How do I find a room in Tilburg?
Do you have a high school diploma and are you planning to move to Tilburg? That's great! Tilburg is a real student city. But of course, you have to start at the beginning; where in the city are you going to live and how do you deal with this? We have listed some useful tips for you.
But first; what is "hospiteren"? When a room becomes vacant in a student residence, the residents often organize a hospitality evening. On such an evening, the residents invite several people to come and meet them. Usually, you get to see the house and are asked questions. At the end of this evening, the residents then choose a new roommate. It is up to you to find out as much as possible about the house and to ensure that the occupants have a good idea of you.
Tip 1: discover Tilburg
It's handy to get to know the city a little. Which neighborhood would you like to live in? Bike, walk, or drive around Tilburg. There are many nice streets where student houses are located. Besides, it is also nice to have a clear idea for yourself whether you would prefer to live close to the University of Applied Sciences or the University, or close to the bars and the city center. And also not unimportant; where are the supermarkets!?
Tip 2: what do you think is important?
Then you have to find out for yourself what you think is important. Would you like to live in a large student house with a lot of housemates? Would you like to live with only men or women? Or would you prefer to live in a mixed house? There is also a difference in houses with how close the housemates are. You can ask all this during a hospitality evening! In some houses, they have a house evening every week. They eat together and do something cozy afterwards. In other houses, everyone is a bit more on their own. Decide for yourself what you find important so that you are prepared to go to a hospitable evening, then you know what to ask!
Tip 3: Prepare yourself
The residents of the student house will ask you several questions to get to know you better in a short time. But what kind of questions can you expect? For example, think about what your hobbies are, whether you would like to join a student association or not, whether you like tidying up and whether this is important to you, whether you are a good cook or why you should be chosen. In some houses they also ask crazy questions; if you were a traffic sign, which one would that be? Don't let this upset you.
Tip 4: Be yourself
The most important thing is that you're yourself. People need to get a good picture of you and you need to fit in the house. In the end, you also have to live there if you are chosen! Although the room is still so beautiful, if you don't get along with your housemates, you probably won't feel comfortable in it.
Tip 5: have fun
Above all, make sure you have a nice evening. Don't focus too much on arranging the room, but focus on getting to know people and having a good time. If you had a nice evening, and your future roommates thought so too, then chances are the room is for you! Besides, just ask all the questions you have. This just shows that you are interested in them and in the room.
Tip 6: Where are you looking for a room?
Many rooms are offered in Facebook groups. First of all, look around a bit here. If you type "room wanted Tilburg" on Facebook, you will get a lot of options. If you are interested in joining a student association, such as Olof, Plato, or Vidar, you can also take a look at their website. Often associations have large student houses and are looking for new residents every year. It's good to know that if you choose for an association house, you also have to become a member of the student association and the fraternity that owns the house.
You can also take a look at our Instagram and website. Every week we highlight a cozy student house. The students tell nice facts about their house and what their rules are. Curious? We wish you at least success in finding a place. Nothing is as nice as a new city with a nice house and fun housemates!
