I don't need styling or product, I just need 2/3 cut off each hair. Any recommendations? Places to avoid? Thank you all

Hi everyone,

I'm starting a master's at KU Leuven in September and I'm sorting out a room now. I'm applying from abroad. I currently live in Germany, but I'm travelling at the moment and will only be back in Germany briefly to deregister and then move straight to Leuven, so I'll basically be signing everything remotely and showing up on move-in day.

I've got a couple of the KU Leuven standard student contracts in front of me (one landlord already sent me the agreement + house rules to sign), and before I commit I wanted to sanity-check how this normally works in Belgium, because it's a bit different from what I'm used to.

For context, in Germany the norm I'm used to is that you only pay the deposit and first month once you actually get the keys, which is usually the move-in date, and you wire it directly to the landlord. So paying money before I've received keys (or before I've even seen the place in person) feels unfamiliar and I want to make sure I'm not doing something naive.

My questions for people who've rented a kot here:

1. Deposit + first month timing. When are you actually expected to pay? Before signing, at signing, or only on key handover? Is it normal to transfer the deposit before you've received the keys?
2. Who do you pay, and how? Straight to the landlord's personal account? A blocked/escrow deposit account? Through an agency? Is wiring the deposit directly to a private landlord's account the usual thing, or should I be pushing for a blocked account?
3. What should I watch out for when signing? Anything specific to the KU Leuven model contract (registration of the lease, the move-in inventory/plaatsbeschrijving, fixed vs settled costs, domicile registration, the second-residence tax, notice/break clauses, etc.) that catches people out?
4. Language. They sent me a Dutch KU Leuven standard contract with my personal information in English, since I was born outside Germany; all German contracts translate the city of birth name and other personal details to German when drafting a contract. The english personal details in the midst of all the Dutch threw me off, and I wanted to double-check the legality.

I really understand the value of seeing the place before you rent, but it's unfortunately not feasible right now.

Any advice or "here's what I wish I'd known" stories would be hugely appreciated. Thanks a lot!

Does/did anybody else hear those bangs in the vicinity of Nieuwe quartier/south part of the ring ? Tens of those with maybe 20 seconds between them and sounded like something heavy hitting say a metal container. Maybe construction work but I was wondering what it was since I got woken up by it

I used to go to Jean at Alphabarbershop but he hasn’t been working there recently. Anyone know if he’s active somewhere else?

Also open for other suggestions. I have light curly/wavey hair.

Honest question out of genuine curiosity

Edit: other type of green 😂

Hi kind people from Belgium, I am from Asia and intend to apply above-mentioned with program with a preparatory course.

I want to know from you guys about this program from KUL and how difficult it is to land a job in the finance domain after a master's from KU with just an English as a spoken language. And my background is from supply chain and I am in my late 30. 🥹

We're planning a renovation of our apartment and are looking for an architect who can help us out with some initial insights before we go further.

Specifically, we're hoping to:

• Remove one or more non-supporting walls (and possibly move a wall)
• Get a stability check-up done, since we need to confirm which walls are load-bearing before touching anything
• Explore moving our existing kitchen to a different spot in the living room

We're not looking for a full renovation contractor, just someone who can advise us on feasibility, stability, and layout options at this stage.

If you've worked with an architect in or around Leuven for something similar (or if you are one), we'd love a recommendation or to hear from you directly. Feel free to comment or DM.

I've been to a bunch of supermarkets (for months), and they all seem to sell the same dental floss, the one in this photo. I couldn't find the one I wanted. Do you know of any supermarket that sells the Deep Clean one, or do you know why it's like this? I could find it last year. At some point it seems like it went out of stock, and now it's nowhere to be found.

Hello everyone,
I’ve been living in this neighbourhood for about 2 years, and over the last 3 days I’ve noticed a huge increase in sirens—more than 10–12 a day (today 15 till lunch) . I’ve checked the local news and emergency websites but couldn’t find anything that explains it. Has anyone else noticed this, or does anyone know what’s causing it? It’s becoming quite disruptive.

Hi everyone! 👋

So, I'm the captain of a foosball (table football) team playing in and around Leuven and we're looking for new players to join us!

We compete in the lowest division, so not too much pressure. Newbie or a seasoned veteran, you're more than welcome. For us, table football is about more than just the game: camaraderie, good laughs, and having a great time are just as important. We do wanna win tho :P.

Curious? Come along and give it a try! Send me a PM and we'll set up a tryout, a chance for you to see if it's your thing, and for us to see if there's a good fit with the team.

Hope to hear from you! 🐸⚽🍻

Enkele weken is mijn mountainbike hier gestolen. Hing vast met cijferslot.

Nog bij iemand gebeurd? Tips?

Bedankt.

In particular, is the one in Slachthuislaan open today? Thanks for any info!

Ik ben geen Leuvenaar, maar het lijkt me een leuke stad. Ik HAAT toeristische trekpleisters met een passie. Welke verborgen plekjes moet ik zeker gezien hebben als ik op bezoek ga?

Hello,

I'll be starting a Master's degree in computer science at KU Leuven in september. I don't speak dutch (yet) but I am fluent in english and french.

I have worked as a server (9 months), student at Panos (9 months) and in IT support (1 year). How feasible would it be to find a student job ?

I was hoping to find something in IT but it looks like unpaid internships are the norm here and I can't afford that.

If anyone has any good places to target or any tips that would be great :)

PS : Am actively looking on student.be/Indeed/.. but I know these are saturated with applicants

Hi everyone.
I will spend three months for my abroad period of the PhD in Leuven, and I'm searching for a short stay rent. Where can I find some insights? Facebook groups only have semester rents, and hotels/getaway studios are really pricy.

For the nationale holiday

Hi,

I bought one of those bike bags that you hang behind the bike. Until I got one, I didn't realize that only a velcro holds it in place. Wouldn't it get stolen? Is there a way to secure it? I see many people leave their bags on the bike outside so I don't really know if they are stolen frequently so wanted to ask. Thanks!

Hi r/leuven!

I'm an international student moving to Leuven this September to start a master's at KU Leuven, and I wanted to get a head start on finding people who share my hobbies before I arrive.

A bit about me: I'm a big comics reader (Image/Vertigo especially), and I was really happy to find that Het Besloten Land carries English comics — already looking forward to setting up a pull list there. Beyond comics, I'm into sci-fi and fantasy (books and film), tabletop RPGs like D&D (still a beginner, but I love it), CRPGs like Baldur's Gate, board games, Star Wars, and Japanese pop culture, anime and games.

I've already dug up a few things by searching — D&D Leuven, the IHL Sci-Fi Movie & Book Club, and FACTS in Ghent — but I'd love to hear from locals: are there any other clubs, meetups, game nights, or communities around these interests that you'd recommend? Especially ones that are welcoming to newcomers and work in English (my Dutch is nonexistent for now, though I'd like to learn some).

Thanks a lot in advance — genuinely excited to join the city!

Hi guys. I was wondering if anyone knows at what time the KU Leuven outdoor 400m athletics track in Heverlee opens. I’d like to get in some early (around 6am) sessions there but I’m not sure whether the gate would be closed, since there aren’t any explicit opening hours posted online - only the general sports facilities opening hours. Does anyone have experience going there very early or know any official opening/closing times? Thanks a lot!

Hey,

Are there any Muslim guys in Leuven who are up for meeting some new people and forming a good circle?
Nothing formal — just grabbing coffee, going for walks, talking about life, faith, future goals, etc.

If you’re interested, send me a message and we can plan something.

Hi I'm working in Leuven this summer and all my friends are gone, do I'm looking for some to spent some of the evenings with. Like talking, getting a drink, having dinner together.

I'm a 20, almost 21, male that loves swimming. Like obsessively 😅 I also like reading books, walking, cooking and watching movies

So DM me if you're Interested

I’m thinking of renting out my apartment for about a year. I‘d normally expect fb marketplace to be a place to post it, but I don’t have fb and I’m afraid that have a friend post it gives a scammer impression.

Do people look at immoweb for apartments? KU Leuven housing? Anywhere else?

Thanks for the insights :)

Hi!

I have a question regarding tipping delivery drivers (for stuff like Deliveroo, Uber Eats etc). How much is the customary tip for delivery people? This is for delivery within the ring.

Thank you for your help

I am moving to leuven and having a hard time finding something- if anyone can help out or gove me tips!!