{"id":161879,"date":"2025-10-02T10:00:34","date_gmt":"2025-10-02T08:00:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/?p=161879"},"modified":"2026-03-18T13:49:43","modified_gmt":"2026-03-18T12:49:43","slug":"living-alone-as-a-student","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/en\/blog\/living-alone-as-a-student\/","title":{"rendered":"Living alone as a student: advantages, opportunities &#038; challenges"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id='av-layout-grid-1'  class='av-layout-grid-container av-78firl-c631ae41a668636fcb7900020bc361a5 entry-content-wrapper main_color av-flex-cells av-break-at-tablet  avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_section  avia-builder-el-first   container_wrap sidebar_right'  >\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" 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av-dyhr5-99927f5945708bf13e84cb9abee7d045 av-gridrow-cell av_one_half no_margin  avia-builder-el-4  el_after_av_cell_one_half  avia-builder-el-last '  ><div class='flex_cell_inner'><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mfye1py0-4fe31646675fa5e0f5e6ddcb1273d736\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-mfye1py0-4fe31646675fa5e0f5e6ddcb1273d736{\npadding-bottom:0;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-mfye1py0-4fe31646675fa5e0f5e6ddcb1273d736 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-mfye1py0-4fe31646675fa5e0f5e6ddcb1273d736 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-mfye1py0-4fe31646675fa5e0f5e6ddcb1273d736 av-special-heading-h1 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-5  el_before_av_hr  avia-builder-el-first '><h1 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Living alone as a student: advantages, opportunities <span class='special_amp'>&amp;<\/span> challenges<\/h1><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-jtogly79-ad57aec588c41c3e6e0fd3a450386ad1\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-jtogly79-ad57aec588c41c3e6e0fd3a450386ad1{\nheight:5px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-jtogly79-ad57aec588c41c3e6e0fd3a450386ad1 hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-6  el_after_av_heading  el_before_av_textblock '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-jtjtmedc-ce5f497fe1433f1922572aabdd533579 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Written by <b>Kerstin Lakits<\/b><strong>, 02.10.2025<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div class='flex_column_table av-bbw9h-e9ea24d4a9970947ae9a10c1728f5755 sc-av_one_full av-break-at-tablet-flextable av-equal-height-column-flextable'>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-bbw9h-e9ea24d4a9970947ae9a10c1728f5755\">\n#top .flex_column_table.av-equal-height-column-flextable.av-bbw9h-e9ea24d4a9970947ae9a10c1728f5755{\nmargin-top:15px;\nmargin-bottom:0px;\n}\n.flex_column.av-bbw9h-e9ea24d4a9970947ae9a10c1728f5755{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-bbw9h-e9ea24d4a9970947ae9a10c1728f5755 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-8  el_after_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-last  first av-break-at-tablet flex_column_table_cell av-equal-height-column av-align-top av-zero-column-padding  column-top-margin'     ><p><section  class='av_textblock_section av-jtjtmedc-ce5f497fe1433f1922572aabdd533579 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Living alone sounds like <strong>pure freedom<\/strong>. There are no flat share rules, no roommates blocking the bathroom, and finally your very own four walls. But with this newfound independence also come <strong>new responsibilities:<\/strong> From managing the household and doing the weekly shopping to paying for electricity and heating costs <strong>all on your own.\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maybe you are currently wondering if living alone is the right option for you, or if a flat share might be a better fit for you. Or perhaps a student residence is exactly what you\u2019re looking for? In this article, we will discuss all the <strong>opportunities and challenges<\/strong> of living alone and what you should <strong>definitely keep in mind<\/strong> before making your decision.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-lxyxhjgo-86bdccfaf3dea21d2d9df90a5b2a7aee '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><strong>Table of Contents:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"#Why living alone during your studies is a big decision\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why living alone during your studies is a big decision<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"#Living as a student: student housing, flat share or your own place?\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Living as a student: student housing, flat share or your own place?<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"#Financing a flat as a student: how to create your own home\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Financing a flat as a student: how to create your own home<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"#Everyday life and experiences: advantages and challenges of living alone\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Everyday life and experiences: advantages and challenges of living alone<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"#Living alone: freedom with responsibility\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Living alone: freedom with responsibility<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"#FAQ: answering your questions about student accommodation\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FAQ: answering your questions about student accommodation<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div><\/div><!--close column table wrapper. Autoclose: 1 --><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id='av_section_1'  class='avia-section av-73734u-e654b2f47cc625f39101c2a047ce5327 main_color avia-section-default avia-shadow  avia-builder-el-11  el_after_av_layout_row  el_before_av_section  avia-bg-style-scroll container_wrap sidebar_right'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-small alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-161879'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n<div  class='flex_column av-av_one_full-a2cef933b0a555f25d1e39b22a8e9dae av_one_full  avia-builder-el-12  el_before_av_hr  avia-builder-el-first  first flex_column_div  '     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-jy4ae4sq-822ea548e243705b250732725c9d147e '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2 id=\"Why living alone during your studies is a big decision\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why living alone during your studies is a big decision<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Will you stay at Hotel Mum and Dad or take the <strong>big step toward independence<\/strong>? Many students face this decision when starting their studies. At home, the fridge is usually full, the laundry magically clean, and additional costs are often still covered by the family. On the other hand, having your own apartment means much<strong> more privacy<\/strong>, you can invite friends over anytime and don\u2019t have to justify yourself for long party nights.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But living alone doesn\u2019t just bring freedom, it also comes with <strong>plenty of responsibility<\/strong>. Handling rental contracts and utility bills, managing the cleaning and groceries is <strong>all up to you<\/strong>. At the same time, it\u2019s a great way to learn <strong>independence<\/strong>, something that\u2019s often harder to achieve while still living at home.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether moving out is <strong>the right choice<\/strong> for you depends on your personal situation, financial means, and what you expect of your student life. And if the time comes to move out, you\u2019ll find the best <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/en\/blog\/moving-out-of-home\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">tips for moving out of home <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">right here!<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div><div  class='hr av-67ddri-41246adb82eb20f9271331161b8c66cb hr-short  avia-builder-el-14  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_one_full  hr-left'><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div  class='flex_column av-av_one_full-a2cef933b0a555f25d1e39b22a8e9dae av_one_full  avia-builder-el-15  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_one_half  first flex_column_div  '     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-mfyebnd7-f5c1dbcd696972ccbd573b2aaeb96324 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2 id=\"Living as a student: student housing, flat share or your own place?\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Living as a student: student housing, flat share or your own place?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before deciding on a type of housing, you should think about <strong>what matters most<\/strong> to you in everyday life. Each option comes with its own<strong> opportunities as well as challenges<\/strong>. Whether it\u2019s community, costs, or privacy, depending on your personality and budget, one housing option might suit you better than the other.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div><div class='flex_column_table av-6kn5ly-97d7b0311ea64352f2c5408ed97957c0 sc-av_one_half av-equal-height-column-flextable'>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-6kn5ly-97d7b0311ea64352f2c5408ed97957c0\">\n.flex_column.av-6kn5ly-97d7b0311ea64352f2c5408ed97957c0{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 30px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-6kn5ly-97d7b0311ea64352f2c5408ed97957c0 av_one_half  avia-builder-el-17  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_one_half  first flex_column_table_cell av-equal-height-column av-align-middle  column-top-margin'     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-60022e-c202918c0cd9b7c18a7986963f916743 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Living in a Student Residence: Benefits and Highlights<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Student residences are often an <strong>all-round carefree package<\/strong>. In most cases, there\u2019s an <strong>all-inclusive rent<\/strong>, meaning you don\u2019t have to worry about utilities, electricity, heating, or even internet. Many rooms come <strong>fully furnished<\/strong>, and in modern residences like <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/stuwo.at\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">STUWO Student Housing,<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> you\u2019ll even find <strong>extras<\/strong> such as in-house gyms, saunas, and common rooms. Another big plus is that residences are often<strong> located close to universities<\/strong>. On top of that, you\u2019ll <strong>quickly meet new people<\/strong>, which is perfect if you\u2019ve just moved to a new city. In all STUWO dormitories, even <strong>regular room cleaning<\/strong> is included, so you can fully focus on your studies.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Your advantages with STUWO compared to other student accommodation providers?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>No<\/strong>\u00a0registration fee<\/li>\n<li><strong>No<\/strong>\u00a0processing fee<\/li>\n<li><strong>No<\/strong>\u00a0final cleaning fee<\/li>\n<li><strong>No<\/strong>\u00a0dorm representative fee<\/li>\n<li><strong>No<\/strong>\u00a0gym usage fee<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That\u2019s why a student residence is the perfect option for anyone who wants to enjoy a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/en\/blog\/community\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">community feeling<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> along with plenty of comfort! You can find more benefits and the most important info about student housing <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/en\/blog\/living-in-student-accommodation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here!<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-k3r9zx38-76f2496082289142a47428145f2402c6\">\n.avia-image-container.av-k3r9zx38-76f2496082289142a47428145f2402c6 img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-k3r9zx38-76f2496082289142a47428145f2402c6 .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-k3r9zx38-76f2496082289142a47428145f2402c6 av-styling- avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-19  el_after_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-last  av-desktop-hide av-medium-hide av-has-copyright av-copyright-always'   itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class='wp-image-161875 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-161875 avia_image ' src=\"https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/STUWo-Blog-Community.jpeg\" alt='' title='STUWo Blog Community'  height=\"1707\" width=\"2560\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\"  \/><\/div><small class=\"avia-copyright\">At STUWO, you might even find your friends for life! \u00a9Adobe Stock<\/small><\/div><\/div><\/p><\/div><div class='av-flex-placeholder'><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-2g99i-9fca3ceec6da77bc09128878e9910b62\">\n.flex_column.av-2g99i-9fca3ceec6da77bc09128878e9910b62{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 30px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-2g99i-9fca3ceec6da77bc09128878e9910b62 av_one_half  avia-builder-el-20  el_after_av_one_half  el_before_av_one_half  flex_column_table_cell av-equal-height-column av-align-middle  column-top-margin'     ><style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-k3r9zx38-7a2470b1df051692e8387305f157ee50\">\n.avia-image-container.av-k3r9zx38-7a2470b1df051692e8387305f157ee50 img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-k3r9zx38-7a2470b1df051692e8387305f157ee50 .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-k3r9zx38-7a2470b1df051692e8387305f157ee50 av-styling- avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-21  avia-builder-el-no-sibling  av-small-hide av-mini-hide av-has-copyright av-copyright-always'   itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class='wp-image-161875 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-161875 avia_image ' src=\"https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/STUWo-Blog-Community-1030x687.jpeg\" alt='' title='STUWo Blog Community'  height=\"687\" width=\"1030\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/STUWo-Blog-Community-1030x687.jpeg 1030w, https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/STUWo-Blog-Community-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/STUWo-Blog-Community-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/STUWo-Blog-Community-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/STUWo-Blog-Community-2048x1365.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/STUWo-Blog-Community-1500x1000.jpeg 1500w, https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/STUWo-Blog-Community-705x470.jpeg 705w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1030px) 100vw, 1030px\" \/><\/div><small class=\"avia-copyright\">At STUWO, you might even find your friends for life! \u00a9Adobe Stock<\/small><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><!--close column table wrapper. Autoclose: 1 --><div class='flex_column_table av-mfyhmbu7-61f6c68a31f50dd63be61cceec1ba0c4 sc-av_one_half av-equal-height-column-flextable'>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mfyhmbu7-61f6c68a31f50dd63be61cceec1ba0c4\">\n.flex_column.av-mfyhmbu7-61f6c68a31f50dd63be61cceec1ba0c4{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 30px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-mfyhmbu7-61f6c68a31f50dd63be61cceec1ba0c4 av_one_half  avia-builder-el-22  el_after_av_one_half  el_before_av_one_half  first flex_column_table_cell av-equal-height-column av-align-middle  column-top-margin'     ><style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mfyhm2yk-293d7f63890012f32bd00b509265f02d\">\n.avia-image-container.av-mfyhm2yk-293d7f63890012f32bd00b509265f02d img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-mfyhm2yk-293d7f63890012f32bd00b509265f02d .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-mfyhm2yk-293d7f63890012f32bd00b509265f02d av-styling- avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-23  avia-builder-el-no-sibling  av-small-hide av-mini-hide av-has-copyright av-copyright-always'   itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class='wp-image-175984 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-175984 avia_image ' src=\"https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/alleinewohnen_wg-scaled.jpeg\" alt='' title='Student flat share'  height=\"1707\" width=\"2560\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/alleinewohnen_wg-scaled.jpeg 2560w, https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/alleinewohnen_wg-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/alleinewohnen_wg-1030x687.jpeg 1030w, https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/alleinewohnen_wg-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/alleinewohnen_wg-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/alleinewohnen_wg-2048x1365.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/alleinewohnen_wg-1500x1000.jpeg 1500w, https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/alleinewohnen_wg-705x470.jpeg 705w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/div><small class=\"avia-copyright\">Living in a shared flat isn\u2019t just about sharing a space \u2013 it\u2019s the little moments that count, like a spontaneous cooking night! \u00a9Adobe Stock<\/small><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='av-flex-placeholder'><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mfyhn4o4-258a45a1083af4f616d7c544d556d4cb\">\n.flex_column.av-mfyhn4o4-258a45a1083af4f616d7c544d556d4cb{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 30px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-mfyhn4o4-258a45a1083af4f616d7c544d556d4cb av_one_half  avia-builder-el-24  el_after_av_one_half  el_before_av_one_half  flex_column_table_cell av-equal-height-column av-align-middle  column-top-margin'     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-mfyegwat-acdb4b26010f7d745bd6514fa4a9ca63 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3>Flat share as the Student Classic<\/h3>\n<p><b><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A flat share is probably the<strong> most popular housing option<\/strong> among students. Here, you live together with others, usually fellow students, in one apartment. Everyone typically has their own room, while the kitchen, bathroom, and living room are shared. The rental contract is in the name of one or several of you, and you\u2019re all <strong>responsible for everything together<\/strong> &#8211; paying rent, setting up the Wi-Fi, registering heating and electricity, grocery shopping, cleaning, and organising daily life. The biggest advantage is that rent and utility costs are shared, which often makes living in a flat-share <strong>more affordable.<\/strong> Plus, you have <strong>company<\/strong> in your daily life, whether it\u2019s cooking, studying, or just hanging out together. With the right roommates, a shared flat can quickly feel like <strong>a small family<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Of course, living together also <strong>requires compromise<\/strong>, since different expectations of cleanliness or noise can become a challenge. Still, flat-shares remain a student classic because<strong> they combine community with a lot of freedom.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mfyhmw5e-f2aa059a20736a79f3b95015c88c6866\">\n.avia-image-container.av-mfyhmw5e-f2aa059a20736a79f3b95015c88c6866 img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-mfyhmw5e-f2aa059a20736a79f3b95015c88c6866 .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-mfyhmw5e-f2aa059a20736a79f3b95015c88c6866 av-styling- avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-26  el_after_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-last  av-desktop-hide av-medium-hide av-has-copyright av-copyright-always'   itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class='wp-image-175984 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-175984 avia_image ' src=\"https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/alleinewohnen_wg-scaled.jpeg\" alt='' title='Student flat share'  height=\"1707\" width=\"2560\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/alleinewohnen_wg-scaled.jpeg 2560w, https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/alleinewohnen_wg-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/alleinewohnen_wg-1030x687.jpeg 1030w, https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/alleinewohnen_wg-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/alleinewohnen_wg-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/alleinewohnen_wg-2048x1365.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/alleinewohnen_wg-1500x1000.jpeg 1500w, https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/alleinewohnen_wg-705x470.jpeg 705w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/div><small class=\"avia-copyright\">Living in a shared flat isn\u2019t just about sharing a space \u2013 it\u2019s the little moments that count, like a spontaneous cooking night! \u00a9Adobe Stock<\/small><\/div><\/div><\/p><\/div><\/div><!--close column table wrapper. Autoclose: 1 --><div class='flex_column_table av-mfyhrls2-93e546521fa1b2d21b5e8f4f0bc6ec7a sc-av_one_half av-equal-height-column-flextable'>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mfyhrls2-93e546521fa1b2d21b5e8f4f0bc6ec7a\">\n.flex_column.av-mfyhrls2-93e546521fa1b2d21b5e8f4f0bc6ec7a{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 30px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-mfyhrls2-93e546521fa1b2d21b5e8f4f0bc6ec7a av_one_half  avia-builder-el-27  el_after_av_one_half  el_before_av_one_half  first flex_column_table_cell av-equal-height-column av-align-middle  column-top-margin'     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-mfyejf6k-477b84557ab62947cfdb8ac56ca12d1f '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Living alone: Pure freedom or costly loneliness?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In your own apartment you have<strong> full control.<\/strong> You alone decide on the furniture, decoration, cleaning schedule, and you can have guests over whenever you like. No roommate to disturb you and nobody who interferes with your routines. This means <strong>pure freedom and full privacy<\/strong>. On the other hand, you bear all the costs, from rent to utilities on your own. Additionally, all the organisational tasks like going grocery shopping, cooking and cleaning are also <strong>solely your responsibility.<\/strong> You can\u2019t just quickly \u2018steal\u2019 some pasta or an egg from your roommates. Plus, it can\u00a0 be challenging to find connections, especially if you are new in town. You will have to <strong>actively<\/strong> seek out new friends. For some this is the perfect way to live independently, for others, and especially the ones who enjoy being surrounded by people, it can quickly become<strong> lonely and expensive.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mfyhqdxv-12c3319c105571336aceda625c5d256a\">\n.avia-image-container.av-mfyhqdxv-12c3319c105571336aceda625c5d256a img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-mfyhqdxv-12c3319c105571336aceda625c5d256a .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-mfyhqdxv-12c3319c105571336aceda625c5d256a av-styling- avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-29  el_after_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-last  av-desktop-hide av-medium-hide av-has-copyright av-copyright-always'   itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class='wp-image-175981 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-175981 avia_image ' src=\"https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/alleinewohnen_eigeneWohnung-scaled.jpeg\" alt='' title='own flat'  height=\"1677\" width=\"2560\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/alleinewohnen_eigeneWohnung-scaled.jpeg 2560w, https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/alleinewohnen_eigeneWohnung-300x197.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/alleinewohnen_eigeneWohnung-1030x675.jpeg 1030w, https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/alleinewohnen_eigeneWohnung-768x503.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/alleinewohnen_eigeneWohnung-1536x1006.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/alleinewohnen_eigeneWohnung-2048x1342.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/alleinewohnen_eigeneWohnung-1500x983.jpeg 1500w, https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/alleinewohnen_eigeneWohnung-705x462.jpeg 705w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/div><small class=\"avia-copyright\">Living on your own means: enjoying freedom and taking responsibility! \u00a9Adobe Stock<\/small><\/div><\/div><\/p><\/div><div class='av-flex-placeholder'><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mfyhruxq-6a33b28672282694ac3d1535523a1359\">\n.flex_column.av-mfyhruxq-6a33b28672282694ac3d1535523a1359{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 30px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-mfyhruxq-6a33b28672282694ac3d1535523a1359 av_one_half  avia-builder-el-30  el_after_av_one_half  el_before_av_hr  flex_column_table_cell av-equal-height-column av-align-middle  column-top-margin'     ><style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mfyhrc7k-797dd0e1730363a7349665cdad433a41\">\n.avia-image-container.av-mfyhrc7k-797dd0e1730363a7349665cdad433a41 img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-mfyhrc7k-797dd0e1730363a7349665cdad433a41 .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-mfyhrc7k-797dd0e1730363a7349665cdad433a41 av-styling- avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-31  avia-builder-el-no-sibling  av-small-hide av-mini-hide av-has-copyright av-copyright-always'   itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class='wp-image-175981 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-175981 avia_image ' src=\"https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/alleinewohnen_eigeneWohnung-scaled.jpeg\" alt='' title='own flat'  height=\"1677\" width=\"2560\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/alleinewohnen_eigeneWohnung-scaled.jpeg 2560w, https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/alleinewohnen_eigeneWohnung-300x197.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/alleinewohnen_eigeneWohnung-1030x675.jpeg 1030w, https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/alleinewohnen_eigeneWohnung-768x503.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/alleinewohnen_eigeneWohnung-1536x1006.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/alleinewohnen_eigeneWohnung-2048x1342.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/alleinewohnen_eigeneWohnung-1500x983.jpeg 1500w, https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/alleinewohnen_eigeneWohnung-705x462.jpeg 705w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/div><small class=\"avia-copyright\">Living on your own means: enjoying freedom and taking responsibility! \u00a9Adobe Stock<\/small><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><!--close column table wrapper. Autoclose: 1 --><div  class='hr av-av_hr-d44fc39111d0c978a5983dec14bfcf71 hr-short  avia-builder-el-32  el_after_av_one_half  el_before_av_one_full  hr-left'><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div  class='flex_column av-av_one_full-a2cef933b0a555f25d1e39b22a8e9dae av_one_full  avia-builder-el-33  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_hr  first flex_column_div  '     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-mfyen3i9-da8e4c99793896f75f430fc6310c9c53 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2 id=\"Financing a flat as a student: how to create your own home\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Financing a flat as a student: how to create your own home<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For many students, financing their own apartment is the <strong>biggest challenge<\/strong>. In addition to the monthly rent you also have to take <strong>utility costs<\/strong> like electricity, internet, and heating in winter, into account. On top of that you will also need to account for expenses for groceries, leisure, public transport etc. and sometimes also study materials. A good starting point is to create<strong> a small budget<\/strong> to <strong>realistically estimate<\/strong> how much money you will need each month. A simple example could look like this:\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Rent (incl. utilities):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> ca. \u20ac500<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Electricity, Wi-Fi, phone<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> ca. \u20ac100<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Groceries:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> ca. \u20ac250<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Leisure &amp; other:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> ca. \u20ac150<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That already adds up to around <strong>\u20ac1000 per month<\/strong>, which gives you an idea of the <strong>fixed costs<\/strong> you should expect. Don\u2019t forget that you will also have to pay a<strong> deposit<\/strong> (usually around three months\u2019 rent) and a <strong>small buffer<\/strong> for unexpected expenses.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This may sound a lot at first, but thankfully there are various ways to get support with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/en\/blog\/how-to-finance-studies-austria\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">financing your studies<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. In many federal states, you can apply for <strong>housing benefits<\/strong>, if your rent is high compared to your income. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/en\/blog\/study-grant\/\"><strong>Study grants<\/strong><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/en\/blog\/family-allowance-for-students\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> family allowance<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can also provide important financial relief, provided you meet the requirements. In addition, many students take on a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/en\/blog\/working-as-a-student\/\"><strong>part-time job<\/strong><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to cover monthly costs. You can find more tips on how to save money as a student <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/en\/blog\/how-to-save-money-as-a-student\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here!<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div><div  class='hr av-av_hr-d44fc39111d0c978a5983dec14bfcf71 hr-short  avia-builder-el-35  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_one_full  hr-left'><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div  class='flex_column av-av_one_full-a2cef933b0a555f25d1e39b22a8e9dae av_one_full  avia-builder-el-36  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_one_full  first flex_column_div  '     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-mfyentxv-0d0765c55fab2bbef3d2cb5b343607a9 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2 id=\"Everyday life and experiences: advantages and challenges of living alone\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Everyday life and experiences: advantages and challenges of living alone<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Living alone can be <strong>a great experience<\/strong>, as you have peace and quiet, can organise your daily life the way you want, and quickly learn what it really means to <strong>live independently<\/strong>. Here are some advantages for living alone:<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div><div  class='flex_column av-av_one_full-a2cef933b0a555f25d1e39b22a8e9dae av_one_full  avia-builder-el-38  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_one_full  first flex_column_div  column-top-margin'     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-mfyeomqt-160e0e804594bce2a6fabeb6ff52f1d6 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Peace and Quiet<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you live alone, you can finally enjoy<strong> complete silence<\/strong> whenever you need it. Whether you\u2019re preparing for an important exam, working on a paper, or just want to relax in silence after a long day, there are <strong>no noisy roommates<\/strong> or unexpected parties or guests. This makes it much easier to <strong>focus and recharge<\/strong> without any disturbance.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div><div  class='flex_column av-av_one_full-a2cef933b0a555f25d1e39b22a8e9dae av_one_full  avia-builder-el-40  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_one_full  first flex_column_div  column-top-margin'     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-mfyepbrp-a16e37beba52e0f2f14baf080ca42e5c '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do Whatever You Want, whenever you want<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Living alone means <strong>total freedom<\/strong>. You decide when to clean and whether you want to cook your favourite meal at 2 a.m. or have a jam session at full volume &#8211; all without worrying about disturbing anyone. Your daily routine is <strong>entirely your own<\/strong>, and this flexibility makes it much easier to balance studying, social life, and downtime exactly the way you like. Plus, you can invite friends, family, or your latest situationship <strong>whenever you want<\/strong>, without anyone asking questions.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div><div  class='flex_column av-av_one_full-a2cef933b0a555f25d1e39b22a8e9dae av_one_full  avia-builder-el-42  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_one_full  first flex_column_div  column-top-margin'     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-mfyeqksg-3a201e0d2e5c7b71153800bab44fd225 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Decorate However You Like<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Want to hang fairy lights in your room, keep your favourite plants on every windowsill, or put up Christmas decorations that stay all year round? In your own flat you\u2019re free to make the space<strong> feel personal and cosy<\/strong>. Adding little touches that match your style will quickly turn it into <strong>a place that feels like home<\/strong><\/span><strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div><div  class='flex_column av-av_one_full-a2cef933b0a555f25d1e39b22a8e9dae av_one_full  avia-builder-el-44  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_one_full  first flex_column_div  column-top-margin'     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-mfyet485-96dbd68d9c6a13461b499e8939e726de '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learn Responsibility and grow as a person<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Taking care of everything on your own might sound daunting at first, but it\u2019s one of the<strong> biggest learning experiences<\/strong>. You\u2019ll handle rent payments, utility bills, grocery shopping, and housework, all skills that<strong> prepare you<\/strong> for real adult life. Over time, these tasks become <strong>second nature<\/strong>, and you\u2019ll feel proud of how self-sufficient you\u2019ve become.<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Living alone also means <strong>spending more time with yourself<\/strong>, which can be a great thing. You discover what kind of daily rhythm works best for you, how you handle challenges, and what truly makes you happy. Living alone is a<strong> great opportunity<\/strong> to really<strong> get to know yourself<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At the same time, this also means that you have to take care of all tasks <strong>yourself<\/strong>. Household chores, bills, and other organizational responsibilities can sometimes become a burden in the midst of a busy student schedule. If you\u2019re new to a city, you\u2019ll also quickly notice that without roommates there are no spontaneous kitchen chats, and you need to <strong>be proactive<\/strong> in making friends and building your social life.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div><div  class='flex_column av-av_one_full-a2cef933b0a555f25d1e39b22a8e9dae av_one_full  avia-builder-el-46  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_hr  first flex_column_div  column-top-margin'     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-mfyetvt9-885f6354c81400a406d796a8efc83999 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Compared to other housing options, the differences are clear: in a shared flat, you meet people quickly and almost always have company, while in a student residence, you benefit from a <strong>large community<\/strong> and numerous common areas. Living alone gives you more<strong> peace and privacy<\/strong>, but you also need to make sure loneliness doesn\u2019t take over. A good balance is to<strong> consciously set aside time<\/strong> for friends, university activities, or hobbies, so that alongside studies and household tasks, your social life doesn\u2019t get neglected.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div><div  class='hr av-67ddri-41246adb82eb20f9271331161b8c66cb hr-short  avia-builder-el-48  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_one_full  hr-left'><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div  class='flex_column av-av_one_full-a2cef933b0a555f25d1e39b22a8e9dae av_one_full  avia-builder-el-49  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_hr  first flex_column_div  '     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-mfyevkgm-f88f759b5fb24ae6374dbdcfa684c599 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2 id=\"Living alone: freedom with responsibility\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Living alone: freedom with responsibility<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Living alone as a student means far more than just having a roof over your head. It\u2019s<strong> a step toward independence<\/strong>, where you learn to manage money, take responsibility, and organise your daily life on your own. Whether having your own apartment is the best solution for you also depends on your <strong>budget, personality<\/strong>, and <strong>individual needs.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Living alone gives you <strong>freedom, peace, and self-determination<\/strong>, but it also comes with challenges: loneliness, higher costs, and more organisation are all part of the package. In the end, it\u2019s exactly this mix that makes student life exciting, because with every decision you make, you grow.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And no matter whether you choose the vibrant life of a student residence, the community of a flat shareflatsahre, or the quiet life in your own apartment, the important thing is that your home<strong> supports you<\/strong> during your studies and gives you <strong>space to develop<\/strong>. If you\u2019re not quite ready for full independence, a student residence like <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/stuwo.at\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">STUWO<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can be the perfect middle ground. Community, affordable fixed costs, and still a taste of independence.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div><div  class='hr av-67ddri-41246adb82eb20f9271331161b8c66cb hr-short  avia-builder-el-51  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_one_full  hr-left'><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div  class='flex_column av-av_one_full-a2cef933b0a555f25d1e39b22a8e9dae av_one_full  avia-builder-el-52  el_after_av_hr  avia-builder-el-last  first flex_column_div  '     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-mfyex3q1-69eba7cd696c0317599bda76d73b3be1 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2 id=\"FAQ: answering your questions about student accommodation\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FAQ: answering your questions about student accommodation<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div  class='togglecontainer av-mfyf5dcr-f3736672a63b4c69cc1fb359bf7ecba9  avia-builder-el-54  el_after_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-last  toggle_close_all' >\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-mfyf0xzw-ed1d5fe4dbcdf445643f5a16ad418a09'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-1' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-1' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-1' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Is it good to live alone as a student?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Is it good to live alone as a student?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Is it good to live alone as a student?\">Is it good to live alone as a student?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-1' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-1' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>That depends on your personality. Living alone means full freedom and privacy, but also higher costs and more responsibility. If you love independence, you\u2019ll usually feel comfortable. If you need company often, a flat share or a student residence is often a better choice.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-mfyf28ux-06ddd7be2e94d929fe4c81f170f3d35b'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-2' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-2' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-2' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"How much money do you need per month to live as a student?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: How much money do you need per month to live as a student?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: How much money do you need per month to live as a student?\">How much money do you need per month to live as a student?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-2' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-2' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It varies depending on the city and lifestyle. As a rough guideline, you can expect around \u20ac900\u20131,200 per month, including rent, utilities, groceries, leisure, and university-related expenses.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-mfyf2z5l-46a2ce0f68cf11acca1c12a6e729c6af'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-3' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-3' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-3' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"From what age can you live alone in Austria?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: From what age can you live alone in Austria?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: From what age can you live alone in Austria?\">From what age can you live alone in Austria?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-3' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-3' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At 18, you\u2019re an adult and can officially sign rental contracts and live independently. If you\u2019re still a minor, you need parental consent. Even if your parents aren\u2019t on the rental contract, they often have a say as long as they provide financial support.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-mfyf3v9c-9a8a92cfcdc5ea9764e0c5696eaa78cf'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-4' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-4' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-4' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Student accommodation or shared flat: which is better?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Student accommodation or shared flat: which is better?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Student accommodation or shared flat: which is better?\">Student accommodation or shared flat: which is better?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-4' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-4' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It depends on what matters most to you. In a student residence, you often benefit from affordable all-inclusive rent and a large community. In a flat-share, the constellation is usually smaller, but you take on more responsibility.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-mfyf4gad-1146d4ee17c4ffd0928438e2457e84e0'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-5' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-5' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-5' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"How can I quickly find a flat as a student?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: How can I quickly find a flat as a student?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: How can I quickly find a flat as a student?\">How can I quickly find a flat as a student?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-5' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-5' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start searching early! Check property websites like <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/immoscout.at\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">immoscout.at,<\/span><\/a> <a href=\"http:\/\/willhaben.at\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">willhaben.at<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, or <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/wg-gesucht.de\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">wg-gesucht.de<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Also text in your university WhatsApp groups, many flat-share rooms get given away faster there than on official platforms.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-mfyf5844-2c740703ba644cca70b01d241d1e66f5'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-6' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-6' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-6' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"What financial support is available for student accommodation\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: What financial support is available for student accommodation\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: What financial support is available for student accommodation\">What financial support is available for student accommodation<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-6' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-6' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In Austria, you can apply for housing benefit if your rent is high compared to your income. Additionally, study grants, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/en\/blog\/family-allowance-for-students\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">family allowance<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and sometimes subsidies from cities or municipalities can provide extra support.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-jtkaeqc6-39f2be0b15b578b61b6c34ef0d9581a0\">\n.avia-section.av-jtkaeqc6-39f2be0b15b578b61b6c34ef0d9581a0{\nbackground-repeat:no-repeat;\nbackground-image:url(https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/2000x600px_2b-1500x430.jpg);\nbackground-position:50% 50%;\nbackground-attachment:fixed;\n}\n.avia-section.av-jtkaeqc6-39f2be0b15b578b61b6c34ef0d9581a0 .av-section-color-overlay{\nopacity:0.4;\nbackground-color:#000000;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div id='kontakt-fullscreen'  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