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Finding a place to live in a country as crowded as Holland is not easy. It is even difficult for Dutch students to find their own rented rooms on the private market. If you are taking part in an exchange programme or are enrolled on an international course, it is quite possible that a room will be arranged for you. Accept it immediately, or you will regret it later! Finding good, affordable accommodation can be a problem in the Netherlands. Almost all university towns suffer from shortages. Many Dutch students live with their parent because they’re unable to find suitable accommodation near their university. In many cases, the receiving university will help international students by finding accommodation for them. But don’t take this for granted! You should check in advance what the situation is at the university you will be attending.
What to expect In the Netherlands, students usually have their own bedroom. Depending on the house where you are staying, the shower, lavatory, kitchen and living room may be shared with other students. It is common for men and women students to live together in the same student house. If this would be a problem for you, you should make this known as soon as possible. Given the shortage of good accommodation, you may find the room you get is rather small and not of the standard you had expected. Usually, there is little that can be done about that, because most universities are glad if they can find accommodation at all for all their students.
Cost Accommodation is also expensive, especially in the bigger cities. Find out in advance what a room is going to cost, and don’t forget to include additional expenses such as the deposit and the bills for gas, water and electricity. The utilities are not always included in the rent. Thinking about these things in advance could help avoid unpleasant surprises later. Studychoice.nl gives information about average room prices in student cities and also provides some information about what quality to expect in which city. Check out Studychoice.nl
Furniture You should also find out whether the room is furnished or not. The quality can vary greatly, and furnishings may range from just a bed and a chair to a fully equipped room with an internet connection. If you rent an unfurnished room, you can find inexpensive furniture at many second-hand shops in every large town.
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