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4.12 / 5 based on 271 reviews

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Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
In Gent allmost all people speak english, and since I have been abroad for four semesters I felt like I would not have time to attend another language course here when I had to finish my studies. Unfortunately.
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
A private grant
Other sources of funding:
none
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
When you are abroad you want to do more things and see more things than you normally do at home, and then you also spend more money.
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Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Food, Telephone, Housing, Nightlife:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items

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Academic
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Interaction with international students
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Overall
I wish I had known...
No, Gent was my fourth country to study abroad in and my experiences from the other countries helped me to know how to act here in Gent.
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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
Keep up with the good work, you are very good!
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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 ever get the chance to study abroad, just do it! It will give you experiences and memories for the rest of your life. And you will meet new friends!
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Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Activities, Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
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Housing
Type of housing: A room exchange
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: A room exchange
Why?
I met a lot of other students there, and the social contacts where good!
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