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Student life
Describe host city:
Students interact with the local community without much university involvement
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Activities, Nightlife, Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Not really anything! There are a lot of Cafes around but it's not for you! as an international student!!
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Overall
I wish I had known...
I wished, I had known more about the Flemish region language and culture, also the fact that Leuven is a small town not a city!
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In my opinion:
Stay home.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Become more open toward international students.
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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
If you can choose another university, don't hesitate. just do it!
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Housing
Type of housing: Private Studio
Arranged by: Independently - I had no other choice
If returning, I would choose: Private Studio
Why?
Personal Choice
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Personal comments
There are very few residences available for foreign studios. You can ask, but it's not there!
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Academic
My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
So many, I can''t write it!
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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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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: At ease in most situations
My level after: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
This is a dutch speaking region and university, but you can communicate everywhere in English without any problem! But regarding the communication with the people, this would not go farther than asking a question and getting your answer. Don't expect any further communication!
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
none
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
Food:
was the same price as at home.
Telephone, Housing, Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items