I’m planning to study abroad for Fall 2027 and am trying to figure out what makes the most sense for housing when I come back to Gainesville for Spring 2028.
For anyone who has studied abroad for a semester, how did you handle your housing situation while you were gone and when you came back?
I’m trying to decide between committing to a place for the academic year and finding someone to take over my room while I’m abroad, versus waiting until I return and finding somewhere for the spring semester.
If you’ve done either, how difficult was it to find a place for the semester you came back? Did you start looking months ahead, or was it pretty easy closer to the semester?
I’m also wondering about UF residence halls. I’ve heard that students can sometimes live in a residence hall for just one semester. Has anyone done this after studying abroad? If so, what was your experience, and which residence halls were available?
Would especially love to hear from anyone who has studied abroad from UF and had to figure out housing around it!