It Is Not Easy.
By rakski
@rakski (143086)
Philippines
July 14, 2025 6:21pm CST
To find a dormitory here.
The school has theirs but of course, it is very limited, and they prioritize the students from the provinces. But what we found here are condo units turned into bed spaces for students but one must group into 3-4 first and then they will rent the whole unit, which is not really so good because if you cannot find a complete group, then you have to carry the fee of the other.
Another thing I discovered is the "Condormitel"
It is a concept of condominium building that is turned into a dormitory and a hotel in one.
Another thing I discovered is the "Condormitel"
It is a condominium building that is turned into a dormitory and a hotel in one.
How does it work?
Well, instead of renting out a full unit, you can rent a bunk bed in a shared room with up to four other people. The shortest stay is one month, so it's somewhere between a long-term hostel and a budget condo rental. Other than the bunk bed, they have provisions of a study area under each bed and a cabinet.
It seems like a practical option for students, digital nomads, or anyone needing affordable city housing for a while. I am still thinking if this is the best option for my daughter.
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@Ineeddentures (10430)
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8h
What does your daughter think is the best option for her?
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@rakski (143086)
• Philippines
5h
@Ineeddentures yes, I also like the nearest one ut the priciest of them all 

@Ineeddentures (10430)
•
8h
@rakski
That makes sense Raquel.
Do you not think so.
Do you think it is suitable
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@DaddyEvil (153226)
• United States
7h
I hope you can find a good fit for your resources and your daughter. Good luck!
Pretty was housed in a dormitory type structure her first year in college and then moved into a two-person shared space for the second year and into a single-person room during her Junior and Senior years in college. The rooms were small but comfortable enough each year.
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@DaddyEvil (153226)
• United States
5h
@rakski College towns always have spaces for students. I hope you find a good one for her soon.

@rsa101 (39085)
• Philippines
8h
That actually sounds like a pretty smart setup, especially in the city where space and budget really matter. I like how the condormitel offers more flexibility—you don’t need to form a full group just to split rent, and the setup with bunk beds, study space, and storage seems really student-friendly. It seems practical for students, digital nomads, or anyone needing affordable housing for a while.
We were lucky when our son got into college during the lockdown—it was online for the first two years, so we didn’t have to worry about housing right away. And when in-person classes started, we just focused on teaching him how to take the MRT to get to school. But with things going back to normal now, housing has become a real consideration again.
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@snowy22315 (192722)
• United States
7h
At least you have more than one option to look at.
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@JudyEv (358470)
• Rockingham, Australia
27m
This is turning into quite a nightmare. i hope you can find an option that suits your daughter and that isn't too expensive.
