Going on exchange, but still not sure where you'll live?

Finding housing in another country can feel confusing, risky, and stressful — especially when residence is not guaranteed and every option feels scattered.

You're expected to choose a place before you arrive, in a city you may not know, through websites and groups you may not fully trust. We're trying to understand what students actually go through when searching for exchange housing.

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The situation

Does this sound familiar?

Your exchange is confirmed, but housing is still unclear.

Your host university gives general advice, but no guaranteed room.

Facebook groups and rental sites feel scattered or risky.

You're not sure which neighbourhoods are safe, convenient, or student-friendly.

You feel pressure to secure housing before arriving.

You don't know who or what to trust.

You're worried about scams, fake listings, deposits, or signing the wrong agreement.

You wish you could see what other exchange students are actually doing.

Our intention

Why we're asking

We want to understand the housing search from the student's point of view: what you tried, what felt risky, what information was missing, and what would have made the process easier.

Your answers stay private and are only used to understand the exchange housing problem.
The form

Tell us what your housing search looks like.

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