Reviews of Katholieke Universiteit Leuven (UNIVERSITY OF LEUVEN) | Belgium

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anonymous

Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal
Management Science, Undergraduate, Erasmus

Languages

Language of instruction: English

Local language was: Different than language of instruction

Was learning English a key decision factor?

Yes, I wanted to improve my English

Was learning the local language a key decision factor?

Yes, I wanted to improve my the local language

How much did you improve your English?

My level before: At ease in most situations
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)

How much did you improve your the local language?

My level before: Did not speak it
My level after: Basic phrases

Language difficulties

Social

Educational

Administrative / Institutional

Overall

Personal comments

In terms of languages, the academic side involved english-taught courses. Having a bilingual diploma I am completely fluent in English, hence having no difficulties academically. Dutch, the language spoken in Leuven was unknown to me before going to Belgium. Since my stay wasn't for too long I didn't get involved in Dutch courses. In terms of French, spoken in Brussels and widely throughout part of Belgium, I had everyday knowledge that was further developed.

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Brennan S

University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Canada
Philosophy, Graduate, Independent

Overall

I wish I had known...

Where I was going to stay. ;)

In my opinion:

Everybody loved it, you will too!

Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important

Academic reasons

4

Culture

4

Costs

4

Activities

1

Campus life

1

Party / people

2

Weather / location

2

Personal recommendation

Nothing, everything good.

During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot

Became familiar with another culture

3

Traveled

3

Improved language skills

2

Met people from other countries

3

Became more independent

3

Partied a lot

4

Experienced a change in life

4

Advanced my studies & career

4

Final comments

Visit everywhere.

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pnjavier

Angeles University Foundation, Angeles City, Pampanga, Philippines
Engineering, Civil, Graduate, University Agreement

Housing

Type of housing: On campus

Arranged by: Host university

If returning, I would choose: On campus

Why?

It is better that way. I feel safe inside the campus than outside.

Personal assessment

Cost

Facilities

Location

Cleanliness

Space

Personal comments

Housiong ids picture-perfect. Loneliness comes only on weekends and holidays. But I did manage that by making friends and touring around town.

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foggy99

Università degli Studi di Pavia, Pavia, Italy
Economics, Undergraduate, Erasmus

Languages

Language of instruction: English

Local language was: Different than language of instruction

Was learning English a key decision factor?

Yes, I wanted to improve my English

Was learning the local language a key decision factor?

Yes, I wanted to improve my the local language

How much did you improve your English?

My level before: At ease in most situations
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)

How much did you improve your the local language?

My level before: Did not speak it
My level after: Did not speak it

Language difficulties

Social

Educational

Administrative / Institutional

Overall

Personal comments

Some problem with slang , and Uk english it's pretty different from Us English (where i learnt English ) so it took to me sometime before i could speak properly with my co-aged friends, no problem with exams

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Renato A

Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal
Economics, Undergraduate, Erasmus

Student life

Describe host city:

Student life dominates the city

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

Activities

Nightlife

Travel

Overall

Personal comments

The favorite bar of the Erasmus community was "WINK", there were also two very popular bars (special to the latin community) that was "Villa Ernesto" and "Ambiorix"(this last one I didn't like it that much)

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“Philosophy studies at KU Leuven -- a great way to brodean your horizons”

Juste K

Belgium, Undergraduate
Philosophy, 2018

Overall

The quality of studies exceeded my expectations. I was able to select a wide variety of courses including literature, politics, EU studies, and many others. Professors are professionals in their areas, they provide a great feedback in the cases it's needed. The community is international and mind-open, there are many opportunities to meet interesting people.

Pros

Only 3 years program

Cons

Very theoretical and abstract

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