13 reviews
4.30 / 5 based on 13 reviews

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“Couldn’t give zero stars so I give 1”
Anonymous
Belgium, Undergraduate
, 2017
Overall
It has been a few years now since I graduated but I realise I still carry a deep disgust and rejection towards Vesalius college. I studied there full time and the students and staff were both abhorrent in their behaviour and attitude. There were 3-4 members of staff (admin and professor) that were particularly nice but the rest were unprofessional and even unpleasant. One staff member in particular breached confidentiality agreements and put a student at risk. I sometimes pass by the university still today and I feel unease and disapproval every time. The atmosphere is that of an American high school in the movies and not that of a higher level education institution. Students and professors alike participated in gossiping and sharing confidential information such as grades or putting down certain students in front of the others. There were even cheating scandals at the Dean level. Value for money was also not there. The campus consisted of 3 classrooms and 1 downstairs area. Door handles would fall off, lockers would break, in general the facilities were underwhelming. The level of education was satisfactory but not enough to justify the price of tuition.
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Careers
They have no careers office. They have 1 person in charge of internships. Internships aren’t necessary to graduate but if interested, you are provided with a list of internship places the university has contacts with. However there is no real work or project based around this and no real paper to hand in after based on the internship.
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Pros
Access to vub facilities such as library etc because they don’t have any
Cons
Everything I wrote in my review: unprofessional essentially

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anonymous
Overall
I wish I had known...
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
You have to work hard but the environment is really enthusiastic!!
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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
I think Brussels is a wonderful city and you really are in the middle of Europe and get everywhere!!and at university you have the chance ti meet a lot of people from all over the world
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molnix
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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anonymous
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
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)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
It has been a great experience because I've met a lot of people from different contries and I had the opportunity to learn easily the language
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molnix
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
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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molnix
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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