Quiz: What’s your ideal student housing situation?

Are you planning on studying abroad but still aren’t sure which housing option to pick? We know this can be a really tough decision.

On one hand, living in dorms is a great experience for international students who are living away from home for the first time. Here, you’ll get to know other students easily and get involved in campus life through numerous activities that take place in the dorms.

But some students are more independent and prefer living on their own or with a few other roommates. Graduate students, particularly, don’t really enjoy dorm life and would rather have their own apartment.

If you’re stuck between all the different options, take this quiz to find your ideal student accommodation arrangement.

For you, how important is peace and quiet in the home when you return after class?

Very. I prefer my surroundings to be quiet so I can focus on my studyies and personal time.

I prefer it to be quiet at night, but it's okay if there's some noise during the day.

I don't really mind if it's noisy. All part of the student experience! If I really need to focus, I'll just go to the library.

Do you plan on buying or bringing your own furniture and home decor when you live abroad for your studies?

Yes, I like to decorate my surroundings according to my personal taste, and I will be buying/bringing my own stuff.

No, I don't plan to and prefer to move somewhere that's already furnished.

I don't want to bring or buy everything, but it would be nice to have the option to inject some of my personality in my home.

Would you mind having to travel some distance for class, either by walking, cycling or by using public transport?

No, it's not a problem for me.

I'd rather not - I prefer the convenience of living close to campus.

How much cooking and cleaning do you plan to do while you're at university?

Plenty! I love cooking my own meals and have no problem keeping my home clean and tidy.

I don't have the time to manage a whole apartment but I plan on some simple cooking and of course, cleaning my room and doing my own laundry.

Do you prefer paying rent and utilities separately or as one lump sum?

It's not an issue for me either way.

I'd prefer it were all one bill, including a meal plan, as I don't have the time to keep track of and pay multiple bills.

How much of your living facilities (bedroom, kitchen, bathroom) are you willing to share with others?

I don't mind sharing common areas like the bathroom and kitchen with a few others, but not with multiple people I hardly know.

As long as I have a space to call my own, I don't mind sharing.

Quiz: What is your ideal student housing situation?

Off-Campus Housing

Based on your answers, it appears that you would do better living off-campus. You are prepared to live away from campus, and it's better suited to your independent personality. You value your own space and privacy, and would find living among the masses in a student dorm pretty distracting. You should know that it can sometimes be difficult find off-campus housing near campus, so be prepared to commute.

Student Dorm

You can't wait to get involved in student life, and living in the student dorms is a great way to do that. You get to meet students from all around the world, and you don't need to worry about individual bills with your busy life. Now all you need to do is decide if you want to stay in a two- or a four-bedder!

On-Campus Apartment

You don't exactly want to stay in the dorms, but you enjoy the convenience of staying right on-campus. If your university offers this type of student housing, an on-campus student apartment is ideal for you. Most include utilities in the overall rent, so you have less to worry about while still enjoying a quieter home set-up than in student dorms.

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