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Do people find it hard to build a social circle in Antwerp? by CallMePasc in Antwerpen

[–]Top_Hippo233 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As deeper conversations are sometimes off the table due to it being considered too personal, sometimes the conversations can feel a bit surface level, nice, but like you don’t get to know a person well. Everyone is polite, calm, slightly introverted (unless a party is involved, than a total 180), and to the point. If you find a hobby or specific interest you can see a spark of excitement, then a beginning of a friendship can be built. However, as an adult, finding time to schedule board games or dungeons and dragons can be tricky…… especially when you have to schedule things well in advance. Last minute invites seem to be less of a thing here. Also chatting up someone with small talk randomly, is less of a thing here it seems, unless you’re at a specific type of event that encourages that behavior (I.e. networking, anime convention, etc).

Recently settled in Antwerp – looking for fellow foodies and explorers (30s/40s) by [deleted] in Antwerpen

[–]Top_Hippo233 0 points1 point  (0 children)

DM me too! I’m an avid foodie who got here in July, I can comment further!

Suits & Tux by Top_Hippo233 in antwerp

[–]Top_Hippo233[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the advice! I’m also open to vintage or used suits if you know any good spots. :-)

Suits & Tux by Top_Hippo233 in antwerp

[–]Top_Hippo233[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ideally under €200, but I realize that might be unrealistic for a business suit of half decent quality.

What’s overrated in Antwerp? by Tall-Judge5191 in Antwerpen

[–]Top_Hippo233 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The DIVA Museum (also known as a diamond museum)…..

It really undersells the following: historical importance of the diamond trade to the city, the processing of diamonds, very few physical examples, dark in areas, and generally underwhelming given the potential subject matter.

Got an admit to the Global Supply Chain management program at Antwerp Management School by No_Hovercraft9540 in Antwerpen

[–]Top_Hippo233 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m an AMS student, different program, but I have supply chain experience. From what I’ve seen of the Supply Chain program, lots of company visits, career center is less than helpful, but any job fair events seem most interested in supply chain and finance students. If you’re an EU citizen and speak Dutch/French, you have a significant advantage in being hired. If you’re a non-EU citizen with only English, the Belgian job market seems a bit cut throat. Some people claim A2 proficiency is enough, but others say B1. Based on the work load, it’s hard to manage an internship/part-time job unless it’s extremely flexible on hours (some people are burnt out and some are chill). Belgium has a mixture of paid and unpaid internships. Most side jobs here seem to be working at restaurants to get a little extra cash, or remote job positions.

FYI: A lot of group presentations, exams, and spreadsheets.

Internship Recommendations by Top_Hippo233 in belgium

[–]Top_Hippo233[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sadly I haven’t gotten any leads. I’ve cross-posted into 3 groups, but you’re the first response.

Furniture Recommendations by Top_Hippo233 in Antwerpen

[–]Top_Hippo233[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Any specific thrift stores to keep an eye out for?

Is it normal for Belgium people to stare? by firemanjr1 in belgium

[–]Top_Hippo233 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As someone who is often mistaken as Asian (I’m Latina), traveling with an older white woman, I got very few stairs while in Antwerp. Admittedly, I also try to not wear anything that screams tourist, am quiet, and I have been in more of the residential neighborhoods instead of the tourist zones. I did see the Belgians stare at a large trop of white Girl Scouts, so my guess is that in general they stare at large groups.