Erasmus Experience in Leuven, Belgium by Pham Tue Hung

Why did you choose to go to Leuven, Belgium?

The best of Belgium

How long is the scholarship? How much money do you receive to help you with living costs?

2 years, it s enough to have a decent life in Leuven.

What is the student lifestyle like in Leuven?

cycling, party in the center, study extremelly hard, 40 hours a week at least.

Would you recommend the city and the University of Leuven to other students?

yes

What is the food like?

fatty, no flavour, worst waffle ever! a lot of bad pizza itallian restaurants, the best bakkery seems nothing special.

Did it cost you to find your accommodation in Leuven?

280 euro/ month for a 9 m2 room, kitchen, restroom, bathroom shared

How much does it cost to live in Leuven?

500 euro/ month is possiple

Is the language easy to get to grips with? Are there language courses available at the University?

some professor speak english with dutch accent, languages courses are diversified.

What's the easiest or most economical way to travel to Leuven from your city?

Flight, Qatar airway may cost you 500 USD only for one way

Where would you recommend to go on a night out in Leuven?

Leuven center, bars

And for eating? Can you recommend some good restaurants in Leuven?

Nothing

What good cultural sites are there to visit?

Nothing

Is there any other advice that you could give to students going to Leuven in the future?

Be aware of study hard, hard and hard !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Flemish people are working hard!