Mobility specification

Country:Belgium

Institution:AP University of Applied Sciences and Arts

City:Antwerpen

Program:Erasmus+ for study

Activity type:Study

Academic year:2021/2022

MU faculty/department:Faculty of Law

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?no

Does the university offer enough courses in English?neutral

Are your credits converted?no

Was there anything in the teaching methods that surprised you?Taught in two blocks of six weeks, with exams at the end of each block and different subjects in each block.

Does the university offer international students' programs and activities outside of lectures and seminars to help them integrate more quickly?Orientation week including an introductory course in Flemish, otherwise no language as a subject.

In which areas does the university offer support for students with special needs and strive to be inclusive?I haven’t noticed

💸Did you have to rob the bank?

Try to take a guess at what your monthly expenditures were:16000 CZK/month

Did you stay in dorms?no

Do you have any tips on how to find private accommodation?There's a website in town called Kot web or something like that, it's probably easy to find on the internet.

Do you have any tips on how to save money?Cook for yourself and don't eat out.

🗺 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?neutral

And what about transport outside the city?mostly fine

Where to find connections? How to buy a ticket?Belgian train app, can't remember the name.

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?Mass museum, Zaha Hadid harbour building, harbour, main square, red light district, student quarter.

What are the must-visit trip destinations?Brussels, Bruges, Oostende, Netherlands, Luxembourg.

Share your best experience:The whole thing was a ride, the best experience was probably the trip to Amsterdam.

💅A nugget of wisdom to make the life easier

How did you get to the place?Bus

Can you pay by card?almost nowhere

What not to forget when packing?Ad. Payment cards, Maestro is common in Belgium, Visa or MasterCard cannot be paid everywhere.

🥳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?Be prepared for a lot of rain in Belgium, so bring an umbrella! Otherwise, I recommend it!