Finding the new home

For every student, me too, it was a big worry to come to a foreign country to study.

Many questions plagued mine, and many other student’s minds.

Where would I live? How much it would cost me? How can I make sure that I will be able to understand the studies? Will there be any problems with me staying in this new country? And so many other more.

I will try to aid at least some of your worries!

Let’s begin with living.

The one thing about studying in Finland that made me feel concerned was the lack of dormitories. However, the housing style is completely different here, that’s why dorms are not exactly available.

 

Most of the international students look for aid from HOAS (Can be found here: HOAS). After filling out the form, a type of an apartment is supplied to the company’s best ability.

Not only that, but they try to make sure that where you live is either in close proximity of the study unit you are going to attend or close to a transportation that would make it ease for you to reach your campus.

But it’s not that you must rent a whole apartment to yourself. The option of shared apartment is like a completely new type of dorm life experience!

With a secure room of your own, you still have the chance to interact with Finns and foreigners, learn more of their culture and even make friends even without the need to go out of your way somewhere in the city.

There are also other companies where you can search for housing, but HOAS is the first one you should contact, as it’s a specialized and reliable company.

Just don’t forget – the wait for a response can be a little nerve wrecking, so remember to apply in advance!

-Liliana