{"id":17004,"date":"2019-03-12T10:51:55","date_gmt":"2019-03-12T09:51:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.uchceu.es\/campus-life\/?p=17004"},"modified":"2021-01-12T11:56:14","modified_gmt":"2021-01-12T10:56:14","slug":"how-to-choose-your-accommodation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.uchceu.es\/campus-life\/en\/how-to-choose-your-accommodation\/","title":{"rendered":"How to choose your accommodation"},"content":{"rendered":"

One of the most important things you\u2019ll have to take care of when planning to study in Valencia<\/a> is finding a place to live. But that can be hard if you don\u2019t know the area very well. Here is an article explaining everything you must know in order to find the perfect accommodation!<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Valencia, a perfect destination for your studies<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Moncada or Valencia?\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Moncada\/Alfara: the quiet and study-centred choice<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Moncada\u00a0<\/span><\/b>is a small town outside of Valencia, and the place where the university campuses are. This makes it the perfect choice if you want to live close to the university<\/strong>. Life can be more peaceful<\/strong> and quieter here than in the city, which can provide a better work environment. Besides, the town does not lack any essential shop or business<\/strong>: there are gyms, pharmacies, supermarkets, bars… You won’t miss anything! One downside though is the transportation<\/strong>: it is 20 minutes away from the centre of Valencia, and the metro stops around 10-11pm.<\/span><\/p>\n

Valencia: life to the fullest<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Living in\u00a0<\/span>Valencia\u00a0<\/span><\/b>has many advantages in terms of life experiences<\/strong>, especially as a student. You\u2019ll be close to everything you need and have access to many activities<\/strong> (and parties). It\u2019ll also take less time to get to the beach<\/strong> if you live in Valencia than if you live in Moncada… However, you\u2019ll be farther from the university<\/strong> and it\u2019ll take you 20 minutes from the centre of Valencia. So, if you decide to live in the city, be sure to stay close to line 1 <\/strong>and to be ready to spend 40 minutes in a train every day!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Or you can find a compromise<\/strong><\/h4>\n

I <\/span>found an accommodation in <\/span>Burjassot<\/span>, just outside of Valencia. It\u2019s perfectly halfway between <\/span>Seminari<\/span>-CEU and\u00a0<\/span>\u00c0ngel<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>Guimer\u00e0<\/span>, taking 10 minutes to go to each from the\u00a0<\/span>Burjassot<\/span>\u00a0station. So, it\u2019s not too far from Valencia, and not too far from the university<\/strong>.<\/span> It is however true that there are not as much activities as in Valencia and at night, the last train stops at Empalme (15-minute walk). Back in France, I live in Paris: I like how quiet it is here. But to fully live the student life and if you have a timetable that allows it, it would be better to go and live in the city! <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

If you are still unsure, make sure to check the\u00a0<\/strong><\/span>pros and cons of living in Valencia or Moncada<\/strong>!<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Finding the right accommodation shouldn’t be an issue for you!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Rent, share, student hall?\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n

It all depends on what you are looking for in terms of location, size, way of life and costs.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n