Pre-arrival information package
This is your pre-arrival information package from the Erasmus Student Network Hellenic Mediterranean University (ESN HMU), a voluntary non-profit organization committed to assisting and enriching your semester experience. Please note, this email contains crucial details and deadlines; thus, we urge you to read it carefully.
We sincerely appreciate your choice to spend your Erasmus semester in Crete. Rest assured, our team will work tirelessly to support you throughout your stay and provide engaging events and trips for your
enjoyment.
**Accommodation**
Securing accommodation during your mobility is often challenging. To assist with this, we have created a group where you can find helpful links and suggested houses to contact owners directly:
https://www.facebook.com/
https://www.facebook.com/
Please note that the options in this Facebook Group might be limited. Before closing any booking anything be sure to discuss it with your buddy about areas that might be better or if we know the owner.
To provide more assistance, we’ve also established a buddy system for apartment search guidance.
Below are links to start your search to have an idea by the time you get your buddy:
Open Market Links
– [Spitogatos](https://www.
– [Kritikes Aggelies]
(https://www.kritikes-
**Buddy System (Deadline: 10 August, First Come First Served)**
By completing the form on time, we’ll match you with a local student who can help with your transition into Crete. Please note that while your buddy will not search for an apartment for you, they will assist you in the
process. They will also help you immerse in the local culture and be your first friend here in Crete.
[Buddy Program Form] (https://forms.gle/
Kindly ensure you fill out the form ASAP as we have limited buddies and follow the ‘first come, first served’ policy.
**WhatsApp Group Chat / Channels of Information**
We have a group chat for all Erasmus students in Heraklion. It’s a space for introductions, meetups, and primary communication regarding ESN events and important information.
[WhatsApp Group Chat](https://chat.whatsapp.
Also, do follow our [Facebook Page](https://www.facebook.
to stay updated on all upcoming events.
**Survival Guide**
We understand you might have questions about documents to bring or what the city provides. To address these, we’ve prepared a ‘Survival Guide’ attached to this email. Additionally, you’ll find a helpful map with basic
information .
**Contact Information**
More preferably,for any questions you might have you can contact the ESN Section Communication Manager at communication@hmucrete.
Should you encounter any issues during your Erasmus experience, please feel free to contact me directly by replying to this email .
Please note, ESN HMU is responsible for students in the city of Heraklion only. Students from HMU studying in the city of Chania should contact ESN TUC.
We look forward to welcoming you to the island of Crete! Please do not hesitate to reach out to us if you have any queries.