Flatshare in Huelva

Advantages and disadvantages of sharing a flat in Huelva

Here are some of the pros and cons of living in shared flats in this Spanish city:

Advantages of sharing a flat in Huelva

• You will find a spare room with a convenient location for you, near the campus of the University of Huelva which you are attending, be it the Campus del Carmen or the Campus de la Merced.
• Some university residences include a full board or cleaning service in their price.
• You will be able to be accompanied as soon as you arrive in the city, relying on your roommates to get to know the city and do all the necessary paperwork.

Disadvantages of sharing a flat in Huelva

• In some cases, bed linen is not included in the rent, so you will have to bring it from home or buy it once you arrive in Huelva.
• The climate in summer is scorching, generally passing 30ºC. You should reach an agreement on the use of air conditioning with your roommates, especially if that expense is not included in the cost of the rent.

Erasmus App for your exchange programme in Huelva

You can download different apps intended to make Erasmus+ as simple as possible. In these apps, you will be able to carry out the different steps necessary for the exchange, such as filling out the Learning Agreement or validating subjects. Likewise, you will find a large amount of relevant information for the exchange, including the experiences of previous students, who ensure that you can walk from one place to another to enjoy everything that Huelva has to offer, including its beaches, nightclubs, and entertainment venues.

How to meet people in Huelva?

In addition to connecting with your flatmates as soon as you arrive in the city, the following are some of the ways you have to meet people in the Spanish city:

Student associations in Huelva

The ESN Huelva has stopped working recently, however, keep an eye on it in case it has returned to its functions when you go on Erasmus! As an alternative, you can join the Erasmus Club Huelva, an organization based in Seville that plans a lot of affordable events for students to meet each other and do different activities.

Facebook groups for Erasmus in Huelva

You will find several groups that you can join, including the Erasmus Club Huelva and the ESN Huelva. In addition, there are some groups categorised according to the academic year, so it will be easier for them to connect with young people who are going to be in Huelva at the same time as you.

WhatsApp groups for Erasmus in Huelva

Both associations and students on their own usually create WhatsApp groups. That way they can be connected and organize plans instantly, being able to enjoy afternoons and evenings together much more.

Tips for living in a shared student apartment in Huelva

We give you some recommendations to keep in mind when living in shared flats in this city in southern Spain:

• Take the opportunity to allocate the savings on rent to travel to nearby cities in Spain, like Seville and Cadiz, but also places in Portugal, the Algarve is very close!
• If you are going to go to the beach frequently, try not to fill the apartment with sand when you return. The most convenient thing is that they have a space for all the beach objects so that they do not have to carry everything from one place to another, dirtying the floor.

Frequently asked questions about sharing a flat in Huelva