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4.30 / 5 based on 13 reviews
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Languages
Language of instruction: English
Local language was: Different than language of instruction
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Was learning the local language a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my the local language
How much did you improve your the local language?
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
I wish there was a larger Dutch speaking community in Brussels, this city is better for those looking to learn French.
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Government assistance
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings<br>
A private grant<br>
Other
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
The exchange rate was bad while I was there.
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Overall, Travel, Nightlife:
was more expensive than at home.
Food, Telephone:
was the same price as at home.
Housing:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
You can borrow household items for the year from the student organization, a HUGE money saver. You will have to elbow your way in to get a computer sometimes.
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Overall
I wish I had known...
Very little opportunity to speak Dutch in Brussels.
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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
Great place but you will have to really work to meet local students.
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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 decide to go, take me with you! I miss it terribly.
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Academic
Course recommendations
Challenging courses, incredible professors!
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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
Essays and/or projects throughout the course
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Housing
Type of housing: Au Pair
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: With a family
Why?
The only way to get a true cultural experience!
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Student life
Describe host city:
Students interact with the local community without much university involvement
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Nightlife, Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Activities: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
The sports bar on campus is good for cheap eats, MonteChristo is good for salsa and L'Archiduc is the BEST for jazz!
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