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4.23 / 5 based on 103 reviews
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Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Nightlife, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
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Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
none
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Housing, Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Food, Telephone:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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Academic
My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
My opinion of the university assessment
Exams throughout the course
Essays and/or projects at the end of course
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Overall
I wish I had known...
I have visited Belgium on a number of occasions prior to engaging in studies there.I liked the country and I did some research on the local history,cultrure and traditions beforehand.So, in this sense, I had a clear view of the contry and there is not anything I wish I had known in advance.
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
The university is truly international, yet more representatives from East European countries should be taken on board as that region is moving toward integration and enlargement.
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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
Belgium is very commutable.The transportation system provides for an easy access to other European countries,i.e. The Netherlands, Germany, France.Prior knowledge of Dutch or/and French can be helpful, although the level of spoken English in Belgium is really high. Since there are a lot of opportunities to travel and visit places of interest, I suggest prospective students to plan beforehand.
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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: No problems in any areas (including slang)
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
Although my knowledge of the language in my host countrry was not so in-depth I could make myslef understood and people were very helpful and obliging. The language of communication at the university was primarily English and I did not face any difficulties since I have been studying in England and my command of English is excellent.
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