Experience in Leuven, Belgium by maria

What is it like to live in Leuven? Would you recommend it? What is the city like?

Living in Leuven is an experience you will only live once. Leuven is unique! Trust me is the best choice for an eramus. When I applied for Leuven I didin´t know about it. But when I arrived there I saw how lucky I was!

What is the student lifestyle like in Leuven?

Leuven is a city for student people. Everything works around student life. Probably your uni will be 10 minutes walking or 5 minutes by bike from you studio/kot/apartment or residence. Do you want party? Ok, walk 5 minutes and you will be at the Oude Markt to have some drinks or have a dinner.

How much does it cost to live in Leuven?

Leuven is not a very expensive city. In general terms Belgium is a expensive country, but not as another places I´ve visited. If you are patient and clever you will find a very good prices, discounts and offers really really interesting. In other way, if you have knowledge about dutch, you can applied dor a job there. Almost always speak dutch is necesary for a job there.

Is it difficult to find accommodation in Leuven? Is there any advice you can give?

Is not easy if you are in your country. If you look by internet, be patient. If you decide go there you will find many residences and kots (small rooms). You can look also for studios to share.

What is the food like? What are your favourite dishes?

fries with mayanese and mussels are tipical from belgium. I never thought I would like fries as I do now! In other way you have many places to buy fresh food and cook or you can buy food in all the restaurants to take away.