Beautiful Belgium adventures. Past Review
By Kimberly Smith (Eastern Kentucky University) - abroad from 09/19/2016 to 12/24/2016 with
Study Abroad Programs in Belgium
This experience was beyond worthwhile. I learned plenty about myself as an individual. I learned a lot about culture and assimilating to culture and appreciating the differences. I also learned to work with and understand the views of other people from other cultures. I learned the value of travel, and how to do so in a cost-effective manner. I learned to humble myself and ask for help often, and I learned that it is okay to do. The Flemish people of Belgium in the area I was in were hospitable and beyond happy to go to great lengths to help me, and because of that my experience was enriched and many lasting friendships were forged. I would absolutely do it again in a moment.
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Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
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I did not have any health issues, however the university I attended provided us with information and references to seek care if we required it. |
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Hasselt felt very safe day and night. |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
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The program was lovely. The classes were reasonable and taught in English. A good challenge, but not too hard. The city was catered to students with many events and festivals, and it was easy to travel from hasselt to other places. Including Amsterdam! |
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* Money: How easily were you able to live on a student's budget?
(1 = not very easy/$200+ on food & personal expenses/week, 2.5 = $100/week, 5 = very easily/minimal cost) |
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| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | $10 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Shop at markets and local grocers. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | I didn't need to take as much stuff as I did probably. I was able to get many things over there. |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Avid AdventurerThe wardrobe you packed was better suited for a semester of camping than club hopping. Outdoorsy, you might forgo a crazy night out for an early all-day adventure. You'd rather take in the rich culture of an old town than the metropolis of a modern city, but for you getting off the grid is ideal. |
