Erasmus Experience in Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium by Edo

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Why did you choose to go to Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium?

My stay was in order to perform several studies in UCL.

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

4 months. Around to 600 euros p/month

What is the student lifestyle like in Louvain-la-Neuve?

Was a really nice experience; funny people.

Would you recommend the city and the University of Louvain-la-Neuve to other students?

Yes, I recommend the city and the university. Nice city, near to Brussels, and other cities. Good beer, lots of parties.

What is the food like?

mmm, so, Belgium is only fries! jajaj.

Did it cost you to find your accommodation in Louvain-la-Neuve?

Was not easy; but in few weeks you can find good accommodation.

How much does it cost to live in Louvain-la-Neuve?

Around to 700 euros per month. Depends of your life style.

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

Yes, you have courses; is not expensive.

What's the easiest or most economical way to travel to Louvain-la-Neuve from your city?

First was in airplane, to Charleori, then in train to LLN.

Where would you recommend to go on a night out in Louvain-la-Neuve?

You have a lots of pubs; a good idea is each nite each pub, jajaja, and one different beer in each one. You have beckett´s, a pub - disco also.

And for eating? Can you recommend some good restaurants in Louvain-la-Neuve?

La Creperie Bretonne, La Galoute, Le Sablon, etc. You have a lot of good restaurants. You need to go to Sam´s fries; and "empanadas" of Tito.

What good cultural sites are there to visit?

You have the Musee Herge in the city; many sites in Brussels, etc.

Is there any other advice that you could give to students going to Louvain-la-Neuve in the future?

You need to visit any of the cities near to LLN; Brussels, Gent, Leuven, Bruges, Liege, etc. Belgium is very nice country, enjoy!