Erasmus Experience in Gent, Belgium by Hanibal

Why did you choose to go to Ghent, Belgium?

I love to extend my international and multi-cultural experiences.

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

1600 for 24 months

What is the student lifestyle like in Ghent?

The situations are very good to study and enjoy

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

yes

What is the food like?

Any kind of dishes are available.

Did it cost you to find your accommodation in Ghent?

yes, a little bit

How much does it cost to live in Ghent?

Minimum 600-750 Euro for house rent and food

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

Yes, you can communicate in English easily.

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

Plane and train

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

Overpoort is the commonplace to go.But the city center is also good

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

The Ugent restaurants are very nice.There is also a lot of restaurant in the city, but they are costly

What good cultural sites are there to visit?

there are museums, Gent festival, etc