Future Master's Student, Need Advice and Tips.
Hey guys, I just got an email saying that my application has been accepted, so I'll be seeing y'all next September!
On a serious note, I was wondering if you could give me some advice on housing and finding a part-time job, as I saw on the Uni website that 40k out of the 100k inhabitants are students (that's wild) and I thought that it must be tough finding a room or a job.
About housing: Is the main way to find a room online, or is it easier if you know people (If so, how do you meet the right people)? Where I did my Bachelor's, in Rome, you can almost only find a room if you know people, and most rooms don't have contracts... and it sucks. I started looking on the websites the Uni suggests, such as https://kotwijs.be/ and Zimmo, but so far no luck. Also, do you know if tenants usually are ok with pets? I have to bring my cat with me and I'm scared it will make finding a room way more difficult (although there isn't much i can do about it)
About the job market: I remember reading on a post a few months ago that finding a part-time job was really easy and that basically any pub and restaurant would take you. I honestly find it quite hard to believe and wanted to ask how it really is. Should I already send my CV now? Is the fact that I do not speak Flemish/Dutch a big problem? Does the Uni offer some work positions (in cafes or in the libraries?)
I'm sorry if I asked so many things but this time I don't want my "ah don't worry, everything will be fine" attitude to ruin everything.
Thank you in advance for all your answers and help :)