Flatshare in Tempe

Student accommodation is plentiful and varied, but we recommend that you search well in advance. In addition, we suggest that you choose a shared flat to live in. This is the preferred accommodation alternative for young people. This way you will have a more fun experience living with your flatmates.

Advantages and disadvantages of sharing a flat in Tempe

Still undecided about whether to live in a shared flat? Here are some of the most important features of this type of accommodation:

Advantages of sharing a flat in Tempe

• Shared flats are abundant in the neighbourhoods preferred by students to live, such as University Heights, North Tempe, Riverside and downtown the city.
• Some spare rooms may have higher prices because they have details that set them apart, such as a private bathroom. Also, the apartments may have access to a balcony, pool or garden.

Disadvantages of sharing a flat in Tempe

• Summer temperatures tend to be very high, with the average high being 40°C! For this reason, you should agree on the use of air-conditioning with your flatmates, so that everyone is comfortable in the flat.
• Coexistence is usually complicated, so if you all do not agree on the basics, many issues might surface.

Apps for your international exchange programme in Tempe

Download these apps if you want to access useful information for your exchange, such as information about the formalities you have to do at the university and information about life in Tempe. One of the facts is that, although most students have their car, if you're going for a short stay you can use the city's public transport. Try to live near one of the Valley Metro stops and get student discount tickets.

How to meet people in Tempe?

The following are some ways you can meet people in this Arizona city, as well as connect with your roommates in your first days of exchange.

Student Associations in Tempe

Arizona State University has over 1,000 different societies you can join! Choose the one you like the most, it could be “International Students Club Downtown”, “Snow Devils”, “3D Animation Club”, Active minds” and those of different sports, religions and nationalities.

Facebook groups for international students in Tempe

You can search for these groups before and upon your arrival, so you can connect with other young people and meet people quickly. Some groups you might consider joining are the “ASU Coalition of International Students” and “The International Student Association (ISA) at The University of Arizona”.

WhatsApp groups for international students in Tempe

If you want to be in instant contact with other young people, you should join these groups on WhatsApp or Telegram. In them, you will be in contact with other international students or from the society to which you enroll, being able to join the plans they organize and proposing plans that you want to do during your stay.

Tips for sharing a student flat in Tempe

Keep these recommendations in mind:

• Make the most of your extra budget to enjoy Tempe, Phoenix (a city you can reach in less than half an hour) and the rest of the United States. Remember that you will be able to reach many National Parks easily, such as the magnificent Grand Canyon!
• If you want to fully immerse yourself in American culture, you must go to a sporting event that is organized in Tempe or Phoenix. You can watch the baseball Arizona Diamondbacks or the basketball Phoenix Suns, but it sure is a fun and unforgettable experience.

Frequently asked questions about sharing a flat in Tempe