79 Articles

Student
Spain
Study areas or public libraries - where’s the best place to study?
For any university student, the study environment is as important as the syllabus of the most difficult subject. We’ve all been through the experience of the public library: the search for a free socket, the sometimes interrupted silence and the journey carrying your laptop and notes. While libraries have their charm, the needs of today's student have evolved into something more flexible and efficient.
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Student
City Guides
Spain
Renewing your spot at Canvas: key dates and how to keep your room in 2026-2027
If you’re living at Canvas this academic year and are considering repeating, the renewal campaign 26-27 is designed for you. It's the way to secure your room for next year and also get access to exclusive benefits just for renewing residents.
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Student
Tips & Hacks
Spain
New Year's resolutions for university students: how to choose (and stick to) them
The turn of the year is usually filled with endless lists of goals: study more, go to the gym, save, read... But if you’re a student, the important thing isn’t to have many resolutions, but that your New Year's resolutions as a university student fit in with your real life and that you can stick to them beyond February.
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Student
City Guides
Spain
Complete guide to choosing halls of residence: what to look for before you decide
Choosing where you’re going to live during the year is almost as important as choosing a university. Your hall of residence influences how you study, who you socialise with, how much you spend per month and how you feel every day. That's why choosing a student hall of residence isn’t just about looking at pretty pictures: you need to know what's behind each option.
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Student
Tips & Hacks
Spain
What’s included in the Canvas all-inclusive Canvas package: rooms, services and transparent prices
When looking for student accommodation in Spain, you’ll find the term 'all-inclusive' on many residence websites. But it doesn’t always mean the same thing: sometimes it only covers basic utilities, sometimes it includes extra services... and sometimes it’s more of a marketing phrase than a reality.
At Canvas, 'all-inclusive' is literal: we want you to know from day one what you pay for, what you get and what you don't have to manage on your own. If you’re comparing all-inclusive student halls of residence in Spain, this guide explains in detail what your monthly fee at Canvas includes and how it translates into your day-to-day life.
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Student
City Guides
Spain
Christmas activities and parties at Canvas World halls of residence
Christmas at a student hall of residence can be very special: far from home, but surrounded by people living the same life as you. Christmas parties at Canvas World are designed for that reason: to create moments of community, disconnection and shared memories before heading home or bringing the year to an end.
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Student
City Guides
Spain
Living together with no notes on the fridge: advantages of cleaning included in the hall of residence
Starting university in a new city is probably one of the most exciting moments in any student's life. It’s the time to make new friends, to discover new places and to start building your professional future. At Canvas World, we believe that this energy should be invested exclusively in what matters: your talent, your relationships and your wellbeing.
7 min read

Student
City Guides
Spain
Invisible savings in a hall of residence, how much is your time worth when it's all inclusive?
When planning for university in a new city, most budgets focus on direct costs. However, there’s one factor that’s often left out of spreadsheets but determines the quality of the experience: invisible savings. At Canvas, we understand that "all-inclusive" isn’t just a list of services, but a tool designed to protect your most valuable resource: time.
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Student
City Guides
Spain
International student integration in January: activities and community at your Canvas hall of residence
January marks not only the start of the year, but also the arrival of a new wave of international students. After the hustle and bustle of the Christmas holidays and winter exams, our Canvas student halls of residence in Spain open their doors to welcome those who are starting their stay in the second term, ready to immerse themselves in a new culture and university life.
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