by Livensa Living | Jun 9, 2026 | Student Accommodation
Your son or daughter going away to study in another city is one of those moments that mix pride with a knot in your stomach. On one hand, you watch them take a huge step towards their future; on the other, the questions hit you: where will they live? Will they be... by Livensa Living | Jun 4, 2026 | Student Life
Congratulations: the hardest part is done. You’ve got your place and, now that the excitement (and nerves) of the entrance exams and admission have passed, the practical question arrives: now what? The truth is that the summer before starting university comes with a... by Livensa Living | Jun 1, 2026 | Branding
Choosing where to live while you study away from home is one of the decisions that shapes your university years the most. And at Livensa Living we’re clear about it: we’re much more than residences. We’re the place where you’ll create memories, make friends who end up...
by Livensa Living | May 26, 2026 | University Residences
You’ve already decided on a residence: a good choice if you want to arrive in a new city with the basics sorted and no surprises. But not all residences are the same, and most of the unpleasant surprises don’t come from picking the wrong type of accommodation, but...
by Livensa Living | May 20, 2026 | Living in a University Residence
ving away to study for the first time is one of those experiences that mix excitement and nerves in equal measure. On one hand, the freedom of starting something new; on the other, the “so now… how do I organise all this on my own?”. The truth is that becoming...
by Livensa Living | May 18, 2026 | Student Life
The Beca MEC is the main study grant in Spain and, for many families, the difference between being able to study away from home or not. The truth is it’s also one of the grants that raises the most questions: income requirements, minimum credits, several types of...
by Livensa Living | May 14, 2026 | Erasmus in Spain
Arriving in Spain to study: sort out the paperwork without the stress Arriving in a new city to study is already a lot: the language, the campus, finding somewhere to live, making friends… and, on top of that, a list of paperwork you need to sort out in your first few... by Livensa Living | May 12, 2026 | University Residences
Choosing student accommodation: a decision that shapes your first year The types of student accommodation in Spain and Portugal are quite similar, but prices, availability and lifestyle vary depending on the city. The truth is, where you live affects everything: how...
by Livensa Living | May 8, 2026 | Student Life
Before you start: confirm the basics (and save yourself any nasty surprises) Moving into a residence is usually easier than moving into a shared flat because you typically already have furniture, utilities, and shared spaces ready to go. Even so, there’s an...
by Livensa Living | May 6, 2026 | Barcelona
Choosing an area in Barcelona: transport is the key (more than the “trendy neighbourhood”) When someone looks up where to live in Barcelona as a student, they often think first about the “coolest” neighbourhood or the most central one. The truth is that, for everyday...