When Ironhack [https://www.ironhack.com/en], a global tech school who run bootcamps, and Hemper launched the hackathon “The Algorithm is Female” in Nepal and select a high-potential candidate to study their Web Development bootcamp at the campus in Barcelona, Neha Khachhibhoya was successful in being selected to participate…
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Introducing our Summer Flex Cancellation Policy
At Spotahome, we know it's not the easiest time right now and we know that plans can change. We've listened to your concerns and to help you rent your new home with confidence, we've introduced our Summer Flex [https://help.spotahome.com/hc/en-us/…
Moncloa - Argüelles Neighborhood guide (Madrid)
Spotahome is a mid-long term rentals platform that allows you to book your new home from anywhere! Today, we asked our Madrid experts to tell us EVERYTHING about Moncloa-Argüelles. Here's your Moncloa - Argüelles Spotahome Neighbourhood Guide. Moncloa-Argüelles is a lovely residential and quiet neighbourhood near the University…
How to study hard for exams during a pandemic - 7 tips
In the good old days, we used to go to our school or college and meet with our buddies and it was easy to escape to study at a coffee shop or library (or at least somewhere silent). But we’re now readjusting to a new way of living in…
How to Stay Focused and Productive from Home
Studying or working from home can be a dream. Or a nightmare. It all depends on you and how you manage your time. As I've been working from home (or from a beach) for the past 5 years, I can now share what I've learnt from…
Best Business Ideas for Students
WWe've all been there: students and poor. But with the advent of the internet and a general improved availability of starting a small business, you are part of the luckiest generation. Here are 20 business ideas that you can start right now, alone or with your uni mates…
Best (and free) Master's Degrees in Europe
Alright, so you are now ready for a postgraduate course and you are wondering where it would be more convenient? If you live in London [https://spotahome.ghost.io/p/52f5f310-3b03-4e10-9dd3-cbcf91a0d09f/www.spotahome.com/london] or Paris [https://spotahome.ghost.io/p/52f5f310-3b03-4e10-9dd3-cbcf91a0d09f/www.spotahome.com/paris], you might be…
Best Spots to Study (and Work) in Milan
Spring is here and the final Summer session is coming up fast. I feel ya. I used to feel exhausted at this time of the year, crawling from classroom to classroom and then home for more study time. It was a different time back then - yeah, Auntie Sabri is…
How To Apply for the National Insurance Number in London
Are you looking for a job in London? Or have you applied to a London university? Remember that there is something you must do as soon as you land in the British capital. Do I Need a National Insurance Number (NIN)? If you’ve just moved to London for work…
I Have graduated! Now what?
GUEST AUTHOR: Eylul Deniz Basok, Spotahome Student Ambassador I have always thought that the most important decision in life would be choosing a path after graduating from high school. The truth is it really was huge deciding what I wanted as a career and to move to a different country…
Day Trips from Milan at Christmas
GUEST AUTHOR: Aida Loggiodice, Spotahome Student Ambassador Not home for the holidays? I got you. The Christmas season is one of the most beautiful in the year and yet painfully depressing if you’re not around family or loved ones to celebrate it. So, if you’re in Milan and…
Spotahome CYBERWEEK - 25% off the Booking Fee on Your New Home
Spotahome: the easiest way to find your new home across 10 European Cities Here's why: Don't waste your time - no contacting landlords, no running around to visits. Search and book your property 100% online and have your place sorted before you even arrive. What you…
Valencia on a Budget
GUEST AUTHOR: Gabriela Hernandez, Spotahome Student Ambassador Moving to a new city can be a bit scary, the fear of the unknown is completely natural, but it is definitely very exciting! When coming as a student to Valencia, the first thing we want is to know every corner of the…
10 Day Trip Guide to Madrid
GUEST AUTHOR: Aida Loggiodice, Spotahome Student Ambassador Are you visiting the famous Spanish capital city but unsure of what to do? Here’s a 10 day guide trip to Madrid including opening times and information on how to get there by metro/bus. Check it out below: Day 1 Parque…
Living Alone or with Flatmates?
GUEST AUTHOR: Eylul Basok, Spotahome Student Ambassador Having moved around quite a bit I have had different accomodation experinces. I have lived alone, in a dormitory with several people, shared a single room and currently, I am living in an apartment of six people. After all these experiences, I have…
12 Easy Ways to Make Money Online
Being a student in London is tough. Also being an unpaid intern in Paris can be a struggle. This is why we've researched the best 12 easy (and legal) ways to make money online. 1 Surveys Online A very popular way for students to make money online is…
Leave the UK: It's Cheaper to Study in Europe
Studying in London is a still a goal for many. However, UK universities are now charging over £9,000 a year for locals and up to £30,000 a year for non-European students. Maybe it's time to think about cheaper, but still prestigious alternatives, right? After asking our…
Italian Expats in London: 8 Things You Must Know
Moving to another country and living abroad is one of the best things you can do in your life. But it also quite nerve - wracking. Especially for Italians. Not only you'll have to take in another city, country, language and culture. Also a totally different food. And…
How to Balance Work and Study - the Ultimate Guide
Work and studying coupled together sound like a toxic relationship that is destined to cause students misery, stress and chaos. To help balance your commitments without pulling your hair out and running towards the booze-infested horizon, check out these helpful tips below. Schedule, schedule, schedule… This will be your knight…
How to Make Money (and Furry Friends) Dog Sitting in London
London is one of the most expensive cities in the world and most students get a part-time job to survive while studying here. The majority finds a bartending job at a pub, some get studies-related jobs or a paid internship in London, some other babysit...but why not thinking outside…
Weekend Getaway from Istanbul: Canakkale
GUEST AUTHOR: Eylul Basok, Spotahome Student Ambassador I am sure the first thing that will catch your attention here is that there are two sides to this city, just like Istanbul. Dardanelles, which is an internationally and historically important waterway, divides the city into European (known as Gallipoli Peninsula) and…
5 Best Places for Aperitivo in Milan
Guest Author: Ezequiel Doria, Spotahome Student Ambassador Milano: such a fashionable city. It is the perfect combination between Italian culture and the big city life, making it a great spot for both fun and work. I love living here and if there is something I do often, it is the…
Let's Celebrate the European Day of Languages
At Spotahome, a multi-lingual company since the very beginning, we speak 9 languages and have over 30 different nationalities in our team. This is why, on the 26th of September we are going to celebrate the European Day of Languages. Since 2001, this is the day to celebrate all of…
How to Stay Fit on a Student Budget: Home Workout
Guest Author. Kärt Sikk, Spotahome Student Ambassador Staying fit can be exhausting, expensive, and time-consuming, but it does not have to be! Doing simple, but effective exercises from the comfort of your own home at anytime is a smart alternative to the gym. In order to relieve university stress and…
6 Ways to Perfect your Linkedin Profile (to Get an Internship Abroad)
GUEST AUTHOR: Kärt Sikk, Spotahome Student Ambassador Want to get accepted to your dream internship abroad? I know, from my own personal experience, the struggle is definitely real No worries, I am here to help you increase your chances, at least a little bit, for acceptance. The most common required…