Mobility specification

Country:Belgium

Institution:University of Antwerp

City:Antwerpen

Program:Erasmus+ for study

Activity type:Study

Academic year:2023/2024

MU faculty/department:Faculty of Science / Department of Experimental Biology

Study level abroad:Master

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

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

Are your credits converted?no

Was there anything in the teaching methods that surprised you?I was pleasantly surprised that most of the courses were quite practical and we spent more time on presentations and data processing.

Does the university offer international students' programs and activities outside of lectures and seminars to help them integrate more quickly?Orientation Week, events organised by ESN.

In which areas does the university offer support for students with special needs and strive to be inclusive?Psychological counseling

💸Did you have to rob the bank?

Try to take a guess at what your monthly expenditures were:17000 CZK/month

Did you stay in dorms?yes

What about unexpected expenses? Did anything surprise you?Not surprised. Only the high price of the dorms before the start of the stay.

Do you have any tips on how to save money?Get a bike instead of taking public transport, which is very expensive, shop at discounts, download shopping apps.

🗺 Learn the ropes in a new city

How well did you manage to communicate in English?almost without problems

How does public transport work in the city?I've seen better

And what about transport outside the city?mostly fine

Where to find connections? How to buy a ticket?The city ticket is purchased in the app and activated there. Connections can be searched on the website. Train tickets can be bought at the station, which I took advantage of.

Did you deal with any health issues during your stay?yes

How do you rate the availability of healthcare?neutral

🤠Help create the perfect bucket list

What is a must-see in the city?Definitely the centre, where you can find the cathedral with its tower, the town hall, the famous statue and typical houses, the brewery, for example, because Belgium is famous for its beer, the museums (MAS, KMSKA, Rubenshuis...)

What are the must-visit trip destinations?Brussels - located only an hour from Antwerp and can be reached by train or bus. Then definitely Bruges - in my opinion the most beautiful city in Belgium, there is a direct train. Then for example Ghent, you can get there by train or bus.

Share your best experience:A day in Bruges - a fairytale town with beautiful architecture, canals, windmills and waffles. A perfect experience.

💅A nugget of wisdom to make the life easier

Did you need to handle a visa?no

How did you get to the place?Car

Can you pay by card?in most places

🥳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?Despite the challenging start, I really enjoyed Erasmus in Antwerp and I definitely recommend everyone to go abroad as part of their studies. It was an unforgettable experience that allowed me to experience new cultures, people, travel and see how things work in another country.