1101 reviews
3.96 / 5 based on 1101 reviews

Useful |
0
theresa s
Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
Read more >
Activities, 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
goupil le foul, le cerceuil, dalis bar, delirium, depot...broodje brussel and dag van de student
Read more >

Useful |
0
theresa s
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - I had no other choice
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
i like being with people from all over the world, its nicer to have a room and shared facilities than being all alone
Read more >
Personal comments
first i stayed at the BISC but i decided to move after 2 months to a shared flat with students.
Read more >

Useful |
0
theresa s
Overall
I wish I had known...
patience is required in brussels because things do not work when you need them:) urgently
Read more >
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
mingle, mix and dont be afraid of people!
Read more >
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
big thank you to the coordinator - he made things work!
dont go to the BISC - its a rip-off and not worth trying, in general concerning housing: talk to the landlords on the phone and try to negotiate the rent:eg you stay for 6 months but paya little higher rent and so not be bound to a years contract.
go out and travel around. belgium is not only brussels!
Read more >

Useful |
0
theresa s
Academic
Course recommendations
mix the students!
Read more >
My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
a choir is needed! Musiiiiiiik
Read more >
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

Useful |
0
theresa s
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
sadly my aquired language skills in flemish could not be used in brussels.
Read more >

Useful |
0
theresa s
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Government assistance
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
because the price level in belgium is higher than in austria
Read more >
Food, Telephone, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Housing, Nightlife:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
dont go living at the BISC
Read more >