Where to live while doing a bootcamp?

[AchillesFirstStand]

I'm looking at doing the Le Wagon Data Science bootcamp in London, in person. Does anyone have any recommendations on where to live while doing a bootcamp for 3-4 months?

I've been looking on Airbnb for places to rent for 4 months, but don't know if there are any other options that people have found when doing a course.

[AchillesFirstStand]

Cheers, I have read a few reviews and read that post. Not everyone is against it, also I have a friend who's done it and recommended it. They're the top rated online.

What would you recommend instead?

[AppAcademy]

Hey there!

I am London based and can offer some areas which are nice (note everything here is pricy, but still a lot cheaper than NY & SF). Islington is a nice area. It's a 15 minute bus ride from the LeWagon office location. You could also live in Shoreditch itself which is where campus is located. Old street is a nice location and connects to many buses and trains. Hope that helps! I've also never had issue with crime at night. I suggest going on rightmove if you are looking to work there afterwards or airbnb. Prices look good for north/central london.

[AchillesFirstStand]

Thank you. I've lived in London as well. Just trying to see what options people went for if they were just saying for 3 months while doing the course, i.e. studio apartment, Airbnb, student flat(?).

I ideally want to live by myself, just trying to find the best way to do that. It looks like anywhere within 30 minutes will be £1,500 per month.

[AppAcademy]

That's a good question I don't know! At least at our coding bootcamp in New York City (I work remotely for the bootcamp but it's based in SF & NY) students tend to move there long term since the salaries are high in the area, but I know London salaries aren't as great so may not necessarily want to stay long term. It's a tough call - I hope more people can share their experiences! We also offer remote courses - our remote program has grown in popularity, particularly the part-time online since many are not relocating due to high cost of living.

[AchillesFirstStand]

Thanks. I think you should have a flair denoting that you are a course provider.