Airbnb

around 300€

in grajaú between the center and my university

https://www.airbnb.fr/rooms/689762515369011032?source_impression_id=p3_1764678765_P3eOvohWk1ojAc5z

Yes, it was a really good place ! I highly recommend staying in this flat because: - It is in a good location: close to shops, not far from the city centre and the university, in a safe and quiet neighbourhood. - It is spacious for four people (even though one of the flatmates has a room that is not as nice as the others): two kitchens, three bathrooms, two living rooms. - It is fairly well equipped.

- Night Market Rooftop (club) - Lab (club) - Baiana (bar) - the Kitchen (club) - Sava (bar)

to take "global classes" because it's in English and not in Portuguese :)

the campus is super cool with a lot of infrastructures like a swimming pool, gym, athletics track, forest, etc.

by bus: Rio, Ouro Preto, São Paulo, Paraty, Buzios, Ilha Grande by plane: 2 aeroports (well connected to the other cities of Brazil and all of Latin America)

- Everything is relatively inexpensive compared to France (especially food). As for transport, there is a large bus network, but Uber remains the best option given its low cost. - In terms of safety, it is still Brazil, so you need to keep an eye on your belongings and phone (especially in the city centre), but BH remains very safe compared to Rio. - The weather is very pleasant, it is often sunny and warm. - For food, try the ‘pao de queijo’: a bread with local cheese and the local alcohol: ‘Xeque Mate’.

Classic Apartment

325

savassi, fed minutes walk from skema

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it was very nice as it’s a big appartement with a spacious living room and a hamac ! i would do it again

i’ve heard that it was nice but i don’t really know since i don’t go out often

portuguese kinda help i think

the campus has a cafeteria in which you can eat everyday

ticket planes are a but expensive since belo is not a major city but a bus ride for rio is only 30 bucks

uber is so cheap ! or you can also take the bus it’ll be less than one euro people are really nice, i think the best part about this experience

Classic Apartment

600

Centro

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The flat was nice, almost completely renovated. But it looked bigger in the photos and the neighbourhood isn't great. I recommend either getting a flat outside the city if there are more than 4-5 of you, as it works out cheaper, or getting a flat in neighbourhoods like Lourdes or Savassi

jacket club, mascaté, chalezinhio, the lab, café bonjour, café Hélène, whisper

It really depends on what you want to do. No subject is better than any other.

The campus is located in the north-west of the city and is easily accessible by Uber. There are many cafeterias and indoor sports facilities (swimming pool, tennis court, football pitch, running track, etc.). It is a very large campus, but all classes are held in the same location.

Rio de Janeiro, take a bus by night (7h and only 20-30 euros)

I've never taken public transport, but I've walked around at 4am and never had any problems. It also depends on the neighbourhood you're in. Always be careful, but compared to what people say about Brazil in general, Belo is a safe city.

Try to travel as much as possible. Time flies, so you can choose your classes so that you only have classes two days a week, leaving you plenty of time for other activities. Try to make Brazilian friends so that you can get tips and ideas for a good night out.

Airbnb

300 euros per person (shared with one roommate)

Next to the university, in Coraça neighborhood (also central area is nice)

Airbnb (listing not available anymore)

Yes, 100%, amazing apartment and perfect location. Airbnb apartment with huge terrace, billiard table, big living room.

- Major and Mercado Novo - Halloween party at PUC (legendary, in a metro) - Lots of trips, so less time spent partying in Belo Horizonte itself

Courses in Portuguese are harder to follow, so choose carefully. Not much workload though (2 mornings per week).

- PUC and UFMG both have good campuses. - People are friendly and welcoming. - If you don’t speak Portuguese, it’s complicated to follow classes.

- Around Belo Horizonte: waterfalls - In Brazil: Rio, Ilha Grande, Salvador, Morro de São Paulo, many more (huge country, endless options)

- Transport: Uber and bikes work well - Cost of living: about half the price of France - Safety: just follow the rules and you’ll be fine - Climate: hot and humid - Food: great traditional restaurants (cheap and tasty)

With the SKEMA campus and many French exchange students, it feels like home quickly.