Barcelona sells itself on Gaudí, beaches and late dinners, and its rents can make a student budget wince. The good news is that prices drop quickly once you look at well-connected neighbourhoods and nearby towns instead of the postcard centre. This guide highlights the cheapest student housing in Barcelona, listing five properties providing student accommodation […]
Two students could attend the same Barcelona program, arrive in the city during the same week, and still have completely different experiences. One might spend a large part of their day commuting for an hour, with no good coffee shop or grocery store nearby, while another could reach the university in five minutes, grab a […]
Imagine two students enrolling at University of Barcelona on the same Monday. One casually walks towards the old building near Plaça Universitat, coffee in hand. Another one has been on the overcrowded metro for 40 minutes already, calculating in euros. Same university, yet completely different year. The reason is generally the same – student housing […]
It’s after midnight before the offer e-mail hits you, but soon enough, you’re waking up your parents with the good news. Before you know it, the celebrations have become inquiries regarding money, accommodation and friendship, because moving to Manchester implies that you leave all that you know behind. Even the city’s own emblem offers clues […]
Supportive housing UK’s new rules, which came into force on 5 October 2026, mean more than 325,000 tenants living in supported and temporary accommodation across the country can keep a higher income once they start working. This ends the well-known “cliff edge,” where individuals would be worse off even after taking up additional paid employment. […]
As well as being one of the most dynamic cities in Europe, Madrid is among the most exciting cities for international students. However, one should keep in mind that cost of living can be quite high there. Rent, food, transportation expenses, entertainment; everything can drain one’s budget faster than one might expect. Fortunately, the city […]