Flatshare in Bangor

Advantages and disadvantages of sharing a flat in Bangor

Here are some pros and cons of living in a shared flat in this Welsh city:

Advantages of sharing a flat in Bangor

Take advantage of the rent savings to travel to nearby British cities such as Manchester, Cardiff and Liverpool and the worful Snowdonia National Park.

You can select a spare room in private shared flats and in residences that can be of the Bangor University or a private one.

There are various accommodation options in convenient neighbourhoods for students, such as Downtown Bangor, Hirael and Upper Bangor.

Disadvantages of sharing a flat in Bangor

Renting an entire apartment and then looking for your roommates entails a very high cost, so it is not usually an option if you have a student budget.

Demand is high around the beginning of the academic year, so it can be hard to find a room that has all of your favourite features.

Apps for your international exchange in Bangor

There are several apps for international students where you will find useful information for your exchange in Bangor. You can find guides on how to carry out the necessary procedures, information about the city and experiences of young people from previous years. One of the pieces of advice that students repeat the most is that you make the most of your stay in the city by enjoying its nature to the fullest (beaches, mountains and marine life) and its historic sites, including Penrhyn Castle and Caernarfon.

How to meet people in Bangor

In addition to connecting with your flatmates, you can use the following options to meet people before or after arriving in the British city:

Student associations in Bangor

Bangor University has numerous clubs and societies you can join, where it will be easy to meet other students who have similar interests to yours. You will find from the most diverse fields, such as art, linguistics, bird watching, concert bands, circus, Disney and Lindy hop, as well as from different nationalities, religions and political positions.

Facebook groups for international students in Bangor

On this platform, you can find the group of the International Student Society (Bangor International Student Society) and that of the same University that welcomes students from other countries (Bangor University International ). In them, you can get in contact with other young people easily and solve any doubts you may have.

WhatsApp groups for international students in Bangor

From most Facebook groups and student associations, groups are usually created on WhatsApp or other messaging platforms such as Telegram. By joining these groups you can connect with other students and share your interests to find other young people who want to do different activities with you.

Tips for living in a shared student apartment in Bangor

We offer you some recommendations for living in shared flats in this Welsh city:

You will have more of your budget to travel and Bangor has a very good public transport system. There are many direct trains and good connections to places like London, Manchester, Cardiff, Crewe, Anglesey and Snowdonia. Take the opportunity to travel as much as you can!

If any of your flatmates is local, we recommend you to not only communicate with them in English but also try to learn some Welsh, a very interesting language with a lot of history.

Frequently asked questions about sharing a flat in Bangor