Hi, I'm Uzo - a Nigerian who just graduated from UGent and is currently living in Belgium. This vlog is my personal journey of my life in BE.
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Not sure where you live, but in Brussels, there are so many expat communities, that there is really no need to 'integrate' into Belgian society. The people I hang out with are Spanish, German, Italian, French, Slovak, etc. etc. with the occasional Belgian national thrown in. If you take a course that is taught in English, I'd think that the situation is similar, more foreigners, than Belgians.
Great! I am also interested in Masters in Belgium. Can I be assisted? I just found your channel and subscribed But still Ghana jollof is better than Nigeria jollof😅
@@josephchintohabbeyquaye2892 hey, thanks for subscribing! Sure if I can help in any way, I will. Otherwise, I can point you in the right direction. Please send me a message via Instagram @uzo.be.living
This is a very rosy description. Things in Belgium and other EU countries are extremely difficulty for their own citizens. Be careful cause finding a room is super expensive and tricky even in coliving spaces. Let alone a studio whuch6is never under 900-1000 per month excluding minthly expenses that are mandatory ranging 150-200Eyr per month. Btw health insurance us also mandatory. Basically you pay for everything. So inform well not to end up in the streets under cartoons in the freezing winter. 😢
@@mr6sg thanks for your contribution. In this vlog, I speak from my own experiences and people I know so pardon me if my own perspective doesn’t match yours. I don’t know anyone who pays that amount for studio or electricity. I have a friend who has a two bed flat in Antwerp province and pays 500 rent. My current studio is not up to 600 all in. Again, thanks!
That is a very uninformed comment. Things in Belgium and in most EU countries are actually extremely good compared to any other place on the planet. Housing is not cheap but is much more expensive in neighbouring countries and in places like the U.K. it is basically three or four times the cost in Belgium. The quality of the health services , public transport, education, cultural life in Belgium is among the best in the EU although - as everywhere - people complain.
I'll tell you a sad truth... My husband is white and no one has any problem talking to him in English, and those are the same people that don't want to communicate in English to me 😅 Beautiful Flemish people. I should have believed that they are heavily racist 😅
@@uncafeconrubi-viviendoenEuropa I’m sorry to hear about your experience. Actually, many people speak English to me when I say I don’t understand Dutch very well. Some people don’t but most people do because otherwise 😂🤷🏾♀️
The racism is ingrained into the culture. People hate being called racist, but carry on treating Africans like a lower class of people. It’s disgusting, and frustrating. Keep your head up, and find the few who have done the work to undo racist thinking and behaviors. ❤
@@joadevil when did you get your psychology degree? I understand racism and it's impact is also studied in psychology. If you're not, then respect people experiences, so far no one holds the truth and it's not up to you to judge me freely as you please.
@@uncafeconrubi-viviendoenEuropa If you understand racism then think a minute about the impact of your words by stigmatising a whole community. And by the way, you say "no one holds the truth", yet you start your own comment with " a sad thruth", concluding "Flemish people...are heavily racist".
From a Russian that moved to Belgium in 2003: Do not move to Belgium. There are so many other countries in West-Europe with better lifestyle and cheaper housing. Belgium is one of the most expensive and heavily taxed areas in Western Europe. - High taxes. - High food prices. - Extreme classes categories. - An average apartment costs inbetween 800-1500 EUR. - Extreme racism when looking for a job (even if you speak the language fluently). - Extreme racism when looking for housing. - No significant cultural relevance. - Extremely high public transport prices. - Extreme police state. (The police codex covers almost everything, even civil affairs.) - ... and much more. I recommend France as a good destination to start your journey in Europe. About me: In the works of moving to Nice, France after living 21 years in Belgium. Best of luck and enjoy your journey in life! ♥
@@solomonfrx hi, thanks for your comment. However, I don’t think there’s any perfect country for immigrants especially those from non-western countries. Our realities are very different and we try to make do the best we can wherever we can. Even France has its challenges and I know this because I know a few people who moved from France to Belgium. But I appreciate your contribution and wish you good luck in your new adventure!
@@UzoBeLiving okay well done…actually I’m waiting on God for mine… Please Is there student jobs in Brussels…what I’ve been hearing about Brussels for student jobs is scary 😟 Also how much does the laundromat charge Is there social gatherings Especially for variants of tribes and cultures What’s your TikTok or X handle or Linkdln I’d like to connect with you
Dear sister after English which one of the popular language in Belgium especially the sign board on the road are written in which language?kindly must reply me
@@MalikAli-o4m8e it depends on which part of Belgium you’re going to. If you’re going to the Flemish part, then it’s Dutch. If you’re going to Wallonia which is the French speaking part or Brussels, then it’s French.
Hi, thank you for this valuable information. I want to know, what is the Minimum amount of money to put in my block account, and will the money be given back to me if I arrive in Belgium?
Thanks for watching! The money in the blocked account depends on your university. It’s usually between €750-€950. My university requested €950 per month x 12. The money is given to you when you arrive but not in bulk. Instead a certain amount is given to you every month. E.g. if you put €750 x 12 (€9000) in your blocked account, you’ll get €750 every month for 12 months.
Hi I heard there’s no job for students (English) in Brussels. Is there any website one could get job as student and also which location is good to reside for better job
Hi, thanks for your comments. If you speak only English, you can work in logistics. Your best bet is to register in a student interim. The best location to stay is near your school. Transport is very expensive and if you only work 20 hours, it’s better to stay near your school that you’ll be spending more time.
Coming to Belgium to work, changing visitors visa to work visa ,is it possible in Belgium 🇧🇪. Getting a residence permit in Belgium 🇧🇪 b4 Getting a job sound difficult. Not everyone want to come to Belgium through school. Please make a video about coming to Belgium 🇧🇪 through another route. 🙏
Hello, thanks for your comment. It’s possible to come to Belgium through work route but you have to find a good job in a company willing to sponsor you. I don’t know about converting a visit visa to work permit but I’ll find out.
@@UzoBeLiving Hi, how can a nurse with diploma in nursing come to Belgium through study route? Is there top up courses there for nurses? Would you recommend I learn French or Dutch?
@@lawonyinye7056 hey Onyinye, thanks for your comments. You will have to study nursing here but you need to learn the language first. You can learn either Dutch or French. It depends on where you’ll be studying and living.
Hi Uzo, pls after getting the course I want to study and the university and I have my transcript and meet the requirements, how do I apply to the school to get admission. Thanks
Hi Blessing, thanks for your comment! If you read the requirements, you’ll see how to apply. Some universities give you a form to fill, some just ask you to send your documents to an email provided. So you should look closely at the requirements and see what it says about submitting an application
Lol. I’m not sure what you’re implying but that’s what I SAVED. I got the outfits for €5 each instead of the prices on the labels. Hence the “savings”.
