Erasmus Experience in Liege, Belgium by Simbi

Why did you choose to go to Liege, Belgium?

I come from Liège.

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

• 100€/year with a scholarship.
• 600€/year full rate (with wealthy parents).
• 300€/year intermediate rate (middle class).

What is the student lifestyle like in Liege?

School parties, many activities in the center (a lot of things to do in the center)... Liège is really a student megalopolis.

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

Of course.

What is the food like?

Many gastronomic restaurants... Italian, French, Belgian, Turkish, Chinese... not expensive and very very good quality. you can find almost whatever you want at any time of the day and night.

Did it cost you to find your accommodation in Liege?

It is very easy, with the help of the university Erasmus office, they help you a lot. Meanwhile there are a few youth hostels when you can go waiting for accommodation.

How much does it cost to live in Liege?

As a student, 800€/month would be largely enough.

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

Sure, French is spoken everywhere and of course you can find easily some courses in the university.

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

Train and bus.

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

Carré, Outremeuse and the center.

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

• The kitchen restaurant (an Italian one).
• Grill st Paul (all kinds of grilled meats).
• La cité du Dragon (a Chinese one).
• La main à la pâte.
• The Huggys bar (best burgers of the whole town).

What good cultural sites are there to visit?

• Signal de Botrange.
• Grand Curtius (group of museums).
• Opéra royal de Wallonie.
• Chateau de Jehay.
• Domaine de Wégimont.
• Parc naturel Hautes Fagnes-Eifel.

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

It's a very nice city, many students never go back home. And get ready for a weird weather (four seasons in one day). You will surely enjoy your stay, no doubt about it.

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