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Academic
My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
In examination period sometimes is not time enough to study(maybe 5 exams in 10 days). Anyway, I understand is difficult for the university to organize exams as good for everybody. Finally although your time is limited I manage to prepare them.
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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: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
at the beginning it was quite difficult to follow the lessons and speak the professors. Now I can speak fluently, I have no problems with the language.
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Overall
I wish I had known...
That finding accomodation was not so difficult.
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
You should facilitate new students housing opportunities.
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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
no more comments
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Other sources of funding:
Family
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
At home I do not pay a rent because I still live with my parents.
I am travelling a lot around Europe. Belgium is very good located to travel to Paris, Amsterdam, Praag, London...
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Housing, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Food, Telephone, Nightlife:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items

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Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - I had no other choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
Is nice to live with people from other world countries. You learn a lot from other cultures and ways of live and you learn also to respect people.
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Personal comments
Normally students get not very good and expensive housing opportunities. Over all, if you arrive very late. Anyway, although I arrive late I manage to find a good house in a privilage place. I really like it.
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Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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Nightlife: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Activities, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
The best night spots: Cafe Mange and Wink
Studio cinemas on Monday: cheaper for students!
Do not forget to have a coffee in Oude Markt...
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