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 […]
Have dreams of going to university in Texas? Well, you are far from being alone in doing so. Students come to study in Denton because of its great reputation in terms of universities, vibrant music scene, affordable living, and unique Texan lifestyle. However, the real deal of living in a new country could seem like a challenge […]
Graduation hands you a cap, a gown, and a photo you’ll never actually print, and then, without warning, a second, much scarier piece of paper: your first payslip, standing next to your first rent bill, staring each other down like two people who clearly don’t like each other. Nobody puts that on the graduation stage. Here’s […]
Have dreams of going to university in Arizona? Well, you are far from being alone in doing so. Students come to study in Tempe because of its great reputation in terms of universities, vibrant student life, sunny weather, and unique desert lifestyle. However, the cost of living in Tempe may feel intimidating at a glance, especially when it comes to […]
To be very honest for a moment, every year, thousands of students land in London with a dream: a year full of inspiring lectures, amazing British culture, the historic London skyline & career opportunities that deliver real ROI on their education. And within 72 hours of posting your acceptance news online, you might have hunched over a laptop at midnight, drowning in property listings, wondering whether Elephant & Castle is safe and whether £250/week is a steal or a […]