Erasmus Experience in Gent, Belgium by Mohammed

Why did you choose to go to Gent, Belgium?

interesting program for me, highly reputative, nice city, multiculture students

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

10 months, 1000€

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

yeah, I highly recommend it for the other students

What is the food like?

pita, muscles, fries

Did it cost you to find your accommodation in Gent?

yes, it was quite cost.

How much does it cost to live in Gent?

a round 800- 1000€

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

the Dutch isn't easy language at least for me but it's very easy to live and contact with people over there, yes there are language courses available in the UGent

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

from my home only flight

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

walking around especially when the weather be nice, otherwise going to bar with friends or cinema

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

not specific one

What good cultural sites are there to visit?

many places,
Saint Bavo Cathedral, Gravensteen, Saint Nicholas' Church, Museum of Fine Arts, S.M.A.K., STAM - Stadsmuseum Gent