Erasmus Experience in Brussels, Belgium by Aarti

Why did you choose to go to Brussels, Belgium?

I got offered an internship at a great international company and the location I was working in just happened to be Brussels.

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

My period here will be 6 months long and I receive 800 Euros from my work.

What is the student lifestyle like in Brussels?

The students and people are really friendly; I also work with a lot of interns so I have met people from around the world at my work place, it is also really fun to go out with them around Brussels as well as the other cities in Belgium such as Gent and Antwerp (Source).

What is the food like?

The food is nice depending on what you like, I enjoy the chocolate because I am a chocolate lover, but I do not like the famous mussels because I don't really like seafood. (Source).

Did it cost you to find your accommodation in Brussels?

No, I used a website.

How much does it cost to live in Brussels?

My rent is 500 Euros however some of my friends pay more and some pay less; it varies between 450 and 650.

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

STIB = Metro, Tram and Bus.

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

Bloody Louis and many other great clubs have Erasmus events on.

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

The Food Factory and Burger Republic.

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

Brussels can be very slow at times and it can frustrate you, just keep calm and carry on, and remember to be nice to everyone all the time and also watch your belongings, since there are pickpockets on the Metro. And eat loads of chocolate as it is the best in the world.