5 Tips for Choosing the Right Accommodation

Tips for Choosing the Right Accommodation

[{"selector":"#anim-7ecd4a6a-f8bd-4257-adb7-b33dc3b0d205","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":700,"duration":3000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-0b4b2c99-0fc8-473d-82b6-eabc4723f14a","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 651.58804%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":700,"duration":3000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Study Abroad Photo from Canva By Geetika Arora

introduction

[{"selector":"#anim-19c2529c-4c83-454a-91d5-b95f51b9b656","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(131.11111%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":600,"duration":3000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-1506b527-9b74-4fe3-bbfc-1ce40a0b3a68","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":600,"duration":3000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-e38db4c6-2481-4219-a043-c80c120cd658","keyframes":{"transform":["scale(0.15)","scale(1)"]},"delay":600,"duration":3000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-3fbf79af-d73b-4a3a-9bf8-06401a4ecbfc","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-125.55066%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-7c00da3d-fdf5-4231-8b78-69129b74aa4a","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-5686fd76-90e6-49a1-a157-afd472b15e7d","keyframes":{"transform":["scale(0.15)","scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-b3133abb-5a86-42c2-a2cb-622cbcc0818a","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":700,"duration":3000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-ebcb17de-f148-44fd-b4c9-a408f16792f7","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 508.73058%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":700,"duration":3000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Studying abroad can be an incredible experience, but finding the right accommodation can be tricky. Here are 5 tips to help you choose the right option. Videp from Canva

start your search early

[{"selector":"#anim-0b10b358-186d-423b-a155-22b9ce05326f [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-11.319929947396954%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-16e9605d-986b-4012-a44f-f79d73fbf257","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-122.22222%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":600,"duration":3000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-67a67cd8-9b64-4429-a40e-c4d5d445008e","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":600,"duration":3000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-91d80883-fd4d-4a82-b62b-fd81d3bc72f4","keyframes":{"transform":["scale(0.15)","scale(1)"]},"delay":600,"duration":3000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-4487332c-199c-4a67-b8b4-6de5ee433988","keyframes":{"opacity":[1,1]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-6de57880-4af9-4327-b888-a0396df6bfee","keyframes":{"transform":["scale(3)","scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-73ba56b0-ebfe-4240-b37b-25fbdbd5a344","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(142.16868%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-722b574f-59f1-4cec-a7bc-c6535e8df274","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-672f2e8d-b8e7-4ca9-87ec-0a6182f61feb","keyframes":{"transform":["scale(0.15)","scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-eaa52be2-ba34-42a4-83d4-bc8e932ef85a","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":700,"duration":3000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-d1464057-1998-444f-8aeb-38949b49174c","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 508.73058%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":700,"duration":3000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Begin searching for accommodations as early as possible to have plenty of options and time to compare. 1 Photo from Freepik

consider your budget

[{"selector":"#anim-4698ba14-bf8b-4189-85c4-208c557f270c [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(12.062936904634713%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-c175784b-046c-4b4b-97de-c53bf8828132","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(131.48148%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":600,"duration":3000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-75237c18-2640-4f50-84c2-89698436776a","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":600,"duration":3000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-85138143-faca-46d2-a969-90428c578b89","keyframes":{"transform":["scale(0.15)","scale(1)"]},"delay":600,"duration":3000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-2b012e39-14b1-47b1-8987-ec560b5bad7d","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-11faba19-f7a0-45b4-b903-cba72f285662","keyframes":{"transform":["scale(0.3333333333333333)","scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-296a3d76-f1d8-4c28-b93c-04a1fa93adae","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-123.29317%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-8d51fa5c-bc48-42cd-bc55-a847a6ee4625","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-a8a6c46a-1ab5-4c62-9ee0-afe2c3c67daa","keyframes":{"transform":["scale(0.15)","scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-dacd32c8-ae4e-4760-8689-e5019462b127","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":700,"duration":3000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-55a32e89-225f-443f-a212-9fedbb037f67","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 508.73058%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":700,"duration":3000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Set a budget and stick to it. Consider the cost of living in your host country and factor in expenses like transportation and food. 2 Photo from Canva

location is key

[{"selector":"#anim-e8227277-5738-41bf-afa6-18adee7dc820 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-12.019230535903738%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-46f85dff-b6ee-4cf9-8cd6-5a0b722bf330","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-121.48148%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":600,"duration":3000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-f37f07b1-7301-4b6e-8318-19cb0004e622","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":600,"duration":3000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-e5b7a728-4561-463b-a739-ca861dfafd0a","keyframes":{"transform":["scale(0.15)","scale(1)"]},"delay":600,"duration":3000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-ce50972c-2854-4222-9947-4dba25a496f5","keyframes":{"opacity":[1,1]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-0eda2a43-30df-40a8-8f1a-f54fc3c46b1e","keyframes":{"transform":["scale(3)","scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-308dabf6-04cf-4845-a69e-e3abc71646d2","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(102.31214%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-a68f890e-d49c-4775-8f81-9a937209fb87","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-a56b3cad-454e-45cc-9272-63a45bb7d191","keyframes":{"transform":["scale(0.15)","scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-76b2ef4b-b5c0-46af-b6ae-4d1e3583333a","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":700,"duration":3000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-1454f633-af34-4437-b381-83fa97263cf5","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 508.73058%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":700,"duration":3000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Choose a location that's convenient for your daily activities and within walking distance or accessible by public transportation. 3 Photo from Freepik

think about your lifestyle needs

[{"selector":"#anim-8399b58e-cd45-4597-9558-33bc8e2f7854 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(17.176573195634205%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-819aa825-340c-4d0c-a1a8-f7f0e25f3860","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(125.44170%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":600,"duration":3000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-3aea7e97-5bd3-4cdf-9631-419255cd7c23","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":600,"duration":3000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-4fca5be5-af67-48a6-9e40-110bfbb0f129","keyframes":{"transform":["scale(0.15)","scale(1)"]},"delay":600,"duration":3000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-d490d86e-0e1d-426a-8c1e-83072ba01818","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-89c3bd35-afad-409c-a587-9f26f46433a2","keyframes":{"transform":["scale(0.3333333333333333)","scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-9f318338-874f-4ea5-b599-7fc1aea3c228","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-125.10823%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-777c3382-4274-4452-9209-839296a71473","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-2f44f663-2761-4e94-9bdb-3aae38abac20","keyframes":{"transform":["scale(0.15)","scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-b54ff898-a3b9-4c09-ae49-2c7e988068f4","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":700,"duration":3000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-51e4322b-3a51-44a6-9161-9707349629c7","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 508.73058%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":700,"duration":3000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Consider your lifestyle needs, such as if you prefer living alone or with roommates, and if you require certain amenities like a kitchen or laundry facilities. 4 Photo from Freepik

research the options

[{"selector":"#anim-57e45229-79e3-4945-a8ac-1ceaa18703fd [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-12.499999772451451%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-ecc01660-c893-4002-8707-91240349815c","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-119.52054%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":600,"duration":3000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-11c4f58a-018a-473e-95f6-33b0460c7388","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":600,"duration":3000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-9685eb8e-4795-4765-8221-78f6d54e1a8b","keyframes":{"transform":["scale(0.15)","scale(1)"]},"delay":600,"duration":3000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-3c4c6335-26e7-4735-8b7d-99a817da7376","keyframes":{"opacity":[1,1]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-2968a779-8447-4c2e-aed3-cd160c5c0735","keyframes":{"transform":["scale(3)","scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-7e8e1c1c-67bd-428d-a273-6899492f52ee","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(139.37007%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-d5961f58-eb66-4ab4-a744-f9b555f0f27d","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-2b0c676a-fc4a-4226-b608-e17b7ae44c49","keyframes":{"transform":["scale(0.15)","scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-8156dd68-ee05-4a93-bb31-2c91846227c2","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":700,"duration":3000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-7bd4f1ec-1d7b-4cf3-8a40-589944c211fb","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 508.73058%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":700,"duration":3000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Research the types of accommodations available, such as dormitories, apartments, or homestays, and read reviews from previous tenants. 5 Photo from Freepik

thoughts

[{"selector":"#anim-48f829c5-478a-4e66-8c22-db39ae50e5a5 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(10.795454342118289%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-e82b476e-a42e-441b-9162-42b006814e27","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(127.63636%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":600,"duration":3000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-5032ea77-4b8d-41d7-92f9-dea2b9cd2e4a","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":600,"duration":3000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-beabc2a3-efc2-4968-9de8-7fc4ce57818a","keyframes":{"transform":["scale(0.15)","scale(1)"]},"delay":600,"duration":3000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-7ca9ed26-c89d-4a40-9e50-6818bf482024","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-134.26968%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-d713a410-2fc6-45e5-8b71-9175da996124","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-93feab73-c06f-4f6f-9eab-5ccbdb1e1e3e","keyframes":{"transform":["scale(0.15)","scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-c06dabfd-85cf-4cb2-8d53-4f72e74862c3","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":700,"duration":3000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-14e95aad-318a-4dce-9127-db4e114bfaff","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 508.73058%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":700,"duration":3000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Choosing the right accommodation when studying abroad requires careful consideration of your budget, lifestyle needs, and location. Follow these 5 tips to make an informed decision. Photo from Freepik

Need help with your education?

[{"selector":"#anim-7fabb901-7435-4c5e-8775-8de80814b562 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-13.636363392673559%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-4ae0f2c7-9071-4e12-aef1-86f46a66bdcb","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":700,"duration":3000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-3909a3be-b773-4174-b0eb-dc1ee1722793","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 508.73058%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":700,"duration":3000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Thanks for reading Tell me more Photo from Freepik