Saunas, laundry rooms with washing machines and tumble dryers, club rooms, public telephones, playgrounds, etc. Student apartments are equipped with telephone lines, which enables the use of a modem. The number of student apartments which are linked to a computer network in a college, university, etc. is steadily increasing.

By using the common facilities in your student house, you can avoid many costly investments which are often necessary when you move into your first apartment.

Every student housing has its own rules and guidelines to keep a nice and peaceful living in student housing. All rules are the same for Finnish and international students.

Living in a cell apartment is about learning how to live together. One can learn from others as well as also teach. The keys of success lie in the respect and appreciation of the fellow tenant.

It is difficult but possible, as well as necessary, to agree on common rules concerning living together. One should strive not to only go through rules, but also to discuss personal habits regarding life, living and communication. Ways of discussing in a conflict situation may vary. Some cultures are more head-on, in other cultures people try to avoid direct conflict to the last. Remember that it is difficult to guess what you are thinking if you don't say it out aloud.

Tenants in a cell apartment may have different views on the border between personal and common space. Problems may arise from, for instance, if everyone fits in the kitchen at the same time or how much time and space may be used in the common areas. It is also good to settle on these issues.

Although the kitchen and bathroom are in shared use, each tenant takes care of his/her own things and uses his/her own things. This rule can be forgotten if the flatmates agree differently.