@derFinn
Belgian expat in the USA
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Belgian
Lives in San Francisco
Registration: 21 June 2014
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Car Share: Aachen -Leuven (Brussels) by derFinn
I drive Tuesday-Friday roundtrip daily from Aachen to Leuven (20 min east of Brussels) Looking for anybody wanting a ride/commute willing to help pay for gas -cheaper for both of us. I drive to Leuven Belgium (20 min east of Brussels, there is ...
Great advice, I did not even think about posting in both locations.. Read More
Car Share: Aachen -Leuven (Brussels)
I drive Tuesday-Friday roundtrip daily from Aachen to Leuven (20 min east of Brussels) Looking for anybody wanting a ride/commute willing to help pay for gas -cheaper for both of us. I drive to Leuven Belgium (20 min east of Brussels, there is ... Read More
1 year Apartment Contract Possible (student)? by derFinn
Hey folks, New to the ½ûÂþÌìÌà and have tons of questions, however the apartment renting laws are killing me with their clarity. I am hoping that somebody with the same or like-situation as I will be able to give advice. Background: Moving to ...
Sorry for late reply... How did your search turn up? I would think it would be easier for you and your husband to find an apartment because you can both prove an income. We had problems because we didn't have an "income" per se; ... Read More
Type D student VISA by HN112
Hello everyone! I've been accepted at ULB but my acceptance letter hasn't arrived yet by mail. It's been about 3 months now. Is it possible to provide the embassy with the emailed scanned acceptance letter? It's the same as the ...
I wouldn't be scared of rejection... Like crisscross said the belgian embassy would probably understand. You know every year thousands of people apply for visa applications and these things must be common. I'm sure if the rest of your ... Read More
Type D student VISA by HN112
Hello everyone! I've been accepted at ULB but my acceptance letter hasn't arrived yet by mail. It's been about 3 months now. Is it possible to provide the embassy with the emailed scanned acceptance letter? It's the same as the ...
Have you completed your entire application process? Even though I was accepted at Leuven and they sent me the electronic copy of the letter by email, The university declined to send the official letter until my application was fully completed. (did ... Read More
Looking for agencies to assist in my applications for university by Daawnn
hi congrads on your baby.. im hoping to come to Belgium next year for university can ypu recommend any agencies to assist in my applications Dawn
Hi. I am starting grad school in Leuven this September. I do not know your situation. However the application to Leuven was VERY easy. It was online only through their website. You have to upload basic documents and fill out a Pdf application ... Read More
1 year Apartment Contract Possible (student)? by derFinn
Hey folks, New to the ½ûÂþÌìÌà and have tons of questions, however the apartment renting laws are killing me with their clarity. I am hoping that somebody with the same or like-situation as I will be able to give advice. Background: Moving to ...
Hi everyone, Here is an update of our situation as promised. My wife and I spent two days in Bilzen Belgium and looked for apartments. *Reminder: Both my wife and I are full time grad students. Long story short, We visited about 5 apartments and ... Read More
1 year Apartment Contract Possible (student)? by derFinn
Hey folks, New to the ½ûÂþÌìÌà and have tons of questions, however the apartment renting laws are killing me with their clarity. I am hoping that somebody with the same or like-situation as I will be able to give advice. Background: Moving to ...
Thanks Crisscross, Well I guess I am relieved that landlords have some discretion when agreeing on a length of lease. I know I will regret saying this however when we move out :) I hope to be settled by August-I will update this post so all ... Read More
1 year Apartment Contract Possible (student)?
Hey folks, New to the ½ûÂþÌìÌà and have tons of questions, however the apartment renting laws are killing me with their clarity. I am hoping that somebody with the same or like-situation as I will be able to give advice. Background: Moving to ... Read More