Flatshare in Pau

Advantages and disadvantages of sharing a flat in Pau

These are some of the most relevant pros and cons of sharing a flat in the French city:

Advantages of sharing a flat in Pau

• Some flats have access to a balcony, garden and facilities like a gym that can make a difference.

• If you are lucky enough that one of your roommates is French, you can take the opportunity to practice and improve your French. You will also have the possibility to delve deeper into the local culture!

• You will find available apartments in convenient areas to live as a student, such as the University neighbourhood, the centre of Pau and Dufau-Tourasse-Saragosse.

Disadvantages of sharing a flat in Pau

• The size of the rooms in student residences is usually very small, which can be a bit overwhelming. Also, if you want to apply for a place in a residence you have to do it several months in advance due to the high demand.

• In some cases, the apartments are shared with the owners of the residences, so they are not only for students. This can make the atmosphere in the house different and calmer.

Erasmus App for your exchange programme in Pau

There are a lot of apps for Erasmus+ that you can download to make your exchange in Pau the best it can be. In them, you will not only be able to carry out procedures such as filling out the Learning Agreement and requesting the exchange, but you will also be able to read tips for life in the city. One of these recommendations is for you to buy a second-hand bicycle as soon as you arrive in the city, so you can move more freely and economically. Keep in mind that, from the city centre, you will be able to reach the campus of the Université de Pau et des Pays de l'Adour in about 10 minutes by bike.

How to meet people in Pau

Are you afraid of arriving at your exchange in Pau and not meeting anyone? So that this does not happen, here are some of the ways you have to meet people in this French city, both before and after arriving in Pau:

Student associations in Pau

The ESN Pau-Bayonne is one of the best associations which you can join, as their goal is to help international students integrate with life in the city. This association organizes a large number of events during the year, including some such as cultural visits, cheap trips to nearby places such as the mountains, language cafes, petanque games and theme parties.

Facebook groups for Erasmus in Pau

There are different Facebook groups that you can join. Some of them were created by the ESN, so there you can see the schedule with the activities you can join. There are also distinguished groups according to the academic cycle, in which you will be able to connect with young people who will be there at the same time as you.

WhatsApp groups for Erasmus in Pau

We recommend that you join the WhatsApp groups that you find since in them the students take the opportunity to introduce themselves, share information about themselves and connect with young people who study the same career or have similar interests.

Tips for living in a shared student apartment in Pau

Keep these recommendations in mind when living in shared flats in this French city:

• an opportunity not only to play sports with your flatmates but also to join groups at the university with that you can go skiing, snowboarding or even surfing.

• Pau's location will allow you to make different trips to areas such as Bordeaux, Biarritz, Toulouse and various towns in the Pyrenees. Enjoy the extra in your budget to be able to explore as much as possible!

Frequently asked questions about sharing a flat in Pau