Monday, May 7, 2012
What's the weather like in Brussels, Belgium?
What's the weather like in Brussels, Belgium?
What's the weather like in Brussels? Is it easy getting a job there while you're a student? Is it expensive living there? What's the night life like?
Belgium - 5 Answers
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1 :
Rainy. Not too hard. Very expensive. Party hearty.
2 :
I am from Brussels. The weather varies between sun and clouds. Temperature is less cold than NY in winter and less hot than NY in the summer. You might have to learn French to get a good student job, but you will learn it quickly (2 months) - which is an asset for your career. Life is not that expensive, especially compared to other European capitals but indeed often more expensive than US cities. But the social security is amongst the most generous in the world, i.e. you can have an appointment with a dermatologist for USD 40 and medicines are reimbursed up to 80%. We have a great night life here and excellent electronic and dance clubs. Check for instance the much appreciated Dirty Dancing parties @ Mirano: http://www.dirtydancing.be/ Being also the capital of Europe, Brussels is very very international. This "multiculturality" is often appreciated! Moreover people are warm and welcoming unlike cities such as Paris. Check the links below, hope this helps
3 :
For the moments it's cold and it rains. Not easy to get a job here you have to speak Flemish AND French (because of Brussels). Not so expensive (more expensive since the Euro came in to force). Nightlife can be very busy but like in all city's take care and don't leave your drinks unattended.
4 :
Comparable with New York . Yes , you can find a job being a student , but you will have to pay taxes on it , like everybody else . It's the third most expensive country in Europe . Night life is great . It's a great country to live in actually . Very friendly people .
5 :
It rains year round, because it's on a hilltop. Unemployment is 20% among Belgians and 40% among immigrants. The city is bilingual Dutch-French and I would never accept help from a shop assistant who doesn't speak my language, so it's difficult to work here as a foreigner unless you only work with foreigners. That would be at the European institutions, so forget it. The city is very expensive, and the most dangerous (or only dangerous city) in Northern Belgium. And forget about learning French in two months. It's not even French here, it's a Walloon dialect! For night life, better go to the college towns Leuven and Gent, and the city of Antwerpen, Belgium's most populous city.
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