Flatshare in Bialystok

Advantages and disadvantages of sharing a flat in Bialystok

Here are some of the most relevant pros and cons of living in a shared flat in this Polish city:

Advantages of sharing a flat in Bialystok

• Several housing options in neighbourhoods are convenient to live as students, that is, close to universities and entertainment venues. Keep in mind that some of the most preferred neighbourhoods by students are the centre of Białystok, Osiedle Piaski and MIckiewicza.
• You get to select between single and shared spare rooms, as well as those that are part of private flats or student residences.

Disadvantages of sharing a flat in Bialystok

• The availability of rooms in shared flats is usually limited, so you should book quickly when you find the one that has all the ideal characteristics for you.
• In the case of shared rooms, you will not have a complete space for yourself during your stay in the city.

Erasmus App for your exchange programme in Bialystok

There are several apps for Erasmus+ that you can use in the different phases of your exchange. When you are in Bialystok, you will be able to contact other Erasmus students and validate subjects, among other services. In addition, before arriving at your destination you will be able to find out about activities, carry out necessary procedures and read student experiences. In these, some young people say that Topolanka and Lipowa streets are the best for going out at night to dinner or bars.

How to meet people in Bialystok?

This city receives numerous international students every year. Here are some of the best ways to meet people in this Polish city:

Student associations in Bialystok

Some international student associations you can join are ESN UwB Białystok if you are going to Bialystok University and ESN PB Bialystok if you are going to the Bialystok University of Technology. In them, student volunteers help Erasmus to integrate into the city and university, in addition to organizing a large number of different plans throughout the year.

Facebook groups for Erasmus in Bialystok

ESNs usually create Facebook groups where they publish the calendar with all the events and activities they organize, including sports competitions, affordable trips to places in Poland and the rest of Europe, bowling, theme nights and visits to museums. You will also find some groups that are distinguished according to the academic year.

Whatsapp groups for Erasmus in Bialystok

Both associations and students often create groups on Whatsapp or Telegram to be more directly connected. Thanks to these groups you will be able to find out more spontaneously about the different plans that are emerging in the city, as well as propose the ones you want to do.

Tips for living in a shared student apartment in Bialystok

We give you some tips for you to consider when living in a shared flat in the Polish city:

• The cost of rent will be lower, so you will have more of your budget to take trips. We recommend that you explore Poland to the fullest (Warsaw is quite close), but also take the opportunity to visit Lithuania, Belarus, and other nearby countries.
• If one of your roommates is Polish, it may seem cold at first, but surely later you will meet a close person who wants to share their culture.

Frequently asked questions about sharing a flat in Bialystok