest house is the best place to meet people and make friends, as they are all international students on Erasmus.

Describe host city: Students equally interact with the local and student community

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 comments:
The Shamrock, and The Highlander irish pubs, and The Metamorphoos, as a disco full of international students. Never miss the special parties at the Bonbonniere.

Course recommendations:
yes, make sure your english is very good, because the educational system is based on active participation and presentations about the study topics. Many students that don't speak good english have a very hard time adapting. Another thing, if you want have easy classes, dont choose the financial ones, because you'll have to study hard!

Personal comments:
yes, final exams should actually evaluate what you learn during the course, instead of just testing how good you can memorize articles and authors. Final exams should target analysis, not memory! this is not highshool!

Language of instruction: English

Main source of funding:
Family

Other sources of funding:
None

Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience

Personal spending habits:
well, first of all at home i lived with my parents, so i didn't have to pay for food, or housing; and second, because i went out much more often while abroad, prices were higher, i traveled everytime i could, and i had to make international phone calls constantly, things that i very randomly did at home.

Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Telephone, Housing: was more expensive than at home.

I wish I had known...
yes, that the weather was soo bad

In my opinion:
Most people loved it.