Mobility specification

Country:Belgium

Institution:PXL University of Applied Sciences and Arts

City:

Program:Erasmus+ for study

Activity type:Study

Academic year:2025/2026

MU faculty/department:Faculty of Education / Department of Primary Education

Study level abroad:Bachelor

🎓Hit the books! How do you rate the university experience?

Can you enroll in a course where you can learn the local language?yes

Does the university offer enough courses in English?it's alright

Are your credits converted?no

Was there anything in the teaching methods that surprised you?Great focus on practice. Very helpful to friendly approach of the teachers. A lot of engagement in the classroom is required.

Does the university offer international students' programs and activities outside of lectures and seminars to help them integrate more quickly?Yes, quite a large number, it just depends on what you choose.

In which areas does the university offer support for students with special needs and strive to be inclusive?Psychological counseling
Barrier-free access to classrooms and dormitories
Special examination conditions (e.g., extended time, quiet rooms)
I haven’t noticed

💸Did you have to rob the bank?

Try to take a guess at what your monthly expenditures were:28000 CZK/month

Did you stay in dorms?yes

What about unexpected expenses? Did anything surprise you?No, everything was according to my plans. You just have to take into account the deposit for accommodation.

Do you have any tips on how to save money?Shop at stores like Aldi, Lidl. Cooking and boxing. Think carefully about what you are really willing to spend money on and what is just a whim.

🗺 Learn the ropes in a new city

How well did you manage to communicate in English?perfectly

How does public transport work in the city?mostly fine

And what about transport outside the city?runs like clockwork

Where to find connections? How to buy a ticket?On trains SNCB application, buses in the Flemish part of De Lijn, in the French TEC. The app is clear, reliable and there is also the possibility to buy tickets.

Did you deal with any health issues during your stay?no

🤠Help create the perfect bucket list

What is a must-see in the city?The city centre itself + the canal area. Japanese gardens.

What are the must-visit trip destinations?Leuven, Ghent, Liege, Brugge, Atomium (otherwise Brussels isn't worth much) and especially enjoy Hasselt itself, it's a lovely and cosy little town.

Share your best experience:Probably my best travel experience was my first completely independent trip to the city of Leuven. I decided one morning that the weather was nice and Leuven was close by, so I went. It was very spontaneous and beautiful. I was completely enchanted by the city. I felt like a local for the first time. I looked into one of the oldest libraries here in Belgium, saw the whole city from the tower there, explored the sights, ate well and even took a bike ride. At the end of the day, I totally happened to see a wonderful St. Nicholas Day parade and ended the day with a delicious waffle.

💅A nugget of wisdom to make the life easier

Did you need to handle a visa?no

How did you get to the place?Plane
Train

Is there anything to watch out for before the trip?Be careful which airport you fly into - Charleroi is quite far away, while Brussels airport is only an hour away by train.

Can you pay by card?everywhere

What not to forget when packing?Medicine in case of illness, food for the first day and an umbrella.

🥳Summary

Whew, what a ride! 😮‍💨 Thanks so much for taking the time to complete our survey and for sharing your unique experience. Just one last thing. 🙏 How would you summarize your trip in one or two sentences?A unique opportunity to get to know yourself and your life. A piece of me has always remained in Belgium.