You are starting an exciting and challenging stage: university life. Adapting to it can seem overwhelming, especially if this new stage begins with big changes such as moving to a new city. Don’t worry! In our blog we offer you different tips to adapt to university life in the best possible way.
Getting to know university life at Unihabit
To familiarise yourself with our university residence halls, first of all we will put you in context. Unihabit is a group of university halls of residence that seeks to offer the best conditions so that undergraduate, master’s and postgraduate students feel at home. Our halls of residence have an average of between 80 and 120 students, making them the ideal option for receiving personalised, familiar, close, trustworthy and safe treatment.
Unihabit’s university residences also offer well-equipped spaces that adapt to your needs during your university life. University life will allow you to develop both personally and professionally, so that training and establishing new relationships will be one of the great advantages of living in a university residence hall. On the other hand, our great team will always be ready to help you, so you will feel at home and with a new family.
First steps in your new university life
At Unihabit we like to make students feel at home, making new friends and forming a big family. That’s why we hold welcome parties at the beginning of each academic year, with different activities, live music and a dinner to break the ice and allow new residents to get to know each other.
You can also take the opportunity to meet some of our team! It is very likely that after the welcome party you will already feel a little more comfortable in our residence hall and it is time to open your suitcases and adapt your space that will welcome you during your new stage of university life. Here are some tips on how to adapt to your residence and to the university.
Checklist for your new university life
Although Unihabit’s halls of residence are fully equipped, you will need to have the following:
- Clothing and footwear. It seems obvious, but you should take into account the climate of the city where you will be living. Also, don’t forget comfortable clothes, slippers, pyjamas and sportswear if you like to play sports.
- Bag for dirty clothes. It will allow you to deposit your dirty clothes in your room or flat and later transport them to the laundry offered by the residence hall.
- Kitchen utensils. Unihabit accommodation offers its own kitchen or a shared kitchen in the accommodation with a small ceramic hob, microwave oven and a small fridge. However, you will need to bring utensils for daily use.
- Sheets, pillows and towels are provided. Our residences offer basic kitchenware. However, if you have personal cushions or a blanket of your own, it is ideal to bring it to make yourself at home.
- Basic appliances. In the residences you will find basic appliances such as a fridge and a microwave, but you can also bring a coffee maker, toaster, clothes rack, etc.
- Cleaning products. Both cleaning products for the accommodation and toiletries and personal hygiene products are a basic item to bring to the residence hall.
- Study material. The residence hall offers you a study space in each accommodation equipped with a table, chair and drawers. Other material such as chargers, pens, diaries, etc, must be brought by you personally.
Tips for adjusting to university life
Once you have settled in your new accommodation, you will have to prepare yourself to start the university year in the best possible way, both academically and personally in the residence hall. Therefore, at Unihabit we bring you some tips for a successful adaptation:
Frequently asked questions Unihabit
How to book?
Through our website you must go to ‘Book accommodation’ and fill in the form with the required fields. The booking will be completed with the payment of 200€ that will be deposited as part of the deposit and will have to be constituted during the signing of the contract.
*Please note that if the place has been confirmed by Unihabit, this 200€ will not be refunded under any circumstances. However, if the place cannot be confirmed by Unihabit, this €200 will be refunded.
How do I know if I have been admitted?
Unihabit will send you a confirmation email with the assigned place, the type of accommodation and the duration of the contract.
Do I have to pay a deposit?
Yes, the deposit is 2 months’ rent, minus the 200€ you have already paid for the booking. This deposit must be paid before occupying the place by means of a bank transfer to the current account of the residence hall.
Once the transfer has been made, you will receive an e-mail with all the information.
Once the contract has ended, the deposit will be returned in full the month following the end date of the contract, deducting any possible damages, the settlement of water, electricity and gas consumption and the departure cleaning. (In the event of leaving the accommodation clean, nothing will be deducted for this concept).
Is it possible to choose between a room or a flat?
The allocation of rooms is the responsibility of Unihabit. However, we take into account the requests of each student. Room or flat changes can be made if there is availability and Unihabit considers it appropriate.
Can I book a room if my university does not have an agreement with Unihabit?
Yes, you can book a room, but please note that students from partner universities have preference.
Can I receive visitors to my room or flat?
Visits are allowed sporadically and without staying overnight, as long as the rules of coexistence and respect for other guests are respected. The user will be responsible for the actions of his guest.
Does the residence have a fixed timetable?
Students are free to enter and leave the residences at their own time. Each student has keys or access cards to his or her flat or room and to the shared common areas. However, you must take into account that after 23:00 hours it is compulsory to be quiet.
