{"id":2147,"date":"2025-11-13T13:30:53","date_gmt":"2025-11-13T13:30:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pepehousing.com\/blog\/?p=2147"},"modified":"2025-11-13T13:30:54","modified_gmt":"2025-11-13T13:30:54","slug":"your-erasmus-story-could-win-you-free-rent","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pepehousing.com\/blog\/your-erasmus-story-could-win-you-free-rent","title":{"rendered":"Your Erasmus Story Could Win You Free Rent!","gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"text"}]},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"gutentoc tocactive nostyle\"><div class=\"gutentoc-toc-wrap\"><div class=\"gutentoc-toc-title-wrap\"><div class=\"gutentoc-toc-title\">Table Of Contents<\/div><div id=\"open\" class=\"text_open\">show<\/div><\/div><div id=\"toclist\"><div class=\"gutentoc-toc__list-wrap\"><ul class=\"gutentoc-toc__list\"><li><a href=\"#why-we\u2019re-hosting-this-competition\">Why We\u2019re Hosting This Competition<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#what-you-can-win\">What You Can Win<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#how-to-enter-in-4-simple-steps\">How to Enter in 4 Simple Steps<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#what-to-show-in-your-video\">What to Show in Your Video<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#-ready-to-share-your-story-\"><span style=\"color: revert; font-size: revert; font-weight: revert;\">Ready to Share Your Story?<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:34px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Share your Erasmus video for a chance to win free rent! Join the <strong>Pepe Housing Video Competition<\/strong> and show us your life abroad. Every Erasmus journey is packed with unforgettable moments, from late-night study sessions in a new apartment to discovering hidden gems in your host city. What if sharing those moments could not only connect you with a community of fellow travelers but also<strong> pay your one month rent<\/strong>?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:37px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/pepehousing-bucket.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/13124732\/people-5982042_1280-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2148\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pepehousing-bucket.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/13124732\/people-5982042_1280-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/pepehousing-bucket.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/13124732\/people-5982042_1280-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pepehousing-bucket.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/13124732\/people-5982042_1280-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/pepehousing-bucket.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/13124732\/people-5982042_1280.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019re excited to launch the <strong>Pepe Housing Video Competition 2025<\/strong>! This is your chance to show the world what your Erasmus life in Poland (and beyond) truly looks like. We want to see the real, unfiltered moments that define your adventure abroad. By sharing your story, you could win free rent and have your video featured for everyone to see.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:39px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"why-we\u2019re-hosting-this-competition\">Why We\u2019re Hosting This Competition<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>At Pepe Housing, we believe that a great Erasmus experience starts with a safe and welcoming home. Our mission is to provide verified and trusted housing for international students, but our commitment doesn\u2019t stop there. We want to build a vibrant community where students can share their experiences, laughter, and stories from across Europe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:36px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"597\" src=\"https:\/\/pepehousing-bucket.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/05124040\/Projekt-bez-nazwy-6-1024x597.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2119 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pepehousing-bucket.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/05124040\/Projekt-bez-nazwy-6-1024x597.png 1024w, https:\/\/pepehousing-bucket.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/05124040\/Projekt-bez-nazwy-6-300x175.png 300w, https:\/\/pepehousing-bucket.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/05124040\/Projekt-bez-nazwy-6-768x448.png 768w, https:\/\/pepehousing-bucket.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/05124040\/Projekt-bez-nazwy-6.png 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p id=\"this-competition-is-our-way-of-celebrating-your-unique-journey-and-saying-thank-you-for-being-part-of-the-pepe-housing-family-your-stories-inspire-us-and-we-want-to-give-back-by-showcasing-the-incredible-adventures-you\u2019re-having\">This competition is our way of celebrating your unique journey and saying thank you for being part of the Pepe Housing family. Your stories inspire us, and we want to give back by showcasing the incredible adventures you\u2019re having.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:34px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-you-can-win\">What You Can Win<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The prizes are designed to make your Erasmus experience even better:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-2 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong> 1st Place:<\/strong> 600 EURO<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong> 2nd Place<\/strong>: 250 EURO<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong> 3rd Place:<\/strong> 100 EURO<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"940\" height=\"788\" src=\"https:\/\/pepehousing-bucket.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/13125916\/Projekt-bez-nazwy-7.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2149\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pepehousing-bucket.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/13125916\/Projekt-bez-nazwy-7.png 940w, https:\/\/pepehousing-bucket.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/13125916\/Projekt-bez-nazwy-7-300x251.png 300w, https:\/\/pepehousing-bucket.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/13125916\/Projekt-bez-nazwy-7-768x644.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:38px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>On top of that, we\u2019ll feature the most creative and heartfelt videos on our official social media channels and website. This is a fantastic opportunity to showcase your creativity to a wider audience and inspire future Erasmus students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-enter-in-4-simple-steps\">How to Enter in 4 Simple Steps<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:36px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Getting involved is easy. Just follow these steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Record a Video:<\/strong> Create a short video (30\u201340 seconds) that captures a slice of your life abroad.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Post It:<\/strong> Share your video on TikTok or Instagram. Make sure your profile is set to public so we can see your entry!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tag Us:<\/strong> In your post, tag our official account <strong>@pepehousing<\/strong> and use the hashtag <strong>#ErasmusWithPepeHousing<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Register:<\/strong> Fill out the quick registration form on our competition landing page to officially enter.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s it! You\u2019re in the running to win.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/pepehousing-bucket.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/13130304\/AVERAGE-COST-OF-RENTING-IN-POLAND-4-819x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pepehousing-bucket.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/13130304\/AVERAGE-COST-OF-RENTING-IN-POLAND-4-819x1024.png 819w, https:\/\/pepehousing-bucket.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/13130304\/AVERAGE-COST-OF-RENTING-IN-POLAND-4-240x300.png 240w, https:\/\/pepehousing-bucket.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/13130304\/AVERAGE-COST-OF-RENTING-IN-POLAND-4-768x960.png 768w, https:\/\/pepehousing-bucket.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/13130304\/AVERAGE-COST-OF-RENTING-IN-POLAND-4.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-to-show-in-your-video\">What to Show in Your Video<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:38px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019re looking for authenticity, not a perfect production. Your video should reflect your genuine Erasmus experience. Think about the moments that make your time abroad special.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:34px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are a few ideas to get you started:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Give a mini-tour of your Pepe Housing apartment. <strong>[every video should included it]<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Showcase your favorite study spot or a local caf\u00e9 you love.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Capture a fun moment with your flatmates or new friends.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Share a clip of you exploring your city\u2019s landmarks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Film yourself cooking a traditional dish from your home country.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:33px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-3 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/pepehousing-bucket.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/13130831\/women-2143800_1280-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2151\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pepehousing-bucket.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/13130831\/women-2143800_1280-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/pepehousing-bucket.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/13130831\/women-2143800_1280-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pepehousing-bucket.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/13130831\/women-2143800_1280-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/pepehousing-bucket.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/13130831\/women-2143800_1280.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"680\" src=\"https:\/\/pepehousing-bucket.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/13130841\/couple-7803542_1280-1024x680.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2152\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pepehousing-bucket.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/13130841\/couple-7803542_1280-1024x680.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/pepehousing-bucket.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/13130841\/couple-7803542_1280-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pepehousing-bucket.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/13130841\/couple-7803542_1280-768x510.jpg 768w, https:\/\/pepehousing-bucket.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/13130841\/couple-7803542_1280.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/pepehousing-bucket.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/13130849\/people-2557399_1280-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2153\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pepehousing-bucket.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/13130849\/people-2557399_1280-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/pepehousing-bucket.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/13130849\/people-2557399_1280-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pepehousing-bucket.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/13130849\/people-2557399_1280-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/pepehousing-bucket.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/13130849\/people-2557399_1280.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether it\u2019s a quiet moment of reflection or a fun-filled adventure, your story is what matters. We want to see the real, unfiltered moments that define your Erasmus journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:36px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"-ready-to-share-your-story-\"><span style=\"color: revert; font-size: revert; font-weight: revert;\">Ready to Share Your Story?<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:33px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/pepehousing-bucket.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/13131059\/pexels-artempodrez-6003271-1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2154\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pepehousing-bucket.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/13131059\/pexels-artempodrez-6003271-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/pepehousing-bucket.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/13131059\/pexels-artempodrez-6003271-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pepehousing-bucket.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/13131059\/pexels-artempodrez-6003271-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/pepehousing-bucket.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/13131059\/pexels-artempodrez-6003271-1-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/pepehousing-bucket.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/13131059\/pexels-artempodrez-6003271-1-2048x1152.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:37px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Your Erasmus adventure is a story worth telling, and this is your chance to share it with the world. Not only could you win free rent, but you&#8217;ll also inspire countless other students who are dreaming of their own journey abroad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49 <strong>[Register now on our landing page]<\/strong> to join the competition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-luminous-vivid-amber-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/pepehousing.com\/pl\/competitions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">JOIN THE COMPETITION<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t forget to post your video, tag <strong>@pepehousing<\/strong>, and use <strong>#ErasmusWithPepeHousing<\/strong>. We can\u2019t wait to see your stories!<\/p>\n","protected":false,"gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"html"}]},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Share your Erasmus video for a chance to win free rent! 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