Shared apartments, spare rooms and roommates in Parla

This town in the south of Madrid has one of the branches of the University of Distance Education (UNED) in Spain, which welcomes exchange students every year. If you are going to go to that institution, you should live in Parla, so you are close to it, and you can avoid spending time and transportation that you would have to invest in getting to it. Of course, you will also have the possibility of arriving in Madrid in approximately 40 minutes, so you will be able to explore the Spanish capital at any time.

We recommend that, as accommodation, you consider living in a shared flat. The municipality is small and living with roommates will make the day-to-day of your exchange more fun.

Advantages and disadvantages of sharing a flat in Parla

If you are considering the possibility of living in a shared flat during your stay in Parla, keep these pros and cons in mind:

Advantages of sharing a flat in Parla

• In some cases, the rooms include access to a balcony or a bathroom. Also, some have air conditioning for those summer days when it is very hot.

• You will be able to choose between the neighbourhoods preferred by students, such as the centre of Parla and Fuentebella, to be close to leisure sites and the university.

• The exchange will be more animated, being able to share different moments and experiences with your flatmates.

Disadvantages of sharing a flat in Parla

• Some apartments are shared between students, but also with the owners of the flat. This means that the atmosphere is not as relaxed as in one of only students.

• You have to reach an agreement with your roommates about the use of air conditioning in summer and heating in winter, so the utility costs do not increase much.

Erasmus App for your exchange programme in Parla

The use of the Apps for Erasmus+ will facilitate both your arrival in Parla and the time you spend in this city. In these applications you can find instructions for procedures, request new mobility, read about different experiences and contact other students who are going to be in the Spanish city at the same time.

How to meet people in Parla

The best thing you can do to avoid being alone when you arrive in the city is to share a flat and meet your roommates. You can also consider some of the following options to connect with other students in the Spanish city:

Student associations in Parla

Although the University of Distance Education does not have an association for international students, consider joining those based in Madrid. With them you will be able to carry out different activities with other young people, enjoying everything that the capital has to offer.

Facebook groups for Erasmus in Parla

In this case, you can also consider joining Facebook groups of international students who are in Madrid, or even Getafe. That way, you can expand your circle of friends and enjoy those nearby cities.

WhatsApp groups for Erasmus in Parla

In recent years it has become very common to create WhatsApp groups in which students share information, ask questions and meet people. You will surely meet other students with the same interests as you, and they can organize plans!

Tips for living in a shared apartment in Parla

We give you some tips about life in shared flats in the Spanish city:

• Look at the ad if the room includes bedding or a washing machine. Most apartments do include it but pay attention to it so you don't get a surprise when you arrive at the apartment.

• You also have to figure out if utility bills are included in the price or if you have to add an extra amount at the end of each month to pay for them.

Frequently asked questions about sharing a flat in Parla

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