Mobility specification

Country:Belgium

Institution:Vrije University Brussel

City:Brussels

Program:Erasmus+ for study

Activity type:Study

Academic year:2024/2025

MU faculty/department:Faculty of Economics and Administration

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?Teaching is mainly focused on lectures.

Does the university offer international students' programs and activities outside of lectures and seminars to help them integrate more quickly?Yes.

In which areas does the university offer support for students with special needs and strive to be inclusive?Psychological counseling
Crisis intervention
Support for LGBTQ+ students (e.g., safe spaces, counseling services)

💸Did you have to rob the bank?

Try to take a guess at what your monthly expenditures were:30000 CZK/month

Did you stay in dorms?no

Do you have any tips on how to find private accommodation?Use verified portals (Spotahome, MyKot...).

What about unexpected expenses? Did anything surprise you?Food prices are generally higher, student public transport cards are significantly cheaper.

🗺 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?mostly fine

And what about transport outside the city?runs like clockwork

Where to find connections? How to buy a ticket?Via Google maps.

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?Grand Place, European Institutions, Atomium.

What are the must-visit trip destinations?Bruges, Ghent, Antwerp, Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Luxembourg, Paris - all accessible by train or Flixbus.

Share your best experience:ESN organised 3 day party trip to Amsterdam.

💅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

Is there anything to watch out for before the trip?Charleroi Airport is 1 hour by car/bus from Brussels.

Can you pay by card?everywhere

What not to forget when packing?Clothes to rain.

🥳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 great experience that shaped my personality and self-confidence, allowed me to travel through four countries and meet amazing people from India to the north of Norway.