Flatshare in Norwich

We encourage you to choose to live in a shared flat in Norwich, both to save on rent and to share moments with your flatmates, who will surely become some of your closest exchange friends. It is a very good opportunity to learn about other cultures and languages!

Advantages and disadvantages of sharing a flat in Norwich

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

Advantages of sharing a flat in Norwich

• You will find rooms in herded areas with students because those areas are close to the university or entertainment venues. Some neighbourhoods you can consider are Downtown Norwich, Norwich Over the Water, Golden Triangle, and Mount Pleasant.

• Student residences can be complete buildings or large houses with several rooms and common areas, which can include game rooms, study areas, gym, and dining room, among others.

Disadvantages of sharing a flat in Norwich

• The demand for this type of accommodation is usually quite high as it is more affordable for a student's budget, so you should do your search well in advance.

• You have to check if heating is included in the rental price because if it is not, its use can generate arguments between colleagues, so they have to reach an agreement.

Apps for your international exchange in Norwich

If you want the process of your exchange to Norwich to be as simple as possible, we suggest you use one of the apps that provide facilities for your international stay. Not only will you find instructions on the procedures you have to do at the university, but you will also see data and advice for life in the city. For example, one of these tips is that you take the opportunity to get around by bike as much as you can, so you can enjoy the city and its corners more.

How to meet people in Norwich

In addition to making friends with your flatmates when you arrive in the city, we recommend that you consider some of the following options for meeting people in this English city:

Student associations in Norwich

Like many institutions in the UK, the University of East Anglia has a wide variety of societies and clubs that you can join during your stay. You will surely find one that meets your interests since there are different nationalities, religions, and other topics such as anime, art, games, geography, literature, and various sports like skating or skateboarding.

Facebook groups for international students in Norwich

Some of the most chosen groups by international students on this platform are those of the International Students Society, the society for young people who are not English. You will also find Facebook groups of the other societies, so you can join those that interest you.

WhatsApp groups for international students in Norwich

Joining WhatsApp or Telegram groups is recommended so that you can be in more direct contact with young people who are in the city at the same time as you. You will be able to plan activities on your own, make some spontaneous plans, and also join those of the student associations.

Tips for living in a shared student apartment in Norwich

We list some suggestions for you to keep in mind when living in a shared flat in the English city:

• If you want to live in a lively environment, we recommend that you choose the city centre or the nearby neighbourhoods. We remind you that it is said that in Norwich "There is a pub for every night and a church for every Sunday", which you will come to realize that it is true.

• The Norfolk & Norwich Festival is one of the most popular festivals in the area. For 17 days in May, they celebrate the arts with different events and a very varied program. In addition, the streets are flooded with people and art installations, you can not miss it!

Frequently asked questions about sharing a flat in Norwich