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which one would you choose?
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meilin wrote:
ok so i got the grant to do the bci/robotics course abroad and now i have to look for housing for that time period. the grant is not super big so im kind of limited what i can do bc it needs to cover my flights, housing, food and such for the week. after looking at some options im now stuck between two options (almost the same price) that would best fit my needs:

option 1:
-stay with a 60 yo lady and her son (could provide security in a new country?)
-own room, but will it be enough for my introverted ass? cultural differences?
-walking distance from the uni

option 2:
-a flat/hotel room with a bathroom kind of deal - could work better for regaining energy after the long days
-but 30-40 mins with public transport (a tram) to uni
-...which could be draining for my autism bc the uni days are already from 10 to 17


and regarding the flights:

option 1: cheap airline:
-potentials delays and other cheap airline troubles with the luggage and such
-but would save up money for other stuff

option 2: the country's official airline:
-prob reliable
-but doubles the flight costs


idk what to choose but i kind of should soon so it doesn't get even more expensiveĀ 
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meilin wrote:
idk if option 1 would be more or less draining compared to 2 bc being around people is exhausting in general but at least id get home fast. with option 2 it would take more time to get back home but at least i could be alone. but public transport scares me. when i was in portugal i nearly started crying in public bc it was so loud. and that was "just" a 20min ride
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Azriel wrote:
regarding option 2 with the public transport, is the tram just one tram straight to uni or do you have to change trams at some point + do you have noise cancelling headphones
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kruspersille wrote:
2 and 1 but im not autisticĀ 
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Thisissomebodyelse wrote:
I would stay with the family. Its also a good support for if you need mental health help. Its very likely that she would be willing to make dinner or grab snacks at the store.

Moving in with an Indian family and renting a room was very scary but it was one of the best decisions I've made


But I also loathe 0ublic transport
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Date: 10-07-2026 14:32
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meilin wrote:
Azriel wrote:
regarding option 2 with the public transport, is the tram just one tram straight to uni or do you have to change trams at some point + do you have noise cancelling headphones

with most options its either the same tram straight to uni or one switch 5-10 mins before reaching home. i have noise cancelling earplugs and headphones but they didnt help me enough in portugal :/ but the option to be completely at home sounds appealing
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meilin wrote:
Thisissomebodyelse wrote:
I would stay with the family. Its also a good support for if you need mental health help. Its very likely that she would be willing to make dinner or grab snacks at the store.

Moving in with an Indian family and renting a room was very scary but it was one of the best decisions I've made


But I also loathe 0ublic transport
yeah i think being with locals would kind of guarantee that the housing is not a total poop hole and if id need help, i wouldnt be alone. which would help esp during the first days when im still trying to figure out where to get the groceries and how to just navigate the city. but uhhhh im the kind of autistic who goes nonverbal and people think im on drugs and stuff when it happens so it scares me a bit if i get overwhelmed around themĀ 
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Date: 10-07-2026 14:35
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Azriel wrote:
meilin wrote:
Azriel wrote:
regarding option 2 with the public transport, is the tram just one tram straight to uni or do you have to change trams at some point + do you have noise cancelling headphones

with most options its either the same tram straight to uni or one switch 5-10 mins before reaching home. i have noise cancelling earplugs and headphones but they didnt help me enough in portugal :/ but the option to be completely at home sounds appealing
i think switching trams would be too stressful

idk you know your own limits best, if its just one tram then u could maybe zone out and listen to music for 30 minĀ 
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Hauru wrote:
i think 1 is better because you might make new connections and in case something happens there will be someone to help you
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misjel wrote:
not sure about housing but i'd probably go for the cheaper flight

are you in a country where it's cheap to eat out or are you making your own food?
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Date: 10-07-2026 14:49
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meilin wrote:
misjel wrote:
not sure about housing but i'd probably go for the cheaper flight

are you in a country where it's cheap to eat out or are you making your own food?
id most likely eat something fast to make at home/pack lunch for uni. i dont see myself eating out a lot but i might if i travel to see any museums and such further from home
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misjel wrote:
meilin wrote:
misjel wrote:
not sure about housing but i'd probably go for the cheaper flight

are you in a country where it's cheap to eat out or are you making your own food?
id most likely eat something fast to make at home/pack lunch for uni. i dont see myself eating out a lot but i might if i travel to see any museums and such further from home
is there a communal kitchen in the second option?Ā 
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meilin wrote:
misjel wrote:
meilin wrote:
misjel wrote:
not sure about housing but i'd probably go for the cheaper flight

are you in a country where it's cheap to eat out or are you making your own food?
id most likely eat something fast to make at home/pack lunch for uni. i dont see myself eating out a lot but i might if i travel to see any museums and such further from home
is there a communal kitchen in the second option?Ā 
only a mini fridge, but i dont think i strictly need a kitchen as i rarely use the one i have back home either. i mostly eat quark with fruits and similar foods that barely require any preparation. but coming to think of it, ill most likely need some basic cutlery so i should keep that in mind even if i dont need an oven/microwave/etc
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