If you live in a shared apartment in Sassari, having an Italian or Sardinian roommate allows you to immerse yourself better in the local culture and practice the language.
Advantages and disadvantages of sharing a flat in Sassari
Here are some of the pros and cons of living in shared flats in this Italian city:
Advantages of sharing a flat in Sassari
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Thanks to the savings on rent, you can take advantage of all that Sassari and Sardinia have to offer. Visit its beaches and archaeological sites and do different outdoor sports and trekking.
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Most of the apartments have the costs of services included in the price, in addition to having heating for the winter.
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If you live with Sardinian roommates, you will surely meet a friendly person who is eager to share their culture.
Disadvantages of sharing a flat in Sassari
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The University of Sassari allocates a few places in student residences for Erasmus students, so it is not easy to get one.
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You will have to share common areas such as the bathroom, kitchen and living room. if the bathroom is one of the features you do not want to share, keep in mind that some rooms include a private bathroom, although at a higher price.
Erasmus App for your exchange programme in Sassari
In the Apps for Erasmus+ that you can download, you will access information that will help you both in planning your exchange and in your experience in Sassari. One of the tips that you will find in these Apps is that you not only explore the city of Sassari but also take the opportunity to visit the rest of the island of Sardinia.
How to meet people in Sassari
The following are some of the ways you have to meet people in this city on the island of Sardinia:
Student associations in Sassari
You can join the ESN Sassari, the association of the Erasmus Student Network in which you can receive support from other students for your doubts and sign up for the organized activities and plans. Some of these plans can be karaoke nights, affordable trips, international dinners, visits to different areas on the island of Sardinia and sports days such as football or hiking.
Facebook groups for Erasmus in Sassari
Most of the groups for international students that you will find on Facebook correspond to those created by ESN Sassari. We recommend you to join them to see the calendar of activities you can participate in and also connect with other young people who are going to be in Sassari at the same time as you.
Whatsapp groups for Erasmus in Sassari
In general, student associations and Facebook groups usually create WhatsApp groups or other messaging services such as Telegram to easily connect students.
Tips for living in a shared apartment in Sassari
Keep in mind these tips when living in shared flats in the city in the north of Sardinia:
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Some apartments require additional payments before entering, for taxes, registration of the contract, insurance, and cleaning. Read the description of the housing ad to understand which is the case of the room you prefer.
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The faculties of the University of Sassari are located in and around the city centre, so the neighbourhoods of Porcellana, Prunizzedda - Cappuccini and the modern centre are usually full of students and convenient for living.