Shared apartments, spare rooms and roommates in Torrent

Local and international students who go to the Torrent campus of the Catholic University of Valencia usually choose to live in a shared apartment in that municipality. That way they can be close to the institution, saving time and money on transportation compared to living in Valencia, but being able to easily access that great city in their spare time. In addition, the cost of living in a shared apartment with roommates is usually cheaper than in the Valencian capital, which will make your budget more affordable or enough for more activities and experiences in Torrent.

Advantages and disadvantages of sharing a flat in Torrent

Have you still not decided if living in a shared flat is ideal for you? Consider the following details:

Advantages of sharing a flat in Torrent

Some flats may have characteristics that set them apart, such as having access to a garden, terrace or even a community pool.

You can take advantage of the savings on the rental cost to enjoy all the leisure activities in Torrent and also in Valencia, which is just under half an hour away by public transport.

Disadvantages of sharing a flat in Torrent

Utility bills like electricity, water, etc may not be included in the monthly rental cost, so you will have to add an extra amount at the end of the month to pay for them.

There are no residences for students yet, so you will not be able to choose that type of accommodation, although there are Colleges.

Erasmus App for your exchange programme in Torrent

There are several apps for Erasmus+ that help make the planning and experience of the exchange easier. In them, there is information of all kinds, about the procedures, the university and life in the city. For example, one of the tips that students usually give is that if you have the opportunity, get the Smart University Card of the Catholic University of Valencia, so you can access various discounts and benefits.

How to meet people in Torrent

The simplest way to meet people in Torrent is by sharing a flat, since that way you will be accompanied right from your arrival. You can also use the following methods:

Student associations in Torrent

The Catholic University of Valencia has a branch of the Erasmus Student Network, the ESN UCV. It is a group of volunteer students who make the mobility experience more enjoyable for those who come from an exchange, providing help in different fields and organizing many events and activities in which you can meet other young people.

Facebook groups for Erasmus in Torrent

We recommend that you join, above all, the ESN UCV Facebook group. In this group, you can access the calendar with all the ongoing activities in which you can participate. These include dinners and theme nights, cultural visits such as the Bombas Gens museum, beach clean-ups, and affordable trips, such as to Peñíscola.

WhatsApp groups for Erasmus in Torrent

Generally, the ESN UCV and the students among themselves create WhatsApp groups to be in contact. There are also servers on Discord that you can join, where you can connect with other young people before you arrive in town.

Tips for living in a shared student apartment in Torrent

Keep in mind these suggestions for living in a shared flat in this Valencian city:

If you like being outdoors and doing sports, you should look for a flat that has good access to the surrounding green areas, such as the Parc Central, L'hort de Trènor, the Sierra de Perenchiza and the Albufera natural park.

By living with other students you will have the possibility of being together with local youth. If so, and if Spanish is not your main language, we recommend that you take the opportunity to practice the language more, so you can return home speaking it more fluently.

Frequently asked questions about sharing a flat in Torrent

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