Microbiology in Belgium
- Accommodations
- Meals
- Excursions & Activities
- Get to Know Your Destination
- Study Abroad Advisory of Student Risk
- Student Experience
Accommodations
Students will be housed in dormitory style shared housing on the historical campus of the Irish College in Leuven.
UC Davis may have to change the accommodation location and type. Should this be necessary, we will arrange alternative lodging. Please note that elevators, air conditioners, WiFi and other conveniences may not be available in all locations.
Accommodations for your program may include same-gender or mixed-gender housing and rooms may be shared with one or more students. You may request a roommate, and we will do our best to consider mutual requests when making housing assignments and/or sharing them with our program partners. However, please note that roommate requests cannot be guaranteed, as housing arrangements depend on availability and local accommodations.
Meals
Daily complementary continental breakfast will be provided at the Irish College in Leuven.
A select number of dinners, including a welcome and farewell dinner, will be included in the program. All other meals will be on your own.
On a day-to-day basis, you may prepare simple meals in your dorm kitchen or explore other options at local eateries and markets.
Excursions & Activities
Microbiology in Belgium offers a variety of out-of-class activities designed to deepen your understanding of microbiology principles.
- Enjoy a chocolate demonstration and learn how chocolate is made.
- Visit a local farm to explore the microbiology behind cheese making.
- Tour the historic Brasserie Cantillon, a traditional lambic brewery.
- Take a boat tour through historic Bruges.
- Explore the historic town of Dinant.
- Tour Park Abbey, a 17th-century monastery.
- Visit Bokrijk, the open-air museum.
- Participate in a walking tour of Brussels.
- Enjoy a guided city tour of Brussels.
- Take a day trip to Bruges and Ghent.
Please note: These activities and excursions are tentative and subject to change.
Get to Know Your Destination
From Lonely Planet Belgium: “Lively Leuven (Louvain in French) is an ancient capital, a prominent brewing centre and Flanders’ oldest university town. In term time, and even during the holidays, some 25,000 students give the city an upbeat, creative air. The picturesque core is full of characterful pubs and good-value dining.
Study Abroad Advisory of Student Risk
Participation in this UC Davis Study Abroad program requires travel to and extended living in a foreign location(s) abroad. UC Davis Study Abroad endeavors to reduce and mitigate risk wherever possible. However, the environments and risks associated with living in these locations are substantially different than those found during a regular course of study at UC Davis. All participants must download and review the following information prior to departure. Any questions should be directed to the Program Coordinator.
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