Teaser: Santiago Guide!
Real advice from students who actually lived it — late-night empanadas, wild house parties, and 8-hour bus rides included.
🏠 Housing (Preview)
No scammy Facebook posts. Just the places students actually lived — and what they really thought.
➡️ Want a pool and a 24/7 doorman? Go LivinnX.
➡️ Want more of the casa vibe — big dinners, shared chaos, and new friends daily? That’s Santiago Exchange.
➡️ Safe, central, and no drama? Welcome to Providencia.
“I was in a 20-person house in Barrio Italia. Insane social life, but yeah… one kitchen.” — Inès, UDD
“I went LivinnX. Easy, safe, clean.” — Clément, Mayor
📚 Uni Life
Courses? Chill. Attendance? Flexible. Schedule? Yours to hack.
We’ll show you how to build the perfect 3-day week so you can hit Patagonia on Thursday and be back Monday night.
“Take Spanish for a free A. Avoid Marketing Internacional at all costs.” — Chloé, UNAB
🎉 Going Out
Wednesdays = Miercoles Po.
Weekends = rooftop bars, reggaeton clubs, and spontaneous wine nights in Barrio Italia.
No tourist traps. Just real spots locals and students actually hit.
✈️ Weekend Trips + Street Smarts
Buses that feel like beds. Flights for under €50.
From Atacama’s desert magic to Brazilian beach chaos, we break down how to travel smart — and stay safe while doing it.
Uber = cheap. Metro = packed. Bellavista = fun but sketchy after dark. We tell you everything.
Student Reviews
Andres Bello
🇨🇱 Exchange in Santiago
🏠 Housing
I stayed at LivinnX! A bit expensive, yeah, but perfect if you’re solo and want to meet people fast. Tons of international students, big shared areas, clean rooms. It's like a student hotel.
🚗 Getting to Campus
The uni was in Bella Vista so I was about 15–20 min away by metro. LivinnX is well-connected, and it's easy to get around even at night, the area felt safe.
✈️ Travel Life
We did it all: Atacama, Patagonie, Mendoza, Machu Picchu, Rio... Easy buses, cheap flights. The real move is placing your classes midweek so you can escape Thursday to Monday.
🎉 Social Life
Wednesdays = Miercoles Po. Weekend = Sala Gente or Alicia. Chill drinks? Bellavista and Barrio Italia got you. Views? Cerro San Cristobal or rooftop W Hotel. Basically: no shortage of plans.
📚 Classes
Don’t take “Marketing Internacional” worst course ever. Try easier ones like Spanish or Admin de Personas. Schedule matters more than content.
🦙 Other
If you want a low-effort, social and safe experience, LivinnX does the job. Especially helpful if you don’t have local contacts.
🇨🇱 Exchange in Chile (UDD)
🏠 Housing
I lived in a Santiago Exchange house with 17 people in Barrio Italia! It was amazing. A bit chaotic (1 kitchen for all of us), but the best to meet people and feel instantly part of the exchange scene.
🚗 Getting to Campus
UDD was far (45+ min), but we only had class 2 days a week, so it was fine. Living in a fun area was way more important than being close to uni.
✈️ Travel Life
We went all in: coast, Atacama, Patagonie, Brazil, Bolivia, Peru... Santiago is a killer base to explore South America.
🎉 Social Life
Every Wednesday = Miercoles Po. Bar-hopping in Barrio Italia, then clubs in Bellavista. If you like going out, this is the zone.
📚 Classes
Campus is nice but far. Classes are super chill — you get 1 month to test and switch courses. I barely went.
🦙 Other
Uber is cheap, food’s affordable, life’s pretty safe for South America. Honestly, it’s the perfect balance of freedom and fun.