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Academic
My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
I found the overall studying experience pleasant; I would appreciate more emphasis on the applied aspects of the course
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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: Dzongkha
Was learning Dzongkha a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
How much did you improve your Dzongkha?
My level before: Did not speak it
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
I had no idea the language of instruction was going to be Dutch, so be careful to have this point clarified beforehand. However, since I inteded to stay for 3 years, I would have learned it anyway (only at a slower pace). In the end it proved to be a success story: it made everything easier and more enjoyable (except studying, especially in the beginning)
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Overall
I wish I had known...
I wish I had thought of Gent as an opportunity to experience something different than an Anglosaxon country (the main destinations for Greek students). Had I been less prejudiced in the beginning, I would not have spent 3 months of my life in depression.
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Can´t think of something specific at the moment
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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
Use all the help available from the University people (Decanaat, administration, foreing students office, etc.).
Ask for the help of locals, they are very polite and helpful.
Walk around the city a lot; it´s the only way to become familiar with it.
Fall in love: it suits the medieval atmosphere of Gent.
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
A private grant
Work opportunities:
I worked, but it was illegal/cash in hand work
Personal spending habits
Accommodation as well as telephone were generally more expensive and that made my budget tight.
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Telephone, Housing, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Food, Nightlife, Travel:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Deposits at independent appartments may be as high as equal to 3months rent, so be prepared. Get economy cards for trams and buses (10 trips each is OK). Organize weekly super market supplies and eat at the student homes (good prices and good quality).
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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
Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
΄t Tap en de Tepel, de Gentse Feesten, ΄t Bierhuis aan het Waterkant, shopping streets, churches and musea
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Housing
Type of housing:
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
Independence, quiet, separate bathroom, immersion into the city
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Personal comments
There are a lot of options at various prices. Student homes are in excellent condition, yet I would recommend searching around a bit (especially if you could find a local to assist you in your search for a room or an appartment)
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