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Housing
(rent housing in Brussels, Belgium)
(Brussels, Belgium hotel)
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Type of housing:
On campus
Arranged by:
Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose:
On campus
Why? social life in a campus is great... in the meantime rooms where single, so privacy, when recquired, is possible! The location was also optimal, close to a forest, although I was a bit far from the center,
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Personal assessment
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KEY:
Couldn't have asked for more.
Pretty good.
Could've been better, but didn't lessen the overall experience.
Disappointing.
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Language
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The language of instruction was:
English
My proficiency in the language of instruction:
before: At ease in most situations
after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Learning the language of instruction was not a factor in choosing my host country
The local language was:
Different than language of instruction
My proficiency in the local language:
before: Did not speak it
after: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
Learning the local language was a factor in choosing my host country
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Language difficulties
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KEY:
No problems.
I coped pretty well.
Sometimes it was difficult.
It was a constant struggle.
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Expenses
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Main source of funding:
Government assistance
Other sources of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities
I worked during my study abroad experience.
Other kind of work
Personal spending habits:
I Spent more just because I did charge my phone more often and also travelled more often...Prices perhaps are a little bit lower in italy---But I don't know why....I waste less in belgium than in italy!!! beer, rent travelling is very good for value ;)
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The accessibility of student needs
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KEY:
Very easy.
Minimal effort.
Accessible but required effort.
Almost impossible.
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Travel, Telephone was more expensive than at home
Food was the same price as at home
Nightlife, Housing, Overall was less expensive than at home
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