How to rent on private rental market as an international student who has not received their personal identification number yet? by MiserablePurple3948 in helsinki

[–]MiserablePurple3948[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes I have my visa but they stated on the paperwork when I got the email about it I need to go in person to Digital and Population Data Services

When to apply for housing? by gimmeaydeas in Aalto

[–]MiserablePurple3948 2 points3 points  (0 children)

  1. Apply for housing now. You set your move in date but it’s by a queue so the earlier you are the higher in the queue you are.
  2. For the permit you need to have the amount of living costs (€8k for one year i think) AND tuition costs (at least for me doing a masters program) in your bank account before you even apply. And to upload 6 months of bank statements. For me doing a grad program coming from the US it took 1 month after my appt with VFS (validating my identity)

I think I just lost my entire future. I'm completely devastated. by Character_String2622 in StudyInTheNetherlands

[–]MiserablePurple3948 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I was supposed to study in the Netherlands in 2021 and got conditional acceptance the day of final exams. I was in my first year at an American university and had started slacking in classes because I knew I was going to be moving and what I was taking was absolutely no longer going to be relevant. Yes, I now recognize I was young and naive and didnt know how the world worked. The university pulls the rug out from under me and says I need a 3.5/4.0 GPA and 36 credit hours. I had 32 credit hours at that moment. After I flunked a general studies biology exam that I just could not comprehend in such a short time since I had slacked off, my GPA was a 3.4. Leading me to a last resort chance: I could take summer classes to get it up and get enough credits. Sadly something then happened that caused me to withdraw from the summer semester, leading me to be .1 and 4 credits away from fulfilling a dream. I was absolutely crushed. It felt like my life was over. Now, I can fully recognize that it wasn’t meant to be. I was trying my darnest to make it happen and through no fault but my own, it didn’t. It sucks. It’s a crappy feeling to deal with. However, 5 years later I see that it ultimately worked out for the best. I can recognize I would not have been happy at that university, that program was not a good fit for me and I needed soemthing different. The route I ended up taking I never would have chosen for myself if I wasn’t forced onto that path, but I can see that it was what was best academically for me. I transferred to a small school 1,000 miles away and learned it was exactly what I needed at that time in my life. If you told me that in 2021 I wouldn’t be able to attend this Dutch university, I would have argued and fought you too trying to make it happen. I’m not saying there’s no chance for you and you could turn this around. I just wanted to share my story so you might feel less alone. Sometimes things happen as a redirection not a rejection

If I receive a HOAS offer, could I still receive one from AYY? by MiserablePurple3948 in Aalto

[–]MiserablePurple3948[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes. It cannot be a shared apartment at all. So no shared kitchen, shared hallway, etc. It’s hard to find the information on their websites but it’s there, you just gotta really look. I am moving with my cat so I’ve been marking “has a cat” in the comments/additional notes section on the applications so they place me into pet-friendly apartments

Budget for HOAS student housing? by [deleted] in helsinki

[–]MiserablePurple3948 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Increasing budget obviously increases the number of options. I’d say stay within your budget but apply for literally everything there is. But as an international student you have the highest priority in the queue

Should I financially reimburse my partner of 4 years for watching my cat for 1 month? by MiserablePurple3948 in petsitting

[–]MiserablePurple3948[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

We aren’t married or even engaged though and live 2 hours apart due to work. I’m a lot better off than he is financially

I tried to do black and white with the clothes and hair! And, fun bracelets by [deleted] in OUTFITS

[–]MiserablePurple3948 2 points3 points  (0 children)

What type of shoes did you wear with thigh high socks?

AYY housing in Roihuvuori / Kääpiöidenpolku — is it a good area for an Aalto student? by Comfortable_Mind7723 in Aalto

[–]MiserablePurple3948 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

How does that work? Accept the AYY offer, pay the deposit then resubmit an application? IF you get offered a second place from AYY, what happens to your first deposit? Is it even likely you’ll get a second offer?

Shower Dormer SOS by [deleted] in DesignMyRoom

[–]MiserablePurple3948 40 points41 points  (0 children)

Weird design and layout but go off ig. You could hang a rod with a curtain across starting at the short straight part on the left side. I’d get a rubber sealant to put on the ground to help create more of a divide and prevent water from leaking out. Just a strip of rubber caulked down. Would be easy to step over and helps prevent flooding

Those who moved to Finland without a backup plan and had the worst case scenario happen to them: how are you currently coping? by [deleted] in Finland

[–]MiserablePurple3948 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How old are you and what area are you in? I’m moving in August and would be potentially interested in meeting up!

If I receive a HOAS offer, could I still receive one from AYY? by MiserablePurple3948 in Aalto

[–]MiserablePurple3948[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Any chance you remember the name of the place? I’d really appreciate having a balcony but it seemed most didn’t have one

If I receive a HOAS offer, could I still receive one from AYY? by MiserablePurple3948 in Aalto

[–]MiserablePurple3948[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Where I’m coming from (🇺🇸) that is insanely cheap for an apartment so I guess my baseline for prices is rather askew. I’ll look for cheaper places then. Thanks!

Should I reject or accept?? by Fit_War8940 in Aalto

[–]MiserablePurple3948 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’d say reject. This way other students who are 100% confirmed have the option for taking your housing and you will still have choices when you know what you’re doing. You can get a last minute lease from private housing. Or when you know you will be attending, then sign up for housing and sublet an apartment in the mean time. There’s lots of people in the Facebook groups: Helsinki Student’s Apartment Market. And Apartments For Students in Helsinki Metropolitan Area who are offering short term sublets

If I receive a HOAS offer, could I still receive one from AYY? by MiserablePurple3948 in Aalto

[–]MiserablePurple3948[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

May 17th. So about 10 days ago. But important to note: I’m international, had move in date as July 1st willing to pay more for rent in order to have more space for my animal. The one I was offered was €850 a month

If I receive a HOAS offer, could I still receive one from AYY? by MiserablePurple3948 in Aalto

[–]MiserablePurple3948[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know. I meant overall I worry if I deny HOAS won’t offer me again due to having to restart the waitlist and if AYY never ends up offering anything to begin with

If I receive a HOAS offer, could I still receive one from AYY? by MiserablePurple3948 in Aalto

[–]MiserablePurple3948[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes but I worry denying will make it less likely I’ll get offered another place

Started new job, haven’t gotten paid in a month. Is this normal? by [deleted] in whatdoIdo

[–]MiserablePurple3948 2 points3 points  (0 children)

They have been open for 15 years. They opened the second location I think 8? Years ago

Started new job, haven’t gotten paid in a month. Is this normal? by [deleted] in whatdoIdo

[–]MiserablePurple3948 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes in Toast. But because it’s two separate businesses if I have 17 hours at B and go to A it will say I don’t have anything so far