{"id":93,"date":"2025-05-10T13:53:42","date_gmt":"2025-05-10T13:53:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gent1.be\/?page_id=93"},"modified":"2025-05-11T14:33:53","modified_gmt":"2025-05-11T14:33:53","slug":"your-guide-through-ghent-as-an-international-student","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/gent1.be\/","title":{"rendered":"Home"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Welcome to Ghent international students!<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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Welcome to Ghent: Your Ultimate Cheat Sheet for an Epic Semester!<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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So, you\u2019ve made the genius decision to spend a semester in Ghent? Great call. This city has it all\u2014history, nightlife, waffles (very important), and loads of cool, budget-friendly spots to keep you going. But finding your way in a new city? Kinda stressful. That\u2019s why we made this guide.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Think of us as your fun, slightly chaotic Ghent insiders. Our goal? Help you understand everything about the city and enjoy this city without emptying your wallet (too fast). We\u2019re all about affordable eats, cozy caf\u00e9s, quirky hangouts, how to get around and hidden gems that don\u2019t cost a fortune.<\/span><\/p>

Fair warning though: if you follow every recommendation in here every single day, you might still go broke. So maybe don\u2019t do that. Unless you enjoy living off pasta and vibes.<\/span><\/p>

Our vibe: light red, dark red, yellow, and a friendly dragon who shows you the way. Yes, a dragon. Ghent has one, and now you do too.<\/span><\/p>

Follow the Dragon of Ghent, stick to the red-and-yellow trail, and make this semester one to remember. It\u2019s gonna be messy, fun, a little weird\u2014and totally worth it. See you out there! \ud83c\udde7\ud83c\uddea<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Why did we made this?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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We\u2019re three girls who\u2019ve been in your shoes\u2014excited, a little lost, and trying not to spend our entire budget in the first week.<\/span><\/p>

Two of us came here on Erasmus and quickly realized how tricky it was to find the good stuff without breaking the bank. Everything looked fun, but not everything was worth your time (or money). <\/span>We wanted something that actually spoke to students like us\u2014fun, helpful, and real. So, we made the guide we wish we had.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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