Flatshare in L'Aquila

Advantages and disadvantages of sharing a flat in L'Aquila

Below, we list some of the most outstanding of living in shared flats in this Italian city:

Advantages of sharing a flat in L'Aquila

• You will be able to choose between single spare rooms or shared rooms, to save even more on the cost of the rent.

• You can invest the extra in your budget to travel around Italy and the rest of Europe, both by bus, train and plane.

• There are shared flats available near the various campuses of the University of L'Aquila, so you can consider convenient neighbourhoods to live in as a student, such as Torrione, Pile and Tricalle.

Disadvantages of sharing a flat in L'Aquila

• Your spare room will be the only space that you will have completely for yourself, which will not be the case if you pick to live in a shared room.

• It can be very difficult to enforce house rules, so you need to talk to your roommates about the things that matter most to you.

Erasmus App for your exchange programme in L'Aquila

With the Apps for Erasmus+, you can make the process of your exchange easier. In them, you will find instructions to carry out procedures, the Learning Agreement, information on services and discounts as well as experiences of students from previous years. One of the tips that you will see is to take the opportunity to eat in the university cafeteria since the food is good and cheap.

How to meet people in L'Aquila?

Does the idea of ​​arriving in a new city and not knowing anyone overwhelm you a bit? Don't worry! If you share a flat you will be accompanied by your flatmates from the beginning. In addition, we recommend that you consider the following options to meet people in L'Aquila:

Student associations in L'Aquila

The best association for international students is called Aquilasmus - ESN L'Aquila. It is an association that helps the integration of young people among themselves and with the local culture, organizing many events and activities that they can join.

Facebook groups for Erasmus in L'Aquila

You will find several groups in this social network that you can join. Most were created by the Aquilasmus ESN L'Aquila. There is a generic one and those that are organized according to the academic year. In all of them, you will be able to see the calendar with the activities planned by the association, which usually include theme parties, excursions around the Abruzzo region, visits to museums such as the MUnDA, and sporting events, among others.

WhatsApp groups for Erasmus in L'Aquila

Normally there are WhatsApp groups that you can join to be in more direct contact with other young people who are in L'Aquila. One of the advantages of joining them is that you can introduce yourself and tell what your interests are, so you meet other young people with interests similar to yours. 

Tips for living in a shared student apartment in L'Aquila

Keep these recommendations in mind related to life in shared flats in this Italian city:

• If one of your flatmates is Italian, you can improve your knowledge of the Italian language. Of course, we recommend you to have some basic notions before arriving while taking advantage of the free university courses.

• Remember that L'Aquila suffered an earthquake in 2009 that destroyed much of the city, so don't be surprised if your apartment is located near areas that have not yet been rebuilt.

Frequently asked questions about sharing a flat in L'Aquila