Flatshare in Alcobendas

To make the most of all that Alcobendas, Madrid and the surrounding areas have to offer, we recommend that you live with roommates in a shared apartment. This way, life becomes more affordable for a student's budget,  saving on the cost of rent, which generally represents a large percentage of it.

Advantages and disadvantages of sharing a flat in Alcobendas

These are some of the most outstanding advantages and disadvantages of living in a shared flat in the Spanish city:

Advantages of sharing a flat in Alcobendas

• You have to look at the characteristics of the spare room and the floor on which they are located, since in some cases they may include access to facilities such as an outdoor swimming pool or sports courts.

• Most of the apartments are located in areas full of students, such as the centre of Alcobendas, the Ensanche neighbourhood or Alcobendas Norte. Find out where your university is located to choose the most convenient one.

Disadvantages of sharing a flat in Alcobendas

• Some of the apartments located in the city centre can be a bit small and run down.

• On certain occasions the owners of the apartments live in it, so the atmosphere will not be the same as if you live with all students.

Erasmus App for your exchange programme in Alcobendas

Do you want the process of your Erasmus in Alcobendas to be as simple as possible? For that, we suggest you download some Erasmus+ apps that are available. In them, you will be able to carry out multiple procedures, such as requesting a new exchange, filling out the Learning Agreement, accessing the paperwork requested by the university, as well as reading student advice from previous years. One of these tips is that you join one of the associations for international students to make fun plans. If your university doesn't have any association, you can easily find many others in Madrid.

How to meet people in Alcobendas

We recommend that you take into consideration the following ways of meeting people in the Spanish city:

Student associations in Alcobendas

Some universities have international student associations, in which you will be able to meet people who are in the same situation as you. One of them is the ESN UAM of the Autonomous University of Madrid.

Facebook groups for Erasmus in Alcobendas

You should join the ESN UAM Facebook group, called the Erasmus Student Network Autonomous University of Madrid. In it, you will see all the plans they organize and which you can join, which include tandem evenings in bars or picnics, visits to amusement parks, and theme parties, among others.

WhatsApp groups for Erasmus in Alcobendas

Surely you will be able to join WhatsApp or Telegram groups created by student associations. In these groups you can introduce yourself, giving information such as where you are from, what university you study at and what career you are doing, as well as what you are interested in. You will be able to meet people who have similar tastes to yours to share different activities.

Tips for living in a shared apartment in Alcobendas

Here are some tips you can keep in mind when living in a shared flat in the Spanish city:

• The only university that has a student residence is the Autonomous University of Madrid, however, it is far from the city centre. You have to think about whether you want to be close to the university or the most popular entertainment venues.

• In some flats, residents are required to be of the same sex, either men or women. This can be an advantage or disadvantage for you, depending on what you need.

Frequently asked questions about sharing a flat in Alcobendas