Erasmus Experience in Ghent, Belgium by Liana

Why did you choose to go to Ghent, Belgium?

because i heard it s a nice city and the university it s really good

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

it was ok, i ve spend like €800 per month

What is the student lifestyle like in Ghent?

Ghent it s a beautiful city for the students beacuse it has a lot of nice pubs and it s full of young people

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

yeah sure,i recommend the city and the Univesrity of Ghent because for me it was a great experience

What is the food like?

yeah the food it s really good,and all the future erasmus students have to try the fries

Did it cost you to find your accommodation in Ghent?

No it was ok

How much does it cost to live in Ghent?

Ghent it s expensive,but with €800 you can live really good

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

Hmm...the language it s really hard, but after a while you start to understand it.I don t know if at the University are language courses available

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

with the plane

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

Hmm...I can say that it s a hard decision because are a lot of nice places in Ghent, my favourites ones were the irish pubs

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

Galgenhuis it s one of the best

What good cultural sites are there to visit?

the churches and the center of the city

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

I advice the future erasmus students to choose Ghent because it s a beautiful city,full with friendly people and good locations to have some fun