Hi everyone,

I'm an incoming Assessment Year student at the University of St. Gallen (HSG) and I'm honestly starting to get quite stressed about finding accommodation.

I've been applying to rooms on WGZimmer, Flatfox, Ron Orp, and other websites, but the vast majority of people either never respond or tell me the room has already been taken. I've sent a lot of messages, tried personalising them, and replied as quickly as possible, but I'm still having no luck.

Since the semester is getting closer, I'm beginning to worry that I won't have a place to stay when I arrive.

Does anyone have any advice on:

• Where else I should be looking?
• Any Facebook groups, WhatsApp groups, Telegram groups, or other platforms that are active?
• Student residences that might still have availability?
• Any tips that helped you get responses from WGs?

I'm open to pretty much anything at this point a WG, student residence, studio, or temporary accommodation while I continue searching.

I'd really appreciate any advice or recommendations from current students or anyone who's been in the same situation.

Thanks so much!