Flatshare in San Francisco

Keep in mind that this California city welcomes many international students every year thanks to its educational offer, which includes institutions like the University of California at San Francisco, the University of San Francisco and the University Academy of Art. Thanks to this, you will surely be able to have roommates who come from different parts of the world, being able to live in a multicultural and fun environment.

Advantages and disadvantages of sharing a flat in San Francisco

We disclose some outstanding pros and cons of life in shared flats in this American city:

Advantages of sharing a flat in San Francisco

• This city is characterized by being very lively and always having something to do. Thanks to sharing a flat, you will have more of your budget to enjoy all the leisure and sports activities in San Francisco.
• You get to choose between single rooms and shared rooms, as well as between rooms that are part of private shared flats, student residences and hostels or hotels.

Disadvantages of sharing a flat in San Francisco

• Living in a shared room will make it difficult for you to find time for yourself. This is even more so if your room is part of a hostel, where many tourists come and go every week, and you constantly have new roommates.
• You have to reach an agreement about the use of heating with your flatmates. However, in some cases, such as residences or hostels, you cannot modify the thermostat.

Apps for your international exchange programme in San Francisco

There are several apps you can use to make your international stay in the city on the west coast of the United States as simple as possible. In these apps, in addition to finding the option to carry out some necessary procedures for the stay, you will be able to find a great flow of information from students who have been there in previous years, who give advice and recommendations for life in the city. One of these tips is to remember that the temperature in summer tends to drop at night, so it is always a good idea to bring a coat with you. In addition, it is windy, which makes it even cooler.

How to meet people in San Francisco?

The following are some of the ways you have to connect with other young people in this California city:

Student associations in San Francisco

In this city’s universities, you have the opportunity to join many societies and clubs, from different areas and topics. For example, at the University of San Francisco, some of the options you have are women in business, writers’ association, arts, politics and other subjects.

Facebook groups for international students in San Francisco

You will find groups that are generic for all international students in this city, such as the “International Students in San Francisco” and also groups created by universities for their students, such as the “SFSU International Student and Scholar Association”.

WhatsApp groups for international students in San Francisco

In most societies, clubs and Facebook groups you will find links to WhatsApp or Telegram groups in which there are groups created so that students can be in more direct contact with each other. Take advantage of this to propose the plans you want to make, finding other young people with your same interests.

Tips for sharing a student apartment in San Francisco

We share some recommendations for you to consider when living in a shared apartment in this American city:

• Take a good look at where your apartment is located if you plan to walk from one place to another since the distances are vast and there are a lot of hills in San Francisco. But don't worry, the public transport system is very good, so you will be able to get from one place to another easily.
• Take advantage of the extra in your budget to travel as much as you can to other cities by plane (San Diego, Los Angeles, Seattle, among others), as well as to rent a car with your friends and visit the nearest national parks and cities.

Frequently asked questions about sharing a flat in San Francisco