Erasmus Experience in Ghent, Belgium by Gözde

Why did you choose to go to Ghent, Belgium?

because of it is geograpgical location. It is in the middle of the Europe

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

400euro/month during semester

What is the student lifestyle like in Ghent?

It is good, there are many activities organized by Esn Ghent

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

Yes, it is pretty nice city

What is the food like?

fries and waffles are perfect. but i didnt like other foods much

Did it cost you to find your accommodation in Ghent?

Yes, it was really hard as an erasmus student coming for one semester

How much does it cost to live in Ghent?

at least 700 euro

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

yes

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

flight

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

I don't know

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

I don't know

What good cultural sites are there to visit?

castle, churchs

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

If you want to travel other European countries, Ghent has a good location for it.