Shared apartments, spare rooms and roommates in Trento

This city in northern Italy draws the attention of young people not only for the quality of teaching at its main institution, the University of Trento but also because it is surrounded by nature. Thanks to this, if you choose to live in a shared flat, you will surely be able to make plans with your flatmates that include days of hiking in the mountains and even trips to the lake.

Advantages and disadvantages of sharing a flat in Trento

These are some pros and cons of living in a shared flat in the Italian city:

Advantages of sharing a flat in Trento

• You will be able to select between single rooms (where the space will be complete for you) and between shared spare rooms (in which you share the room, however, the cost is lower).

• Some higher-priced spare rooms offer features like a balcony or private bathroom.

Disadvantages of sharing a flat in Trento

• Some spare rooms do not have bedding, so you will have to bring your own or buy it when you arrive in the city.

• In most cases, the cost of water services, internet, gas, etc. is not included in the price. Keep it in mind to ask the owner for an approximate amount, so you can calculate roughly what the total cost per month will be.

Erasmus App for your exchange programme in Trento

If you want to make the exchange process easier, we recommend that you use some apps for Erasmus+. In these applications, you will find information about the necessary paperwork for the program, as well as answer any questions you may have and find other relevant information about life in the city. For example, some students from previous years say that you don't have to worry about the atmosphere in Trento being calm, since young people tend to organize plans and meetups on their own to have fun at night.

How to meet people in Trento

In this section, you will find some ways you have to meet people upon your arrival in the Italian city.

Student associations in Trento

The Erasmus Student Network has an association for international students at the University of Trento, called ESN Trento. From this organization, activities and events are planned every week, so it is one of the ways you have to meet people in Trento while making fun plans.

Facebook groups for Erasmus in Trento

In the ESN Trento group, you will see the calendar of activities that you can be part of, which usually include beer pong and spike ball tournaments, excursions to nearby beaches and other cities such as Trieste, picnics and sports on the beach such as volleyball, among others. You will also find groups that are distinguished according to the academic year, to connect with other young people who will be there at the same time as you.

WhatsApp groups for Erasmus in Trento

Joining WhatsApp, Telegram and Discord groups is another way of meeting people, since with them you will be able to be in more direct contact with young people. Take the opportunity to propose your plans according to your interests, you will surely find someone who wants to do them with you.

Tips for living in a shared apartment in Trento

Here are some tips to keep in mind when living in a shared flat in the Italian city:

• Take advantage of the savings you have on the rent to visit places around Trento and other cities such as Venice, Padua, Verona and the beautiful Lago di Garda.

• Surely you will be able to move from one place to another on foot since in Trento everything is usually close. However, if your accommodation is a bit far from the city centre, you will be able to get around by bus without any problem.

Frequently asked questions about sharing a flat in Trento

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