r/Leuven

Hi everyone, I’m an incoming international student and am currently looking for accommodation in Leuven. I noticed that many studios/student rooms I actually like do not have air conditioning, and I was wondering if it is usually manageable in summer without AC? Does the heat become uncomfortable indoors?

Coming from a hot country, I’m a bit worried about this. Would really appreciate hearing your experiences and advice. Thank you!

As per title.

So, student here, never worked a job here as my Master's is quite demanding, meaning I have in theory, no income to declare or taxes to pay.

Is it safe for me to just ignore the tax mail, or do I have to spend time looking up how taxes in Belgium work, what are deductibles etc.

Usually I would put in the effort out of respect but my exams are just round the corner and I don't wanna stress myself out...

Hello! Has anyone stayed at the Marist House of Studies (MHS) at Diestsesteenweg 488 in Kessel-Lo? I would love to hear any feedback about the room quality, management, and what the daily commute is like. Thank you!

Hi everyone, Im a student in Leuven that is seeking professional help.
I don’t have much money at all and I want to keep it from my parents (they never took my problems seriously). The places I have found have fees up to 100 euros per session which I can’t afford. Im not a student at kuleuven so I can’t use their resources. I have had suspicions of having ADHD aswel as depression but by the time I started looking into it, I was already 18+ so the cost of researching it was too much for me. Ive become desperate now tho.

If you know a therapist or a psychologist, could you please send some details and the price. How much would it cost to get diagnosed?

Thank you.

Hi everyone

I arrived in Leuven last month and bought a bike at kringwinkel, the bike came with a "3 weeks warranty" from velo, I checked that the Belgian law forces the shop to supply a 1 year warranty, is it true? And what would happen if the warranty would actually be from velo and not the shop? What would the warranty cover? Especially if the bike broke just at the end of the 3rd week and velo was closed, so I couldn't bring it

Thank you in advance

A few months ago, I scheduled a viewing with Syus Housing. I arrived 15 minutes early, only for them to call me at the exact time of the viewing to tell me it was cancelled. No heads up, no apology. Just a last-minute call after I'd already made my way there.

Fast forward to a couple of days ago. I booked several viewings specifically for next academic year. I made sure to use the correct links for academic year rentals. The people showing the properties were pleasant enough, and I was told to fill out an application form and send my payslip and my parents if I was interested. Fine, no problem. I submitted applications for all the properties.

They replied shortly after, telling me the properties are only available for 3 months. I specifically booked through the academic year listings. Either their website is misleading or there's a serious lack of communication internally, because I wasted an entire day viewing properties I was never actually eligible for.

To top it all off, the communication from the agency has been rude and passive aggressive throughout.
I really wish there were more honest reviews out there for student housing agencies like this.

Hi! I’m female, turning 19 in a month and since i moved to Leuven I’ve felt very lonely. i see cute couples and people with pride buttons walking around everywhere but almost everyone i have met is just cis and straight and i’m still a bit shy to talk about my sexuality with them. i was wondering where i can easily meet people around my age who are lgbtq.

i’ve heard about the unique rainbow house but whenever i remember to look at the events there seems to be a lot of things scheduled for older people. I’m also too scared to travel to brussels by myself in the evenings so i cant go to lgbtq bars there. i tried sitting in cafes and hanging around thrift stores but no one has really talked to me because they’re all just there to do their own thing.

The only idea i have left is going up to someone with pride pins and asking where they got them (because i want some too) and hoping it ends in a nice conversation and we become friends. Apart from that, is there any specific place or even somewhere online where i can just talk to people like me? (especially as a shy person)

Hello,

I am an expat here in Leuven. Obviously we all know how tight the daycare situation is in Leuven. I got offered a spot in De Sterrekes. Does anyone have feedback on this one ? I can not find much information online.

Thanks!

Opinion about the pizzaria quo vadis in the muntstraat?

Hi all,
we're coming to Leuven as tourist in June and I'm trying to figure out where to rent a cargo bike for two days to transport my kids while there. Velo doesn't have them and Lucien no longer offers short term rentals.
Are there any other options I'm missing?
Thanks in advance!

Since I moved to belgium specifically Leuven my hair became a mess. After a while I realized it must be the water. Is there anyone who solved this? I need recommendations before I invest in shower head filers... I'm really desperate 😭

Hey guys, looking for good ramen in Leuven but there is ao much options, any recommendation? 🫶🍲

Wat een onvriendelijk café is me datte. Die mensen lijken zo depressief.

Niet aangenaam. We zijn maar vertokkken door hoe boertig die mensen daar zijn., dat zoiets nog kan bestaan in leuven........

Hello everyone,

My name is Caroline, and I recently started my small home bakery, Ro Danish Bakery, in Heverlee (on Naamsesteenweg).

I specialize in authentic Scandinavian baked goods (I am from Denmark myself) using organic ingredients and sourdough - resulting in a slow fermentation process (for extra flavor and a healthy texture).

How does it work?

Every Wednesday, I open my doors for two seperate pick-up moments. Place your order before Monday 09.00 and everything is freshly baked and ready for you at your chosen pick-up moment on Wednesday. For now I only work with the pre-order system, but hopefully you will also be able to find Ro at the local Sunday market in Heverlee from mid-June.

Feel free to take a look at ro-danish-bakery.com or follow my baking adventures on Instagram.

Hope to see you soon on a Wednesday!

Warm regards,

Caroline – Ro Danish Bakery