I encounter problems, finding a proper accommodation!

I encounter problems, finding a proper accommodation!

Elnaz A 1213606962|%e %b %Y, %H:%M %Z|agohover

Hi everybody,
I encounter problems, finding a proper accommodation
I’ll start my studies in Chalmers 1 September 2008, but
I have not yet been able to find any accommodation in Goteborg.
The Chalmersstudentbostader section for International students had no available accommodation since the results were announced!
The SGS requires the visa which in my case will be ready in a few days, however it seems it has got a long queue so I don’t know if I can count on that at all!
I also have been trying on Boplats, for more than a month but I just keep receiving the message “ you are not among the applicants …..”
So I really don’t know what else I can do! I would appreciate any comments, help, advice etc.
By the way I have not understood how it works on Studentlya. For I received an offer from a Swedish family who had a spare room but I really couldn’t imagine how I can trust them at all!! So my question is Who is in charge of contracts there and how they should be managed( I mean the contracts), is this site just putting adds or it has other services? Will you please give me some guidance about this site.
Thanks in advance for taking the time to help me.

Re: I encounter problems, finding a proper accommodation!

mehdivahab 1213657937|%e %b %Y, %H:%M %Z|agohover

Hi,
About http://www.studentlya.nu :
This website only provides space for showing ads. It is not responsible for contract or any other services.
In case of private renting, usually landlords decide how to handle the contract. (or have it at all. without contract they don't have to pay tax…)
The best way to find accommodation: move to Göteborg as soon as you can. Then you can use help of Chalmers Accommodation Office to find a place, check the online ads and go and see different places and find the best one which suits you. Finding accommodation online isn't impossible but sure it's hard and depends on your luck!
Wish you luck,
Mehdi

Re: I encounter problems, finding a proper accommodation!

Elnaz A 1213804460|%e %b %Y, %H:%M %Z|agohover

Oh! I see.Then I guess i've been unlucky so far, but who knows luck may come tommorow
about your suggestion I would like to ask some more questions :
-Is a week enough in your opinion? or I should come sooner?
-then where do you recommend for that temprory stay?
-are there any iranian students (among girls of course) who might be seeking for a very nice roommate! even for a short period, that you
you might know par hasard( be tor tasadofi) ?
-am I asking too many questions? :)
Thanks a lot
Elnaz

Re: I encounter problems, finding a proper accommodation!

mehdivahab 1213821910|%e %b %Y, %H:%M %Z|agohover

- A week sounds quite reasonable for finding a desirable place.
- You can find a list of hostels in GBG in this link: page by CIRC. Chose one near to Chalmers! Use eniro.se or hitta.se for finding their address on map.
- I opened a new discussion thread for finding roommates. You may add a request there to find a roommate.

Re: I encounter problems, finding a proper accommodation!

Elnaz A 1213954194|%e %b %Y, %H:%M %Z|agohover

That's great. Thanks.