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How to Find an Apartment Abroad. You can find an apartment abroad through a rental agency,
newspaper classifieds, or through adviser referrals, but take necessary precautions.
You will need Destination city newspaper College Study Abroad department and your destination
country's tourism office. Step 1. Select your rental preference. Options include a flat
with a short-term lease, a long-term rental, or a sublet from someone who will be gone
for a period of time. Step 2. Do an internet search for apartment rentals in your destination
city. You'll get a long list of results, so weed out the best choices. Step 3. Browse
ads for furnished apartments in your destination city's online newspaper. Place a "Rental Wanted"
ad in an English-language newspaper. In a city where apartments go fast, read local
newspaper ads only after you arrive and prepare to act fast. Step 4. Contact a college's Study
Abroad program adviser even if you're not a student. They may know of rental agencies
in your destination city. Step 5. Contact a university in your destination city for
advice on locating rentals. Some colleges may offer their own long-term room rentals.
Step 6. Go to the Tourism Offices Worldwide site to find contact info on tourism offices
in your destination country. They may offer accommodations searches. Some countries have
tourism offices in the U.S. Visit a local office if one is near you. Step 7. Before
you make a final decision, read "Security Guidelines for American Families Living Abroad"
at the U.S. State Department site. Safety should be a priority when renting abroad.
Did you know Instead of monthly rent, many Korean landlords have foreigners pay _jeonse_,
a returnable deposit typically over 40 percent of an apartment's purchase value.