Reviews of Université de Liège (ULG) | Belgium

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luis f

Universidad de Vigo, Vigo, Spain
European Studies, Undergraduate, Independent

Languages

Language of instruction: English

Local language was: Different than language of instruction

Was learning English a key decision factor?

Yes, I wanted to improve my English

Was learning the local language a key decision factor?

Yes, I wanted to improve my the local language

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)

How much did you improve your the local language?

My level before: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
My level after: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)

Language difficulties

Social

Educational

Administrative / Institutional

Overall

Personal comments

Most lectures were taught in English but some of them in French - THAT was a problem for most of the people there and the teacher was somewhat rude about it.

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luis f

Universidad de Vigo, Vigo, Spain
European Studies, Undergraduate, Independent

Expenses

Main source of funding:

Personal savings

Other sources of funding:

Family<br> Government assistance

Work opportunities:

I didn't want/need to work

Personal spending habits

Belgium is somewhat more expensive than Spain but nothing to be really scared of. I travelled more than in Spain but for example had very little food costs.

Travel, Overall, Telephone:

was more expensive than at home.

Food, Nightlife:

was the same price as at home.

Housing:

was less expensive than at home.

Accessibility of student needs

Second-hand text books

Second-hand household items

Computers / Internet

Administrative

Money from home

Personal comments

none

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luis f

Universidad de Vigo, Vigo, Spain
European Studies, Undergraduate, Independent

Academic

Course recommendations

My academic experiences

Quality of courses

Variety of courses

Access to resources

Interaction with teachers

Interaction with international students

Interaction with local students

Personal comments

Organization was not all on the brighest side

My opinion of the university assessment

Exams at end of course

Exams throughout the course

Essays and/or projects at the end of course

Essays and/or projects throughout the course

Overall

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luis f

Universidad de Vigo, Vigo, Spain
European Studies, Undergraduate, Independent

Overall

I wish I had known...

Belgian people kiss each other 3 times - even guys ! They are really nice, specially in Walonia.

In my opinion:

Most people loved it.

Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important

Academic reasons

3

Culture

4

Costs

1

Activities

2

Campus life

2

Party / people

2

Weather / location

3

Personal recommendation

University of Liege is very friendly with foreign students. There were some problems in the city (transport strikes and so on) and they were very helpful.

During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot

Became familiar with another culture

3

Traveled

4

Improved language skills

4

Met people from other countries

4

Became more independent

3

Partied a lot

3

Experienced a change in life

2

Advanced my studies & career

1

Final comments

I enjoyeds Belgium very much. Its a fascinating little country and in every corner there is something to see / do

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luis f

Universidad de Vigo, Vigo, Spain
European Studies, Undergraduate, Independent

Student life

Describe host city:

Students equally interact with the local and student community

Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment

Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment

Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment

Personal social experience

Activities

Nightlife

Travel

Overall

Personal comments

There was quite a lot partying in campus but night scene in the city was also very nice

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luis f

Universidad de Vigo, Vigo, Spain
European Studies, Undergraduate, Independent

Housing

Type of housing: Student dormitory in city

Arranged by: Host university

If returning, I would choose: With a family

Why?

Eases the interaction with the local people.

Personal assessment

Cost

Facilities

Location

Cleanliness

Space

Personal comments

The U. liege arranged free accommodation which was great ! The dormitories itself where a bit old but had a lot of facilities. The only drawback was having to share a toilet in the main floor !

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