Shared apartments, spare rooms and roommates in Varna

This city is the third largest in the country and has several institutions that receive international students every year, such as the Varna Technical University, the Prof. Dr Paskev Stoyanov Medical University and the Free University of Varna. Thanks to this, if you choose to live in a shared apartment, the most common thing is that your roommates will be of different nationalities. This detail will make your exchange even more interesting since you will be able to share with other cultures up close and learn about their lifestyle.

Advantages and disadvantages of sharing a flat in Varna

We will tell you about some pros and cons of living in shared flats in this Bulgarian city:

Advantages of sharing a flat in Varna

• You can select one of the most preferred neighbourhoods by young people to live in since they are full of shared flats. Some of them are the Greek Quarter, Levski and the centre of Varna.

• You can select spare rooms that are part of private shared flats or student residences.

• If you are lucky enough to share a flat with a Bulgarian roommate, take the opportunity to delve even deeper into the local culture! They are usually very hospitable to internationals.

Disadvantages of sharing a flat in Varna

• In the case of student residences, you will not only have to comply with the rules of the flat but also with those imposed by the residence itself.

• In some cases, the price that appears in the ad does not include utility bills, such as electricity and water.

Erasmus App for your exchange programme in Varna

The Apps for Erasmus+ make the whole process of mobility to Varna simpler, both before, during and after. For example, you can carry out different procedures or obtain instructions for them. You can also read experiences and advice from students from previous years, such as, even though the Bulgarian language is difficult, try to learn as much as you can and take advantage of the courses offered by the universities.

How to meet people in Varna

Here are some ideas of how you can meet people in the Bulgarian city during your exchange, in addition to taking the opportunity to connect with your flatmates.

Student associations in Varna

The ESN Varna allows you to meet students in a simple and fun way: being part of the large number of activities and events that they organize throughout the year. Some of these events include affordable trips around Bulgaria, celebrations of holidays like National Liberation Day, language exchanges, workshops on traditional objects like Martenitsa and other games and party nights.

Facebook groups for Erasmus in Varna

On this platform, you will find a wide variety of groups that you can join, such as the ESN Varna group, where you will see the calendar with all the planned activities. You can also join other groups that are led by students, where you will be able to find out about different things that happen in the city.

Whatsapp groups for Erasmus in Varna

If you find groups in this app to join, don't miss the opportunity! In them, students usually introduce themselves, give information about themselves and connect with young people who have similar characteristics or interests. Take the opportunity to propose plans you want to do, whether it's visiting the city or going out to do some sport.

Tips for living in a shared student apartment in Varna

Here are some tips to keep in mind when sharing a flat in this Bulgarian city:

• Figure out the location of your university well before reserving accommodation, so you can find one that has good access to it and other places of interest in the city, such as the beaches or the centre.

• Enjoy the company of your flatmates, both inside and outside the flat. They can organize plans to go to the City Art Gallery, the Opera or the various bars and clubs that are packed with students.

Frequently asked questions about sharing a flat in Varna

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