Advantages and disadvantages of sharing a flat in Fuenlabrada
In this section, we advise you on some outstanding aspects of living in shared flats in the city of Madrid:
Advantages of sharing a flat in Fuenlabrada
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If Spanish is not your native language, and you have the opportunity to live with Spanish roommates, do not miss the opportunity! With them, you will be able to practice the language on a daily basis, making you improve considerably in a short time.
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With the savings you get from sharing a flat, you can enjoy more of the leisure offered in Fuenlabrada and Madrid.
Disadvantages of sharing a flat in Fuenlabrada
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The size of some spare rooms can be so small as they might only include a bed, meaning there is no desk or wardrobe.
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Coexistence is usually complicated, so if your roommates are not open to reaching agreements on the basics, problems and bad vibes can arise.
Erasmus App for your exchange programme in Fuenlabrada
You will find a lot of apps for Erasmus+ that will help you make your exchange to Fuenlabrada the best it can be. In them, you will find a lot of useful information and tips from students who have already been there or are still there. For example, one of these tips is that if you choose neighbourhoods such as Parque de los Estados, you will enjoy its green areas and also easily reach the university campus and the centre by bicycle.
How to meet people in Fuenlabrada
Below, we list some ways you have to meet people in this Spanish city, in addition to befriending your flatmates:
Student associations in Fuenlabrada
The Rey Juan Carlos University has the ESN URJC, an association for international students that will help you integrate easily into that community. With student associations you can join activities and events that they plan, both in Fuenlabrada and in the city of Madrid.
Facebook groups for Erasmus in Fuenlabrada
One of the groups you can join is the Erasmus Student Network, the ESN URJC. You will perceive the calendar with activities you can join, ranging from sports afternoons to party nights and affordable excursions to nearby places such as Segovia or Toledo. They also usually organize activities with ESN from other universities in the capital, so you will have more opportunities to meet different people.
Whatsapp groups for Erasmus in Fuenlabrada
WhatsApp groups allow students to connect easily with each other, be aware of everything that happens in the city, and be able to organize plans between them according to their interests.
Tips for sharing a student flat in Fuenlabrada
We give you some tips to keep in mind when living with flatmates in the Spanish city:
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In some cases, only people of the same sex are allowed to enter, especially when it's about women. This can be an advantage or disadvantage for you, depending on what environment you want to live in.
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In Fuenlabrada you will easily be able to choose the accommodation that is close to green areas where you can go for a walk or relax.
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Take advantage of the savings on rent to enjoy all the culture and entertainment offered in Madrid! If that's what you want, you might want to look for a flat that has a location with good public transport connections to the Spanish capital.