Belgium is not really well known in the eastern part of Europe, only Brussels is recognised as the "capital of Europe" . But this country is much more than Brussels. It is varicoloured, rich in historical and architectural treasures; moreover, it is also a pulsating and youngish land.
Let me show it to you as I see it!!
Name: Gaàl Gabriella
Nationality: Hungarian
Age: 21
Host country: Belgium
Date of arrival: August 19th 2007
Visited cities: Antwerp, Brugge, Brussels, Gent, Ostend
As I study law at home, it can be strange, that I have ended up in Plantijn. But to tell the truth I find communication more interesting than law. And I feel that a lawyer must be able to communicate well, otherwise he or she will not have any chance in the courtroom.
Belgium was a pleasant surprise for me. It is not raining too much, the city and the country are amazing and the people are interesting. Nice experience, that everybody speaks English, which is not so common in Hungary. I have visited Brussels, Gent, Bruges and Ostend. Their historical and architectural values made these trips unforgettable.
Studying together with the other Erasmus (and Banaba) students is also inspiring. We are from ten different countries, but we get on well with each other from the first time. Unfortunately none of them likes Hungarian language…
My most beloved place was the old district of Brugge. The tiny old buildings, the huge churches and the romantic canals are seem to came from a fairy tale. And I have seen the mosy chocolate shops there.