Erasmus Experience in Kortrijk, Belgium by Aplic

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Why did you choose to go to Kortrijk, Belgium?

I choose Kortrijk because was the olny way to get in Belgium. My University have partenership with VIVES.

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

The scholarship is as long as you are here, 500€ per month but is not enough for live here. I need like 800-900 € per month.

What is the student lifestyle like in Kortrijk?

Here are only few clubs and sometimes the boss are kicking u out for no reason.

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

It depends! If you are here to study yes, but if u are here to have just fun, no.

What is the food like?

Their food is french frises and chocolate and a lot of beer, like over 700 kind of beer.

Did it cost you to find your accommodation in Kortrijk?

No, because I`m living in VIVES Campus and I paid just a deposit of 200€ and monthly rent 210€ because I have a double room.

How much does it cost to live in Kortrijk?

Like 800-900€ minimum.

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

No, here, in WEST FLANDERS, the language dutch, is not easy at all. And no, in my University there is not any dutch course just other languages.

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

My city is Bucharest, in Romania so I come by plane.

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

I don`t recommend any place in Kortrijk is better in Brussels (1 hour and half by train)

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

Here the food are expensive in restaurants but are few if someone wants to spend money.

What good cultural sites are there to visit?

Brugge, Brussel, Antwerpen, Gent and so on-.

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

Travel as much as you can, here is the "Centrum of Europe"