Erasmus Experience in Gent, Belgium by Irene

Why did you choose to go to Ghent, Belgium?

I based my decision on the quality of the University

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

I'm staying for one semester and I'm getting 250€/month. I doesn't cover my costs (my renting fee is 450) but it helps.

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

I really recommended it. The level is very high, and also the quality.

What is the food like?

You can live with it

Did it cost you to find your accommodation in Ghent?

Not really, i'm staying at the university halls of residence.

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

Dutch is impossible for me, but university organises courses

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

From asturias the cheapest way is to take a flight in Santander to Brussels Charleroi and there a shutter bus to gent.

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

Overspoort and at the center Charlatán.

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

Restaurants are too expensive for erasmus, but the university has restaurants over the city, there is cheap.