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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Living with more people: what often surprises you (in a good way) in a student residence Living together in a student residence has something unique about it: it’s not just “sharing a roof”, but being part of a small community with routines, rules and spaces designed...
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