Shared apartments, spare rooms and roommates in Bath

Rent in this English city is very high, as is the cost of living for students. For this reason, to make the student budget enough to enjoy a better experience, international young people often choose to live in shared flats with other young people. You will not only save on rent this way, but you will also share your day-to-day life with other international students who are in the same situation as you, both from the University of Bath or Bath Spa.

Advantages and disadvantages of sharing a flat in Bath

Here are some of the highlights of life in shared flats in the English city:

Advantages of sharing a flat in Bath

• You can take advantage of the savings on rent to explore Bath and its surroundings. Visit the magnificent area of ​​The Cotswolds, travel to London, Bristol, and other English cities which are well-connected by public transport.

• Some spare rooms have a private bathroom, although the cost is usually higher than those with a shared bathroom among roommates.

• Spare rooms can be part of private shared flats or student residences. The latter generally have more rules, but can also include facilities such as a gym, leisure rooms, study rooms and other common areas to share with other students.

Disadvantages of sharing a flat in Bath

• In some cases, if you do not have a guarantor in the UK you will have to pay the full rent in advance.

• Rooms in student halls have higher prices as it is an all-inclusive price (utility bills) with additional facilities in the buildings such as gyms, study rooms, cinemas etc. You also have to check if utility bills are included in private rooms or not.

Apps for your international exchange in Bath

You have several Apps at your disposal to make your international stay in Bath the best it can be. In these apps, you can find a wide range of advice and information on different procedures and student life in the British city. One of the suggestions that students of previous years usually give is that you take advantage of the discounts offered to students all-around in restaurants and bars, clubs, shops and even free admission to museums.

How to meet people in Bath

The following are some ways to meet people in the English city, in addition to connecting with your flatmates or other students in residence:

Student associations in Bath

The universities of Bath have numerous associations and clubs that you can join, from the most diverse fields. You will find one that meets your interests! Some of them are of different nationalities, religions, sports such as skateboarding or dance, video games, criminology, music, and even Harry Potter.

Facebook groups for international students in Bath

Both the University of Bath and the University of Bath Spa have Facebook pages for international students, and these are generally organized according to the academic year.

Whatsapp groups for international students in Bath

Each of the different associations, as well as international student departments, often creates WhatsApp groups that you can join to be in direct contact with other international students in the city.

Tips for living in a shared student apartment in Bath

Keep these tips in mind for life in shared flats in this British city:

• You should know where your university campus is located to choose the most convenient neighbourhood for you. Some of the most chosen areas by young people every year are Walcot, Kingsmead and Oldfield Park.

• If you are lucky enough to be in Bath for Christmas, you will experience a unique atmosphere in the city, with more than 100 wooden huts of typical and artisanal gastronomy products.

Frequently asked questions about sharing a flat in Bath

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