Flatshare in Saint Louis

If one of your goals for your stay in this city is to improve your English, we recommend that you choose to live in a shared flat. Most often, all the housemates are of different nationalities, so you can use the local language to communicate with each other, and even better if one of your roommates is American!

Advantages and disadvantages of sharing a flat in Saint Louis

Here are some of the pros and cons of living in a shared apartment in this American city:

Advantages of sharing a flat in Saint Louis

• All rooms are usually furnished and some include peculiarities that differentiate them, such as a private bathroom or balcony.
• You will surely find accommodation in a shared apartment that has a good location, that is, it is close to the university you are going to and the busiest entertainment venues. Among the preferred neighbourhoods by young people are University City, Grand Center and Central West End.

Disadvantages of sharing a flat in Saint Louis

• Summers in this city are hot and humid, and winters are cold. You have to reach an agreement with your flatmates on the use of air conditioning and heating respectively so that everyone is comfortable in the flat.
• In some cases, service costs (water, electricity, internet, etc., called "utilities") are not included in the monthly price. You will have to add an extra at the end of each month to pay for them.

Apps for your international exchange programme in Saint Louis

Among the large amount of information that you can access in the apps for international exchanges in Saint Louis, there are multiple ways to carry out different necessary procedures. You will also find advice from students from previous years for life in the city, such as that you should buy the Metrolink student pass if you are going to use that transport system during your stay.

How to meet people in Saint Louis?

One of the ways you can avoid being alone when you first arrive in the city is to share a flat so that you can meet your roommates when you move in. You can also consider one of the following options:

Student associations in Saint Louis

At the universities in Saint Louis, you can join clubs and societies in a wide variety of fields. This is one of the best ways to meet people in Saint Louis, as you get to connect with young people with similar interests and participate in the activities and events that are organized.

Facebook groups for international students in Saint Louis

If you go to the University of Saint Louis, you can join the SLU International Student Association group. You can also join other groups such as "International Students in St. Louis" and "UMSL International Students".

WhatsApp groups for international students in Saint Louis

Do you want to be in more direct contact with other students in this city? The best thing to do is to join the Whatsapp groups you find composed of international students, so you can join spontaneously or propose your plans.

Tips for sharing a student flat in Saint Louis

Here are some tips to make your experience in Saint Louis the best possible:

• By saving on the cost of rent, you will have more money to invest in experiences and activities. Take the opportunity to go with your flatmates to see sporting events of the local teams, like the famous Saint Louis Cardinals! It is a key part of American culture.
• Throughout the year, there are various festivals in Saint Louis that you can attend with your flatmates. For example, some of the most prominent are “America's Birthday Parade”, “Annie Malone May Day Parade”, “Thanksgiving” and “Big Muddy Blues Festival”.

Frequently asked questions about sharing a flat in Saint Louis