Hasselt University offers an inclusive and connected learning environment. During my International Master of Interior Architecture, I studied alongside peers from all over the world — a truly enriching experience that extended far beyond the classroom. Most people in Hasselt speak English, and UHasselt also offers Dutch lessons for those who want to integrate further. The one-year program was intense, but the strong international community made it easier to adapt and thrive. The program’s focus on adaptive reuse inspired my research interests and shaped my career path — I am now continuing at UHasselt as a PhD student, while also teaching in the same international Master’s program that first brought me here.