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4.12 / 5 based on 271 reviews
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vali
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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baniukiewicz
Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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Nightlife, Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
the best pub is Kinky Star on the Vlasmarkt. They play all different types of music and the atmosphere is original.
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iggs
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: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
My level after: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
My knowledge of the Dutch language increased from a beginners level to being able to take part in conversations.
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Alexandra
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
because I have really ennjoyed the place where I live
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iggs
Expenses
Main source of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Other sources of funding:
Family<br>
Personal savings<br>
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
I spent more in most categories because Belgium is a bit more expensive than Spain for most goods such as food, nightlife, and travelling. I also travelled more because I had more time to do so.
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Overall, Food, Telephone, Travel:
was more expensive than at home.
Nightlife, Housing:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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tdonn
Housing
Type of housing: student room on free market
Arranged by: Independently - I had no other choice
If returning, I would choose: better room
Why?
If you arrive earlier, you'll fing nicer and cheaper rooms
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Personal comments
The student residences seem to be ok, but not great. If you know you'll be coming here to study, you better look early for a nice room
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