Student life

Arriving, finding a place to live, meeting people, getting around and looking after yourself on exchange.

Student life

The European Health Insurance Card is not insurance: what it covers (and what it does not) on exchange

It is free, but it does not pay for private healthcare, a flight home or a stolen phone. And if you are going to Türkiye, Serbia or North Macedonia, it does not apply.

Domenico Di Siena · 26 October 2026

Student life

One in four international students fell for a scam while looking for housing

In Italy, more than 38%. The warning signs repeat across police and university alerts all over Europe: pay before viewing, a landlord who is never around and a bank account in another country.

Domenico Di Siena · 25 October 2026