1 00:00:01,702 --> 00:00:04,909 The Holy Spirit College is one of the last residences in Leuven 2 00:00:05,009 --> 00:00:07,219 to be exclusively inhabited by men. 3 00:00:07,320 --> 00:00:09,963 It is also one of the oldest 'dormitories' in the world... 4 00:00:10,238 --> 00:00:15,829 The college was founded in the 15th century to provide accommodation for seven poor theology students – 5 00:00:16,091 --> 00:00:19,040 it was the first college to be founded within the university. 6 00:00:19,417 --> 00:00:24,440 Thanks to generous donations throughout the centuries, the college continued to expand. 7 00:00:24,860 --> 00:00:29,800 Like so many other buildings in Leuven, the college was badly damaged during World War II. 8 00:00:30,153 --> 00:00:33,112 Nearing the end of the war, disaster struck: 9 00:00:33,295 --> 00:00:36,299 the college was almost completely destroyed by allied bombs 10 00:00:36,400 --> 00:00:38,834 that were actually intended for the train station. 11 00:00:38,978 --> 00:00:41,640 This escape tunnel to Saint Michael's Church was damaged, 12 00:00:41,963 --> 00:00:43,440 killing dozens of people. 13 00:00:45,380 --> 00:00:47,700 Fortunately, the phoenix has risen from the ashes 14 00:00:47,800 --> 00:00:50,146 and the building has resumed its original purpose. 15 00:00:50,246 --> 00:00:52,700 It currently houses 150 students. 16 00:00:52,800 --> 00:00:53,969 One of which is Jeroen. 17 00:00:54,726 --> 00:00:55,226 Hi! 18 00:00:55,462 --> 00:00:58,240 So I hear you are entering your final year. What are your plans? 19 00:00:58,340 --> 00:01:02,457 Actually, I'm about to finish my last year here and I will 20 00:01:02,557 --> 00:01:06,459 start an extra year in specialisation in taxation. 21 00:01:07,023 --> 00:01:08,123 Great! Well, good luck! 22 00:01:08,778 --> 00:01:14,290 In addition to studying, the students also like to enjoy the beautiful garden and of course… the bar. 23 00:01:14,473 --> 00:01:19,121 In 1995, the college again became the proud owner of the Spoelberch Collection, 24 00:01:19,221 --> 00:01:21,268 which is named after the noble family that bequeathed it 25 00:01:21,368 --> 00:01:23,781 to the university more than a century ago. 26 00:01:24,175 --> 00:01:29,465 It is this family that is one of the largest private shareholders in the Stella Artois brewery.