Student housing: halls, homestay and flatshares—trade-offs

Dorms offer proximity and community but impose curfews and noise rules. Homestays can accelerate cultural adjustment—clarify meals and house rules up front. In flatshares, put rent and bills in writing.

Treat urgent “wire deposit abroad” listings as red flags; prefer accredited landlords or school-recommended channels.

Map night transport and grocery access, not just daytime commutes.

We share clause checklists for first-time renters abroad.