Things I regret about moving to Belgium 🤦🏾‍♀️🇧🇪

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  • Опубліковано 2 лис 2024

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  • @MA-yc7pz
    @MA-yc7pz 14 днів тому +1

    I am dominican but I have spanish passport moving for a job offer in a month this helps !I only speak English and Spanish my french is terrible my dutch doesn't exist😅
    How is buying online is over there?Amazon?

    • @EGRS20
      @EGRS20 8 днів тому

      Buying online is easy & yes there’s Amazon as well!
      What part of Belgium will u live?
      The parts in Belgium where they don’t speak french but vlaams/dutch, will be easier for you because a lot of ppl who speak french whether they’re from Belgium or France,
      don’t speak (or don’t like to) speak English 😅
      I get a lot of customers in our shop who only speak french and they can’t or just resist to speak English so I always have to get someone to translate. (I moved to Belgium from the Netherlands)

    • @UzoBeLiving
      @UzoBeLiving  День тому +1

      @@MA-yc7pz congratulations on your new job! I hope you are able to settle in quickly and find your feet. Don’t worry about speaking only English. I speak only English and know a few words here and there in Dutch 😅🙆🏾‍♀️ and I get by. I live in the Antwerp region which is great. We have Amazon and other online and offline stores. You’ll be okay 🤗

    • @UzoBeLiving
      @UzoBeLiving  День тому +1

      @@EGRS20 you’re right! The French don’t like to speak anything other than French and it can be quite stressful 🥴 but I’m glad you have found a way to get by 😅

  • @karlnapp2740
    @karlnapp2740 Місяць тому +1

    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.

    • @UzoBeLiving
      @UzoBeLiving  Місяць тому +1

      @@karlnapp2740 my course was taught in English and we had 50% Belgian natives there. The point of integrating and learning the language is to be able to navigate the system better, have a better local experience and get access to more opportunities but that’s up to the individual to decide if these things are important enough to want to integrate.

  • @MalikAli-o4m8e
    @MalikAli-o4m8e 3 місяці тому +1

    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

    • @UzoBeLiving
      @UzoBeLiving  3 місяці тому +1

      @@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.

    • @MalikAli-o4m8e
      @MalikAli-o4m8e 3 місяці тому

      I get admission in howest university in kotrijik

    • @UzoBeLiving
      @UzoBeLiving  3 місяці тому +1

      @@MalikAli-o4m8e okay. It will be Dutch:

    • @MalikAli-o4m8e
      @MalikAli-o4m8e 3 місяці тому

      Thanks a lot buddy ❤

    • @Oreosana
      @Oreosana 2 місяці тому

      @@MalikAli-o4m8ecan you please share your experience? I want to study abroad in belgium

  • @EmmanuellaTeach
    @EmmanuellaTeach 2 місяці тому

    Please can you mention the transport apps and bank apps to download?
    Thanks

    • @UzoBeLiving
      @UzoBeLiving  2 місяці тому

      @@EmmanuellaTeach hi Emmanuella, transport apps = SNCB & De Lijn. Bank apps = Wise & Revolut.

  • @nathantsanghou1327
    @nathantsanghou1327 5 місяців тому +1

    Very helpful thanks ,.

    • @UzoBeLiving
      @UzoBeLiving  5 місяців тому

      Thank you so much for watching

  • @IbukunJustinah
    @IbukunJustinah 3 місяці тому

    Thanks for this. I really like to move to Belgium ❤

    • @UzoBeLiving
      @UzoBeLiving  3 місяці тому

      @@IbukunJustinah thanks for watching!! And you should come! It’s a nice country!

  • @fakiyafemi4101
    @fakiyafemi4101 2 місяці тому

    Thanks for the information
    I am interested in Belgium
    How can you help me move to over there
    Thank you

    • @UzoBeLiving
      @UzoBeLiving  2 місяці тому

      @@fakiyafemi4101 thanks for watching!
      Re: how I can help you… i can give advice and suggestions depending on what you want to move to Belgium for.

  • @uncafeconrubi-viviendoenEuropa
    @uncafeconrubi-viviendoenEuropa 3 місяці тому +5

    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 😅

    • @UzoBeLiving
      @UzoBeLiving  3 місяці тому +3

      @@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 😂🤷🏾‍♀️

    • @Babyshoes777
      @Babyshoes777 3 місяці тому +6

      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
      @joadevil Місяць тому

      Your comment says more about you then about Flemish people, frankly.

    • @uncafeconrubi-viviendoenEuropa
      @uncafeconrubi-viviendoenEuropa Місяць тому +1

      @@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.

    • @hvhvgitaar
      @hvhvgitaar Місяць тому

      @@Babyshoes777That is certainly not the case. If you believe that, perhaps you have racism issues yourself…

  • @mr6sg
    @mr6sg 3 місяці тому +2

    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. 😢

    • @UzoBeLiving
      @UzoBeLiving  3 місяці тому +4

      @@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!

    • @the_specialista6319
      @the_specialista6319 3 місяці тому +1

      What a negative thing to say.

    • @hvhvgitaar
      @hvhvgitaar Місяць тому

      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.

  • @zeekaokafor6528
    @zeekaokafor6528 5 місяців тому +1

    Thank you uzo

    • @UzoBeLiving
      @UzoBeLiving  5 місяців тому

      Thank you so much for watching

  • @hvhvgitaar
    @hvhvgitaar Місяць тому

    Enjoy Antwerp!

  • @lucdebeuf8444
    @lucdebeuf8444 25 днів тому +1

    Tickets are cheap...

    • @UzoBeLiving
      @UzoBeLiving  21 день тому

      @@lucdebeuf8444 what tickets please?

  • @kenphil1107
    @kenphil1107 7 місяців тому

    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. 🙏

    • @UzoBeLiving
      @UzoBeLiving  7 місяців тому

      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.

    • @lawonyinye7056
      @lawonyinye7056 4 місяці тому

      ​@@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?

    • @UzoBeLiving
      @UzoBeLiving  4 місяці тому +1

      @@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.

    • @UzoBeLiving
      @UzoBeLiving  4 місяці тому

      @@lawonyinye7056 also, we can chat about your options if you send a message to my Instagram @uzo.be.living

    • @lawonyinye7056
      @lawonyinye7056 4 місяці тому

      @@UzoBeLiving Thank you very much

  • @solomonfrx
    @solomonfrx 3 місяці тому +4

    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! ♥

    • @UzoBeLiving
      @UzoBeLiving  3 місяці тому +4

      @@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!

    • @meryyammb
      @meryyammb 2 місяці тому +4

      Hum everything was fine until I saw “France”

    • @UzoBeLiving
      @UzoBeLiving  2 місяці тому

      @@meryyammb 😅😅😅😅😅😅

    • @hvhvgitaar
      @hvhvgitaar Місяць тому +1

      Extreme misguided biased comment…

    • @jndelbauve
      @jndelbauve Місяць тому +1

      Bon retour en Russie, elle manque de soldats