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4.05 / 5 based on 77 reviews
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Cristina A
Overall
I wish I had known...
The best way to understand other cultures is to realize of quotidien things by yourself. It is very useful to read a bit before arrive to the place but reality and friends experiences help too.
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In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Study in Karel de Grote Hogeschool offers you the possibility to interact with students and teachers from different countries. It is really a extraordinary experience of being in a country that offers you the possibility to learn not only from their teachers but also from their friends and partners.
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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
As soon as you arrive to Antwerp you should visit the Tourism Office. There. you will find the agenda of the city activities of almost all the period of your stay. They organize quite a lot of festivals that you should not forget. Even, being in Antwerp Maraton in Septembre is an enourmous opportunity.
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Amber D
Belgium, Undergraduate
Business Studies, 2021
Overall
The teachers are approachable. Antwerp is a diverse city with lots of nice galeries. The content of the courses are profound.
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Pros
approachable teachers
Cons
bad communication
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“Karel de Grote”
Amber D
Belgium, Undergraduate
Business Studies, 2021
Overall
The teachers are approachable. Antwerp is a diverse city with lots of nice galeries. The content of the courses are profound.
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Pros
approachable teachers
Cons
bad communication
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Cristina A
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: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
My level after: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
Well, comparing with other languages, Dutch is a really difficult language specially for people of south Europe. Maintly because we are not very used to pronounce different sounds. But despite of this, the atmosphere in the city help us a lot to feel as part of all the community. All the people where ready to help us in different situations even out of the city. Citizens are always ready to give a hand.
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Joanna K
Overall
I wish I had known...
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
I recommend Karel de Grote-Hogeschool in antwerp to everyone who will choose Antwerp as his destination place. Eveything was well organized there, courses were interesting and teachers were great - nice, helpful and with a big knowledge
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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
Belgium is a very good country if somebody is going to travel a lot. It's small, so it's easy to go abroad and visit ex. Paris, London, Luxembourg, Amsterdam, etc.
If you want to travel around Belgium choose a train and GoPass. Travelling is very cheap with this ticket.
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Alicia E
Expenses
Main source of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Other sources of funding:
Family
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Food is quite expensive in compare with spain. Antwerp is well comunicated & near plenty touristic places so take advantage of it and travel.
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Food, Telephone, Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Housing:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
A good way of saving money is going out to big discos on thursdays because there´s free entrance. Small pubs such as The Prof or Salamander are always free.
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