Shared apartments, spare rooms and roommates in Salerno

Are you thinking of living in a shared flat in Salerno? We tell you that exchange students who go to the University of Salerno usually choose this type of accommodation to live in. Thanks to this, you will share a flat with people from different nationalities and cultures, which will enrich your experience. Of course, it would be nice if one of them were Italian, so you can return home having learned the language and got to know the local culture.

Advantages and disadvantages of sharing a flat in Salerno

If you still don't know which is the ideal accommodation for you, we recommend that you take into account these characteristics of living in shared flats in the Italian city:

Advantages of sharing a flat in Salerno

• Not only can you pick between single and shared spare rooms, but you can also decide between rooms that are part of private shared flats or student residences.

• The cost of accommodation is cheap, and even more so if you choose to live in a room. You can have that extra money to explore Salerno and make more trips to nearby places, such as Naples, the Amalfi Coast and Sicily.

Disadvantages of sharing a flat in Salerno

• There is a high demand for spare rooms in shared flats, which often exceeds the supply. For this reason, we recommend that you search well in advance.

• In student residences, they sometimes ask for a minimum stay of 10 months, which limits the options if you go on Erasmus for a shorter time.

Erasmus App for your exchange programme in Salerno

If you want to make the process (before, during and after) of your Erasmus in Salerno simpler and more enjoyable, we suggest you download one of the apps for Erasmus+. In them, you will access a large amount of relevant information about the city, the university, and the accommodation. You will also be able to read about the experiences of students from previous years, in which they ensure that you make the most of touring the south of Italy, not only the beaches but also the different towns and cities near Salerno.

How to meet people in Salerno

In addition to sharing with your flatmates, we recommend the following ways to meet people in the Italian city:

Student associations in Salerno

The ESN PES Salerno is the best association for international students in the city. It is made up of students who provide help to young people who come to the city and, at the same time, organize numerous activities so that they can easily integrate.

Facebook groups for Erasmus in Salerno

One of the most active groups that you can join is the ESN PES Salerno group since in it you will be able to see all the events and activities that you can be part of. These activities include trips to Capri, Messina, Florence or Siena, theme parties, aperitifs and international dinners, for example.

WhatsApp groups for Erasmus in Salerno

You will find links to WhatsApp groups in the social networks of ESN PES Salerno and student forums and online communities. Don't hesitate to join! In them, you will be in direct contact with other young people, planning activities together and solving their doubts.

Tips for living in a shared student apartment in Salerno

Keep the following tips in mind for living in a shared flat in this Italian city:

• The University of Salerno campuses are located in different parts of the city, so it is convenient that identify where yours is located to find nearby accommodation or with a good connection by public transport.

• If you like to go to the beach, make sure you come home clean of sand! Try to keep it clean, so arguments don’t arise regarding this.

Frequently asked questions about sharing a flat in Salerno

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