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3.91 / 5 based on 35 reviews
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Dilyana K
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Linguistics, Graduate, Erasmus
Languages
Language of instruction: German
Was learning German a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
How much did you improve your German?
My level before: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
Sometimes I had communication difficulties due to the fact that Belgium is a bilingual country (French&Dutch). Most of the local French speaking people don`t even speak English, but still they are sociable and ready to help.
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Dilyana K
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Linguistics, Graduate, Erasmus
Overall
I wish I had known...
The local people in Brussels speak French, even though Dutch and German are also official languages.
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Some of the classes were in small groups, which impacted our productivity in a positive way
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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
Travel by train. Join the student trips outside/inside the country.
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Dilyana K
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Linguistics, Graduate, Erasmus
Expenses
Main source of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Other sources of funding:
Family
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
In the host country I had more possibilities to travel around inside and outside the country.
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Telephone, Housing, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Nightlife:
was the same price as at home.
Food:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
The train tickets for young people and students!
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Dilyana K
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Linguistics, Graduate, Erasmus
Academic
My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
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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Dilyana K
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Linguistics, Graduate, Erasmus
Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
At the student-home I had the chance to meet other local and Erasmus students!
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Personal comments
Overall the conditions were OK. The only remark is concerning the location of the campus, which was far away from the university
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Dilyana K
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Linguistics, Graduate, Erasmus
Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Nightlife: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Activities, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
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