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foggy99
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
It was my first time outside my home appartament ..so it took a little bit to be used in home accounting ;)
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Travel:
was more expensive than at home.
Food, Telephone, Housing, Overall:
was the same price as at home.
Nightlife:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items

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“KU Leuven Facts”
Alper E
Turkey,
Business Studies, 2023
Overall
In terms of tuition fees and rankings the university is okey but the job opportunities afterwards are very limited for internationals. The classes are too theorathical and do not prepare for the real life.
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Careers
The internship opportunities are so few for internationals, most of the companies demand Dutch and French and they are not welcoming internationals but the university is acting like as if they do.
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Pros
Variety of classes
Cons
Few job opportunities

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TuVan
Overall
I wish I had known...
In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
excellent academic and social culture
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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

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Marta A
Expenses
Main source of funding:
A private grant
Other sources of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
I used more internet to chat and arrange meetings, Leuven is a small city. Cheap bears, no fee entrances...
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Food, Travel:
was the same price as at home.
Telephone, Housing, Nightlife, Overall:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items

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Christophe 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: Basic phrases
My level after: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
don't worry about dutch, everybody speak english
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“Proud to be KU Leuven student”
Alma G
Belgium,
Public Relations / Publicity / Advertising, 2023
Overall
Very satisfied.
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Careers
I found my internship company in the database the University provided.
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Pros
Very intelligent and skillfull professors with a human touch.
Cons
I really dont know...