Advantages and disadvantages of sharing a flat in Burjassot
These are some pros and cons of living in a shared flat in the Spanish city:
Advantages of sharing a flat in Burjassot
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Some apartments have large common spaces, and in some cases, the spare rooms also include access to a private balcony or a window with a nice view.
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Valencians are usually very friendly and welcoming people, so if you are lucky enough to have one of them as your roommate, you can surely delve even deeper into the local culture.
Disadvantages of sharing a flat in Burjassot
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If you want to rent an apartment with several spare rooms and look for your roommates yourself, you should know that it is not typically the easiest option to find.
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The only space of your own will be your room, so make sure you make it comfortable and decorate it however you like.
Erasmus App for your exchange programme in Burjassot
In the apps for Erasmus+ you will find the possibility of carrying out procedures in the same application, answers to questions, different services, discounts and even experiences and tips from students from previous years. One of them is that you take advantage of your stay to taste the delicious local cuisine, such as paella or rice with beans and turnips.
How to meet people in Burjassot
In addition to befriending with your flatmates, we recommend that you consider some of the following ways to meet people in the Valencian city:
Student associations in Burjassot
You will be able to join the branch of the Erasmus Student Network that the University of Valencia has and connect with other students by participating in the activities they organize. You will not have time to get bored with the number of events that you will be able to take part in!
Facebook groups for Erasmus in Burjassot
Thanks to being so close to the city of Valencia, it is recommended to not only join the groups on the Burjassot campus, but also to take the opportunity to join the groups in the Valencian capital. In this way, you will be able to meet people from different careers, universities and nationalities, further expanding the circle of your friends.
Whatsapp groups for Erasmus in Burjassot
As with the Facebook groups, the best thing you can do is join the WhatsApp groups that you find for both students in Burjassot and students in Valencia. In them, you can meet people who have similar interests to yours and with whom you can share different activities.
Tips for living in a shared apartment in Burjassot
Keep these recommendations in mind to live in a student flat in the Valencian city:
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If you are going to be in the city in March, you cannot miss the Fallas de Valencia. The positive thing about living in Burjassot is that you will be able to enjoy the festivities as long as you want and return to your flat which will be a quieter and less crowded area.
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No matter what your native language is, we suggest you look for apartments where your roommates are of different nationalities, so you can learn other languages or teach yours to them.