Experience in Brussels, Belgium by Joanna

What is it like to live in Brussels? Would you recommend it? What is the city like?

As Brussels has so many parks, you can enjoy the sun during summer, or walk around, do bicycle, often events are organized on Fridays etc. Many museums, you can eat or find fries or chocolate almost everywhere.

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What is the student lifestyle like in Brussels?

Many festivals, many concerts, alternative places.

How much does it cost to live in Brussels?

Transport + food = 380 € (more or less).

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Rent: it depends where you live but it's for sure less expensive as Paris and London, but a little bit more expensive as Berlin and Barcelona.

What is the food like? What are your favourite dishes?

Brussels is full of restaurants. Of course, the city offers Belgian and French food but there is plenty of Asian (Thai, Viet, Chinese, Indian and Japanese) and Italian as well. You can easily find as well Spanish or Greek restaurants.

And how can we not talk about the "frie shops" or kebab? You can find some in almost every corner.

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What places would you recommend visiting in Brussels?

Park Cinquantennaire, Mannekenpis, Atomium, Mont des Arts, City centre.

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Is it good to eat out in Brussels? Can you tell us your favourite spots?

Yes, too many can't tell. Belgium is one the best countries for good quality food and choices (Not lying).

Is the nightlife good in Brussels? Where is good to go?

Electro, house, drum'n'bass and dubstep: Fuse, Warehouse, Recyclaert and almost every weekend you have some big or small events in Brussels or in other cities.

Commercial, house, r'n'b: You nightclub, Bloody Louis, Fiesta club, le Bazaar.

One the most rated night club: Le carré.

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What advice would you give future students heading to Brussels?

Taste and drink as much as you can of our 1000 Beers. And try at least one of our festival in Belgium!