I was excited to be moving to Berlin to study, I didn’t sleep at all because I was so worried about finding student accommodation in Berlin as an international student, never having rented a room abroad before and having no idea where to start. After being overwhelmed by everything from scams, price comparisons, I can now say that I was glad I planned the move ahead of time, which helped make the move an overall easier one for me. Background I am Mahak Chopra, from India, currently studying for my Bachelor’s Degree in International Management at the International School of Management in Berlin. I chose Berlin because it is one of the vibrant student cities in Europe, with excellent schools, a global atmosphere, and many opportunities for development. But it has also made it difficult to find student accommodation in Berlin. The Challenge Finding accommodation online presented me with thousands of choices – each site was different, each property was unique, each had different pricing and as I’m sure you can imagine, there […]
Imagine waking up to the warm rays of subtropical sun, glistening Brisbane River right outside of your window, and feeling the buzz of the student-friendly city welcoming you. It’s Brisbane – the fastest-growing student destination of Australia with top-notch universities and high quality of life. Each year, 100,000+ international students from 140+ countries come to Brisbane because of its global universities, lower cost of living in Brisbane comparison with […]
San Francisco is considered one of the most vibrant cities, especially for ambitious and creative minds. Even though living here comes with a 71% higher cost of living than the US average, with proper planning, one can easily live here on budget. The typical cost of living in San Francisco ranges from $2,600 to $4,200/month. This guide explains how one can find affordable student housing […]
Sunday night. The fan is spinning uselessly against the heat. Your laptop is open, two tabs side by side: one says UCAS, the other says Common App. And right on cue, your parents ask the question you’ve been dodging all week: “So… UK or America?” No pressure. You already know you want Computer Science. That’s fixed. Everything else feels […]
You’ve found your student room in a faraway country, and the rent seems fair. You’re almost ready to sign. Then your landlord tells you the four words that terrify first renters everywhere: “Hydro costs extra.” Hydro? Isn’t that a river? That’s something in your blended drink, isn’t it? Relax. Welcome to Canada, where your power bill aliases itself. If you are a renter for the […]
The feeling of landing without a clue of your accommodation A very vivid memory I have is sitting by the baggage claim at Auckland Airport, surrounded by my suitcases, searching for places to stay on my phone and simply not understanding what was going on around me. I had just arrived from India, was registered […]