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Laura A
Housing
Type of housing: I lived in a studio with another girl
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
Personal comments
I have studied mainly at the University of Granada, except for the year that I participated in an exchange project which allowed me to study at the University of Leuven (Belgium), a very enriching experience. Apart from being introduced to Belgian and International Law, I enjoyed the direct contact with other cultures and values. I also had the opportunity to improve my English (classes were in English), and to learn a bit of French (language that I am currently working to improve).
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PATRICIA L
Overall
I wish I had known...
Appartments addresses.
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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
In the academic field is a very recognized university where one has access to good libraries, good professors, intersting courses. And in Leuven one feels the university and student life atmosphere everywhere.
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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
You can seize the opportunity to travel around Europe (France, Holland, Germany....
Enjoy the student life in both ways, social and academic. Studing in Leuven is a unique opportunity.
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Ioanna V
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
Communication was mainly in English (inside &outside of university). Dutch is a language difficult to learn in a short time period; however, Belgians speak english very well, so communication was not a problem at all.
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anonymous
Academic
Course recommendations
don't settle with what the teachers say. go course "shoping" and choose acording to what your home university requires. add some more that you enjoy, even if they don't belong in your official degree.
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
more lectures!
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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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Jennifer V
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Family
Personal savings
A private grant
Work opportunities:
It was not legal for me to work
Personal spending habits
consumption of each category changed from when I lived at home (I traveled and socialized much more)
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Telephone, Travel:
was more expensive than at home.
Food, Overall:
was the same price as at home.
Housing, Nightlife:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
clothing (especially poor quality) was much more expensive than at home. Pricier to buy casual tees, jeans, etc.
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Renato A
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Generally speaking the prices in Belgium are higher that in my home country.
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Food, Telephone, Housing, Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
The telephone, and some types of food (for instance fish) were a bit more expensive than I was expecting. Cost-saving tip: Lidl and Aldi
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