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4.05 / 5 based on 77 reviews
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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: 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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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Housing, Travel:
was more expensive than at home.
Food, Nightlife, Overall:
was the same price as at home.
Telephone:
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
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...
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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Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Nightlife: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Activities: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
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Housing
Type of housing: A room exchange
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: A room exchange
Why?
Because it is the type of accomodation more easy to find there.
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