There are several schools of thought on how to arrange accommodations while away for a semester abroad.
Residence: It seems to me that most often, students try and secure a spot in residence. It's just easy and trustworthy to do it that way. UniSA doesn't have a residence.
Sublet: You can arrange to take over a sublet agreement. The issue is that when trying to arrange this from far away, its difficult to know where things are, who to trust, what neighborhoods are safe, is it a scam? If you're going with several other people you know, you can find a space together and capitalize on cheaper rents by sharing accommodations.I'm not. In fact, I'm the only person from Ryerson's Faculty of Communication and Design going to the University of South Australia. To say I'm going on my own- I really really am. So getting a place with people I already know, is really not an option.
Arrive and Arrange: Many people will arrive and stay at a hostel for the first few nights while trying to secure a place once they get there. For me, I would just prefer to know that I have something set up before I get there. Besides, I really need something that is furnished and equipped. I'm only there for about 5 months and I don't want to start buying pots and pans and dishes and linens etc.
University Sanctioned Private Student Housing: This is probably one of the most reliable options and also the most expensive options. I guess you pay for peace of mind. There are several options in this regard each a bit different. UniSA also has about 5 different campuses. I was hoping to find something within walking distance of my main campus as public transit in Adelaide is apparently quite expensive. So I have secured a spot for myself in one of these places called the Urbanest. You can check it out here if you're interested.
I have a premium lease in a 4 bedroom unit with a layout like this. I'll be in one of the rooms with a single bed but this particular building has rooms with your own bathroom which I admit will be nice. I picked this building for a number of reasons. The Kitchen is actually a kitchen and not a kitchenette for one. And I was able to get a premium lease which means that my rent includes all my utilities, internet, linens, pots and pans and kitchen utensils, a microwave, toaster and a TV. So I'm paying to avoid the hassle basically. I wonder where I'll store my suitcases? Here are a few more photos off the website:
As you can see its much like Residence only privately run. Hopefully it works out well!
Regardless, I'm happy to have things figured out and secured before I arrive. Its more my style :)
Residence: It seems to me that most often, students try and secure a spot in residence. It's just easy and trustworthy to do it that way. UniSA doesn't have a residence.
Sublet: You can arrange to take over a sublet agreement. The issue is that when trying to arrange this from far away, its difficult to know where things are, who to trust, what neighborhoods are safe, is it a scam? If you're going with several other people you know, you can find a space together and capitalize on cheaper rents by sharing accommodations.I'm not. In fact, I'm the only person from Ryerson's Faculty of Communication and Design going to the University of South Australia. To say I'm going on my own- I really really am. So getting a place with people I already know, is really not an option.
Arrive and Arrange: Many people will arrive and stay at a hostel for the first few nights while trying to secure a place once they get there. For me, I would just prefer to know that I have something set up before I get there. Besides, I really need something that is furnished and equipped. I'm only there for about 5 months and I don't want to start buying pots and pans and dishes and linens etc.
University Sanctioned Private Student Housing: This is probably one of the most reliable options and also the most expensive options. I guess you pay for peace of mind. There are several options in this regard each a bit different. UniSA also has about 5 different campuses. I was hoping to find something within walking distance of my main campus as public transit in Adelaide is apparently quite expensive. So I have secured a spot for myself in one of these places called the Urbanest. You can check it out here if you're interested.
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| Kitchen |
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| Private Ensuite Bathroom |
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| Bedroom |
As you can see its much like Residence only privately run. Hopefully it works out well!
Regardless, I'm happy to have things figured out and secured before I arrive. Its more my style :)
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