Students: How to manage the post-competition period?

Have you just passed a competitive exam or have you finished your studies? In this case, you definitely need to look to the future and think about managing the post-competition period. This will inevitably require you to take action on certain aspects of your life.

The end of studies

Once you graduate and complete your studies, the start of your working life becomes clear. But before that, there are certain things to do. For example, you'll likely need to move out of your home. But you should do so while keeping a few formalities in mind.

Leaving the accommodation

Regarding the rental agreement, there are two possibilities. One is where the rental agreement is coming to an end. In this case, there's nothing to do, because you're leaving when the rental agreement ends. But you could be in the other situation. That is, where you want to leave the accommodation before the end of the lease. In this situation, you have to be careful because a property cannot be left just like that. A distinction must be made between furnished and unfurnished accommodation.

For furnished accommodation, the notice period is one month. For unfurnished accommodation, the notice period is three months. This can be shortened in certain specific cases. However, it's important for you to plan this well in advance. This works when the student is the one who initiates a departure. However, the landlord can also be the one to terminate the contract. With this in mind, they must notify the tenant at least six months in advance. This is a kind of protection for the tenant.

Leaving your home also involves certain administrative procedures. In particular, the termination of various contracts: energy supplier , internet box, home insurance, etc. These are things that you must not forget to do, at the risk of continuing to pay for nothing.

Entering working life

Once your studies are over, it's time to enter the job market. While some students are already in the workforce (especially those on work-study programs), for others, it's their first time. The choices are sometimes complicated. It may be necessary to move back in with your parents while you find a job before you can be fully independent, especially financially. Sometimes, this can lead to stress, which you should try to minimize. In short, you have to be patient and not give up, no matter what.

Inevitably, you will experience a move again. Because, obviously, when you have a job, you will most likely leave home. The advantage is that you have probably experienced this situation. You will therefore approach it more easily, because you already know the ins and outs of a moving .

In terms of employment, don't hesitate to apply before you even graduate; this allows you to anticipate and connect with people in the professional world. The more people know about your situation, the more it will help you when you graduate. One thing is certain: you need to prepare in advance for the post-competition period and the start of a new life.