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A guide to housing options for students and workers!

The adventure of moving to a new country is exciting; however, it can be a little intimidating to find a place to live. The priority is always to find comfortable but affordable accommodation, but navigating this process becomes difficult in unfamiliar terrain.
This comprehensive guide will show you how to find accommodation abroad using valuable information and practical tips that will make your search less daunting. This guide covers everything you need to know to find the ideal second home whether you are a student, expat or digital nomad.
Here are some of the topics we will explore:

Asian preschool girl walks with her mother to go to school
Asian preschool girl walks with her mother to go to school

  • • Researching neighborhoods and areas
  • • Know local property prices and markets
  • • Types of accommodation: apartments, houses, shared housing and more
  • • How to find accommodation: online platforms, local classifieds and networking
  • • Securing a tenancy: contracts, deposits and legal requirements

Tips for furnishing and installing your new home

After reading this guide, you will have learned enough about finding accommodation abroad to ensure a smooth transition to your new life there. Some important topics covered in this guide include:

  • • How to research neighborhoods and local areas to find the best option
  • • To make an informed decision, you need to evaluate local housing prices and markets
  • • The advantages and disadvantages of various types of housing
  • • How to use online platforms and localized classified ads in your home search.
  • • What to look for in a lease and how to negotiate one.
  • • Ideas on how to furnish and set up your new home.
Concorde na pista do aeroporto, 1975
Concorde on the airport runway, 1975

By following this guide, you will be able to find comfortable, affordable and convenient accommodation that suits your needs; allowing you to focus on enjoying your time abroad.


Types of Accommodation:

Student Dormitories: Some universities have on-campus housing specifically for international students, and staying there will be a great fit for people who want to be close to campus facilities and make friends with other young people from around the world.
Shared Apartments: Many students or coworkers like the idea of ​​renting an apartment together. It’s convenient and you can make new friends.
Homestay: One way to immerse yourself in the culture and language is to book a local homestay for yourself.
Private Apartments: Individual rentals, on the other hand, offer freedom and privacy, but can be expensive.

Research and Application Tips

When looking for accommodation abroad, it is essential that your CV is up to date with international standards. Focus on experiences that directly relate to the type of work, stating which skills were used.
In addition, create your own personalized cover letters that demonstrate your enthusiasm for the position and also your desire to work abroad. The person should prepare for online interviews to increase their chances of winning, as this implies a certain degree of flexibility and adaptability. This allows you to explore new cultures, grow professionally and personally, but also gives you the opportunity to reside in a foreign country with fewer financial or logistical problems.

How important is accommodation in foreign jobs?

Providing accommodation can be a huge advantage for employers, considering the many challenges involved in moving. For many individuals, this not only makes it easier to adapt to new environments, but also provides them with security and stability when they arrive in a foreign country. These companies think globally when offering housing, as they understand the difficulties faced by expats.

Finding accommodation abroad

Searching for a job abroad requires precise focus and the right tools. You can start with international job platforms such as Indeed, Monster or LinkedIn, especially using specific search filters to narrow your search to jobs that offer accommodation. Another useful resource A resource for finding a job that offers accommodation are websites focused on expat jobs or in sectors such as teaching and hospitality, which often offer accommodation. For this purpose, networking, international job fairs and recruitment agencies specializing in internships abroad can also be very useful. I wish you the best of luck in your attempt to find a job abroad.

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Here are some industries that commonly have foreign employees living with them: Teaching: Language teachers in countries such as Japan, South Korea and China often live in homes owned by their employers.
Hospitality and Tourism: Often offering accommodations, as well as employing foreigners in roles including hotel managers, chefs, receptionists and tour guides, are hotels, resorts and tour operators that operate in major tourist destinations.
Working on Cruise Ships and Yachts: Working on board a cruise ship or private yacht not only includes free accommodation, but also offers the opportunity to travel around the world.
Volunteer and Exchange Programs: While they may not be “jobs” per se (in the traditional sense), many volunteer and exchange programs offer room and board, as well as a small stipend.
Agricultural Sector: Farms and vineyards in countries such as Australia, New Zealand and Canada sometimes offer accommodation for seasonal workers.

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Challenges and Solutions:

Language barriers: If you are unable to speak or write the local language fluently, you may have difficulty finding a place to stay. Consider using a relocation agent or online resources designed to help international students.
Cultural differences: Expect different lifestyles, customs, and expectations.
Scams: Be wary of scammers who list homes for rent just to steal your money. Always carefully vet the landlord or listing agency.

CONCLUSION

When choosing student accommodation, it’s important to consider distance from campus, ease of travel and transport links, local safety concerns, amenities on offer, recreational activities available, practicalities of day-to-day living, emergency assistance and whether pets are allowed.
These insights and tips will help make the process of finding suitable accommodation easier for those travelling abroad for study opportunities or employment purposes. It’s all about arriving somewhere that feels like home; by keeping these factors in mind when looking for an apartment abroad, you’ll be on the right track!

23 Comments

Manoel da Silva

Manoel da Silva

, at 8:00 am Reply

I've been working as a doorman for 26 years, don't even try that, I hope to retire properly.

Douglas Ribeiro

Douglas Ribeiro

, at 5:40 pm Reply

@Manoel da Silva Geez, take care of yourself there, uncle.

Bruninha

Bruninha 🍑

, at 1:00 pm Reply

What do you mean, everyone is going to become a robot?

Douglas Ribeiro

Douglas Ribeiro

, at 3:14 pm Reply

Bruninha 🍑 Yes, and Skynet will take over the world and enslave humanity.

Ricardo

Ricardo

, at 3:34 pm Reply

Bruninha 🍑 I don't care, but I think the article talked about the automation of systems, there in the USA some supermarket cashiers are already smart and charge automatically.

Carlos Magnus

Carlos Magnus

, at 9:23 am Reply

I was very lost and in doubt about what to do... some friends already mentioned programming, and I thought I needed to study for years and years! Now I'm considering starting my studies as soon as possible!

Pedro Silva

Pedro Silva

, at 10:00 pm Reply

I don't have a college degree and I've been unemployed for 2 years, I live as a street vendor. Today I see the need to invest in a profession.

Tiago Silva

Tiago Silva

, at 9:28 am Reply

I worked for 5 years as an Administrative Assistant, I was fired due to the pandemic and these programmers going to work abroad and everything.

Taís Magalhães

Taís Magalhães

, at 6:09 pm Reply

Does anyone know of a place where I can learn programming even without a college degree and never having had any contact with programming before, like from scratch.

Ricardo

Ricardo

, at 8:34 pm Reply

Taís Magalhães I recommend starting with HTML and CSS, logic and algorithms. Take the DevMedia course, I'm taking it there.

Miguel Rubro

Miguel Rubro

, at 9:38 pm Reply

Taís Magalhães I'm also taking a course at DevMedia, search for them on YouTube. The guys are really good!

Taís Magalhães

Taís Magalhães

, at 4:12 pm Reply

Thanks guys! @Miguel Rubro I'll look it up on YouTube, DEVMEDIA, right?

Miguel Rubro

Miguel Rubro

, at 5:25 pm Reply

Taís Magalhães yes, that's right

Pamela

Pamela

, at 11:48 am Reply

My older brother is a programmer and went to work at Spotify in Sweden. I'm already studying HTML and CSS.

Fernando Braga

Fernando Braga

, at 7:28 pm Reply

And I, who am a Civil Engineer graduated from UFRJ and have been unemployed for 2 and a half years....😅😢 it's laughing so you don't cry.

Enzo Gabriel

Enzo Gabriel

, at 2:12 pm Reply

Meanwhile, the girls are making tons of money on TikTok with their shitty dance routines.... kkkk

Tomas Tibeiro

Tomas Tibeiro

, at 6:54 pm Reply

@Enzo Gabriel this is when they don't create an account on onlyfans... 🤣

Silvana Farias

Silvana Farias

, at 1:32 pm Reply

Will even airplane pilots have a job? What do you mean, the computer will fly the plane by itself?

Douglas Ribeiro

Douglas Ribeiro

, at 5:40 pm Reply

@Silvana Farias so, today this already happens. The pilot only stays in the cockpit as a form of safety and due to legal bureaucracy, since the plane is already on autopilot for most of the flight, the pilot is even forced to keep his hand on the control stick during landing and takeoff, but the one who does everything is an AI (artificial intelligence).

Silvana Farias

Silvana Farias

, at 1:32 pm Reply

Amazed! 😱

Jorge Mendonça

Jorge Mendonça

, at 9:12 pm Reply

There is no way out, with unemployment already existing in Brazil, imagine technology arriving and companies wanting to reduce their personnel costs, since it is very cheap for a system to do the work of a human. Programs do not have vacations, 13th salary...

Simão

Simão

, at 12:27 pm Reply

There will be no place in the job market for those who are not connected to technology, or there will only be those menial jobs left, such as waiters, servants, cleaners... minimum wage..

Rodrigo Moreira

Rodrigo Moreira

, at 5:26 pm Reply

I work with Digital Marketing and even I find myself needing to learn how to program, nowadays everything requires understanding of code. I went to make an ad on Facebook and I really needed the programmer to help me put in the necessary codes. Even though I could do it myself, if I knew how.

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