{"id":3210,"date":"2026-08-28T11:05:54","date_gmt":"2026-08-28T11:05:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pepehousing.com\/blog\/?p=3210"},"modified":"2026-08-28T11:05:56","modified_gmt":"2026-08-28T11:05:56","slug":"first-month-in-warsaw-as-an-erasmus-student-housing-survival-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pepehousing.com\/blog\/first-month-in-warsaw-as-an-erasmus-student-housing-survival-tips","title":{"rendered":"First Month in Warsaw as an Erasmus Student: Housing &#038; Survival Tips","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=\"#first-month-in-warsaw-as-an-erasmus-student-housing-amp-survival-tips\">First Month in Warsaw as an Erasmus Student: Housing &amp; Survival Tips<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#how-do-you-survive-your-first-month-in-warsaw\">How do you survive your first month in Warsaw?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#why-should-you-secure-your-accommodation-before-arrival\">Why should you secure your accommodation before arrival?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#what-should-you-check-in-your-student-room-on-move-in-day\">What should you check in your student room on move-in day?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#what-should-erasmus-students-know-about-public-transport-in-warsaw\">What should Erasmus students know about public transport in Warsaw?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#what-are-the-best-warsaw-areas-for-an-easy-first-month\">What are the best Warsaw areas for an easy first month?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#what-should-you-buy-in-your-first-week-in-warsaw\">What should you buy in your first week in Warsaw?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#how-can-students-manage-grocery-shopping-and-budgeting\">How can students manage grocery shopping and budgeting?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#your-first-week-admin-checklist\">Your first week admin checklist<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#common-first-month-mistakes-erasmus-students-make-in-warsaw\">Common first-month mistakes Erasmus students make in Warsaw<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#start-your-warsaw-erasmus-with-less-stress\">Start your Warsaw Erasmus with less stress<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#frequently-asked-questions\">Frequently asked questions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"first-month-in-warsaw-as-an-erasmus-student-housing-amp-survival-tips\">First Month in Warsaw as an Erasmus Student: Housing &amp; Survival Tips<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>First Month in Warsaw as an Erasmus? Learn how to handle accommodation, transport, shopping, and daily life in your first month &#8211; plus safe housing with Pepe Housing. To survive your first month in Warsaw as an Erasmus student, book verified accommodation before arrival, check your room carefully on move-in day, learn how public transport works, buy only essentials in your first week, and pick a neighborhood with an easy university commute. <strong>Pepe Housing helps students book verified rooms online before moving to Poland.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:36px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Your first month in Warsaw can feel exciting, confusing, and slightly overwhelming &#8211; sometimes all in the same day. You need to move into your room, figure out public transport, buy basic things, get to know your neighborhood, and start university life in a brand-new country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:37px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The good news? A little preparation goes a long way. This guide walks you through the housing, transport, shopping, and survival tips every Erasmus student should know before and after arrival &#8211; so you can settle in faster and stress less.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:38px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-luminous-vivid-amber-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/pepehousing.com\/warszawa\/search\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Find verified student accommodation on Pepe Housing and book safely before arrival.<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:38px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-do-you-survive-your-first-month-in-warsaw\">How do you survive your first month in Warsaw?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:36px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s the short version if you&#8217;re in a hurry:<\/p>\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=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/pepehousing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/pexels-pixabay-416322-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3211 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pepehousing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/pexels-pixabay-416322-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/pepehousing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/pexels-pixabay-416322-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pepehousing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/pexels-pixabay-416322-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/pepehousing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/pexels-pixabay-416322-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/pepehousing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/pexels-pixabay-416322-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Book accommodation before arrival<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Check your room on move-in day<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Learn public transport early<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Buy essentials during the first week<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Save your university and landlord contacts<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Check student discount rules<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Explore your neighborhood before the whole city<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Use verified platforms like Pepe Housing to avoid risky housing situations<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\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-should-you-secure-your-accommodation-before-arrival\">Why should you secure your accommodation before arrival?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:37px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Before you think about caf\u00e9s, nightlife, or sightseeing, secure your room. Arriving in Warsaw without a confirmed place to stay can make your first week stressful, expensive, and chaotic. Booking last minute often means fewer options and a lot more pressure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p id=\"random-online-listings-and-social-media-groups-can-also-be-risky-its-hard-to-know-if-a-room-is-real-if-the-price-is-fair-or-if-the-landlord-is-trustworthy-when-youre-booking-from-another-country-verified-accommodation-removes-most-of-that-guesswork\">Random online listings and social media groups can also be risky. It&#8217;s hard to know if a room is real, if the price is fair, or if the landlord is trustworthy when you&#8217;re booking from another country. Verified accommodation removes most of that guesswork.<\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1707\" height=\"2560\" src=\"https:\/\/pepehousing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/pexels-karola-g-6958581-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"First Month in Warsaw as an Erasmus\" class=\"wp-image-3212 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pepehousing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/pexels-karola-g-6958581-scaled.jpg 1707w, https:\/\/pepehousing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/pexels-karola-g-6958581-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/pepehousing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/pexels-karola-g-6958581-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/pepehousing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/pexels-karola-g-6958581-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/pepehousing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/pexels-karola-g-6958581-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/pepehousing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/pexels-karola-g-6958581-1365x2048.jpg 1365w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1707px) 100vw, 1707px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:38px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>With Pepe Housing, students can compare verified rooms, check rental details, and book online before arrival &#8211; so you land in Warsaw with your biggest problem already solved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:37px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-should-you-check-in-your-student-room-on-move-in-day\">What should you check in your student room on move-in day?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:37px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Your move-in day isn&#8217;t just about dropping your suitcase and collapsing on the bed. Spend 15 minutes checking the room and taking photos. It can save you from misunderstandings later.<\/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=\"819\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/pepehousing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ChatGPT-Image-28-sie-2026-12_15_27-819x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3214\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pepehousing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ChatGPT-Image-28-sie-2026-12_15_27-819x1024.png 819w, https:\/\/pepehousing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ChatGPT-Image-28-sie-2026-12_15_27-240x300.png 240w, https:\/\/pepehousing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ChatGPT-Image-28-sie-2026-12_15_27-768x960.png 768w, https:\/\/pepehousing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ChatGPT-Image-28-sie-2026-12_15_27.png 1122w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:33px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-should-erasmus-students-know-about-public-transport-in-warsaw\">What should Erasmus students know about public transport in Warsaw?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:36px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Warsaw becomes much easier once you learn how to get around. According to Go To Warsaw, the city&#8217;s public transport system includes the metro, trams, buses, and urban rail &#8211; and tickets must be validated immediately after you board or before passing the metro gates. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:39px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Getting from the airport is simple too. Warsaw Chopin Airport connects to the city center by bus and train, with train lines running to stations like Warszawa \u015ar\u00f3dmie\u015bcie and Warszawa Centralna in around 20 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p id=\"-pepe-tip---dont-choose-a-room-only-by-distance-on-the-map-in-warsaw-a-direct-metro-tram-or-bus-connection-can-be-more-useful-than-living-physically-closer-to-your-university-\"><strong>Pepe tip:<\/strong> <em>Don&#8217;t choose a room only by distance on the map. In Warsaw, a direct metro, tram, or bus connection can be more useful than living physically closer to your university.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:38px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"metro-trams-and-buses\">Metro, trams, and buses<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:39px\" 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=\"819\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/pepehousing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/pexels-borkography-9881445-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3215 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pepehousing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/pexels-borkography-9881445-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/pepehousing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/pexels-borkography-9881445-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/pepehousing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/pexels-borkography-9881445-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/pepehousing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/pexels-borkography-9881445-1229x1536.jpg 1229w, https:\/\/pepehousing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/pexels-borkography-9881445-1638x2048.jpg 1638w, https:\/\/pepehousing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/pexels-borkography-9881445-scaled.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p id=\"start-by-learning-one-route-well-the-one-from-your-accommodation-to-your-university-apps-like-jakdojadepl-make-it-easy-to-plan-journeys-and-check-timetables-once-your-daily-commute-feels-automatic-exploring-the-rest-of-the-city-gets-much-easier\">Start by learning one route well: the one from your accommodation to your university. Apps like jakdojade.pl make it easy to plan journeys and check timetables. Once your daily commute feels automatic, exploring the rest of the city gets much easier.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:36px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"student-discounts\">Student discounts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:36px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Students may qualify for reduced fares, but you need the right document to claim them. Erasmus students holding an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.isic.pl\/en\/cards\/isic-card\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.isic.pl\/en\/cards\/isic-card\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ISIC (International Student Identity Card)<\/a> can be entitled to half-fare travel, provided they also carry a photo document confirming their date of birth. Always check the current rules before buying a discounted ticket, and keep your student ID with you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:34px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"useful-transport-habits\">Useful transport habits<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:36px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Save your home-to-university route<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check night transport (the metro runs later on weekends, and night buses are marked with &#8220;N&#8221;)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Don&#8217;t assume every ticket works everywhere &#8211; zones matter<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can buy tickets in apps like moBilet, mPay, and jakdojade.pl, or use mobiWAWA for long-term tickets<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-are-the-best-warsaw-areas-for-an-easy-first-month\">What are the best Warsaw areas for an easy first month?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:39px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>For your first month, the best area isn&#8217;t always the most famous one. Choose a neighborhood that makes your daily routine easy &#8211; university commute, groceries, transport, and basic services matter more than living next to tourist attractions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:38px\" 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=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/pepehousing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ChatGPT-Image-28-sie-2026-12_30_32-1024x768.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3216\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pepehousing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ChatGPT-Image-28-sie-2026-12_30_32-1024x768.png 1024w, https:\/\/pepehousing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ChatGPT-Image-28-sie-2026-12_30_32-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/pepehousing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ChatGPT-Image-28-sie-2026-12_30_32-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/pepehousing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ChatGPT-Image-28-sie-2026-12_30_32.png 1448w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:34px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p id=\"-choose-a-room-with-a-smart-commute--check-verified-warsaw-rooms-on--pepe-housing--and-compare-locations-near-public-transport\"><strong>Choose a room with a smart commute<\/strong><br>Check verified Warsaw rooms on <a href=\"https:\/\/pepehousing.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/pepehousing.com\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pepe Housing<\/a> and compare locations near public transport.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-should-you-buy-in-your-first-week-in-warsaw\">What should you buy in your first week in Warsaw?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:39px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>First-week shopping should focus on essentials, not decoration. And here&#8217;s the golden rule: <strong>don&#8217;t buy half of IKEA before checking your room.<\/strong> See what&#8217;s already included, then buy only what you actually need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:34px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Room essentials:<\/strong> bedding, pillow, blanket or duvet, towels, hangers, a desk lamp if needed, and an extension cord.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:37px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Bathroom essentials:<\/strong> toiletries, toilet paper, laundry detergent, a small laundry basket, and cleaning products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:37px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Kitchen basics:<\/strong> a plate, bowl, mug, cutlery, a pan or pot if not provided, food containers, a sponge, and dish soap.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:39px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><em>If you&#8217;re in a shared apartment, ask your flatmates what kitchen equipment is shared before buying duplicates.<\/em><\/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=\"how-can-students-manage-grocery-shopping-and-budgeting\">How can students manage grocery shopping and budgeting?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:36px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Your first-month budget can disappear fast if you eat out every day. Find your nearest grocery store in the first two days, compare a few prices before building habits, and learn a couple of simple meal routines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p id=\"check-how-much-fridge-and-kitchen-space-you-actually-have-plan-basic-meals-around-your-university-schedule-and-always-keep-a-few-emergency-snacks-at-home-first-month-chaos-is-very-real-and-a-full-pantry-helps\">Check how much fridge and kitchen space you actually have, plan basic meals around your university schedule, and always keep a few emergency snacks at home. First-month chaos is very real, and a full pantry helps.<\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/pepehousing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/pexels-michael-burrows-7129143-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3217 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pepehousing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/pexels-michael-burrows-7129143-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/pepehousing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/pexels-michael-burrows-7129143-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/pepehousing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/pexels-michael-burrows-7129143-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/pepehousing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/pexels-michael-burrows-7129143-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/pepehousing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/pexels-michael-burrows-7129143-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/pepehousing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/pexels-michael-burrows-7129143-scaled.jpg 1707w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:38px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"your-first-week-admin-checklist\">Your first week admin checklist<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:41px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The goal of your first week isn&#8217;t to know the whole city. It&#8217;s to make your daily life work: home, university, food, transport, contacts, and basic safety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:36px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Attend university orientation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Collect or activate your student card<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check your student discount eligibility<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Save the emergency number <strong>112<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Join official university and Erasmus communication channels<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Find your nearest pharmacy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Save your accommodation address in your phone<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Learn how to get to campus<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Confirm your rent payment schedule<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ask about waste sorting and building rules<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"common-first-month-mistakes-erasmus-students-make-in-warsaw\">Common first-month mistakes Erasmus students make in Warsaw<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" 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=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/pepehousing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ChatGPT-Image-28-sie-2026-12_52_13-1024x768.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3219\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pepehousing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ChatGPT-Image-28-sie-2026-12_52_13-1024x768.png 1024w, https:\/\/pepehousing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ChatGPT-Image-28-sie-2026-12_52_13-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/pepehousing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ChatGPT-Image-28-sie-2026-12_52_13-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/pepehousing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ChatGPT-Image-28-sie-2026-12_52_13.png 1448w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:42px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"start-your-warsaw-erasmus-with-less-stress\">Start your Warsaw Erasmus with less stress<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:34px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Your first month in Warsaw will be far easier once accommodation is sorted before arrival. With your room booked, you can focus on transport, university, shopping, and actually enjoying your Erasmus experience. 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Booking before arrival gives you more choice, reduces stress, and helps you avoid last-minute decisions. Verified platforms like Pepe Housing are especially useful for students who can&#8217;t view rooms in person before moving. <mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\">First Month in Warsaw as an Erasmus Student First Month in Warsaw as an Erasmus Student<\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:37px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"is-public-transport-good-for-erasmus-students-in-warsaw\">Is public transport good for Erasmus students in Warsaw?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes. Warsaw has a metro, trams, buses, and urban rail, making it easy to commute between your accommodation, university, and the city center. 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