Moving into your student apartment in Segovia is more than just finding a place to sleep and store your textbooks. For many international students, this is the first time you get to create your own personal space — no parents, no siblings, no dorm supervisors telling you what you can hang on your walls. And the way you decorate your room says a lot about you. In fact, your flat’s interior might reveal more about your personality than your social media feed ever will.

Let’s break down the most common types of student room decor — and what it reveals about you (for better or worse).

1️⃣ The “Minimalist Scandinavian” Look

Your decor style: White walls, light wood, neutral bedding, one perfectly placed plant.

What it says about you:

You watched way too much of that one IKEA haul on YouTube. You like things neat, simple, and organized. Your stress level rises the moment a dirty coffee mug sits too long on your pristine desk. You pretend you’re effortlessly chill, but you’re secretly one assignment behind at all times. You definitely use color-coded Google Calendars and already have your exam revision plan scheduled out for the next two months. People trust you to know where the best coffee shops are.

Bonus points: Your apartment tour on Instagram looks like a curated Pinterest board.

2️⃣ The “Maximalist Chaos but Make It Cozy” Vibe

Your decor style: Fairy lights everywhere, mismatched cushions, 10 different throw blankets, a gallery wall with postcards, polaroids, and some random vintage posters.

What it says about you:

You thrive in creative chaos. You call it “organized mess” but let’s be honest — only you know where things actually are. You’re fun, spontaneous, and have a secret talent for convincing people to join random adventures, like midnight walks to the aqueduct or karaoke nights in some back alley bar. Your room feels warm, inviting, and smells like overpriced scented candles.

Bonus points: You will host at least one dinner party where you make tapas that somehow turn into a philosophical debate about life.

3️⃣ The “Academic Overachiever” Setup

Your decor style: Desk loaded with books (most of which you might read), whiteboard with notes and goals, inspirational quotes like “Dream big!” and a perfectly ergonomic chair.

What it says about you:

You didn’t move to Spain to waste time. You are here to study, network, and build your future. You attend every lecture, every workshop, and already have three internship interviews lined up. Your roommates both respect and fear you a little. You track your daily water intake and know exactly how many steps you took today. You’ll be running the alumni association someday.

Bonus points: You already follow 15 professional LinkedIn groups — including one for “Young International Leaders of Segovia.”

4️⃣ The “Budget Traveler” Look

Your decor style: Second-hand everything, maybe a mattress on the floor, random postcards stuck to the wall with tape, and that one foldable chair from a street market.

What it says about you:

You’re here for the experience, not the aesthetics. You’d rather spend your money on weekend trips to Madrid, day hikes to the Sierra de Guadarrama, or eating every croqueta Segovia has to offer. Your friends constantly say, “I don’t know how you pull this off on your budget.” You love telling people about that €5 vintage sweater you found. Spontaneity is your religion.

Bonus points: You are the unofficial tour guide for every new student who arrives.

5️⃣ The “Instagram Influencer Starter Pack”

Your decor style: Neon wall signs (“Good vibes only”), velvet cushions, marble-style desk, fake plants, color-coordinated bookshelves, and a ring light sitting quietly in the corner.

What it says about you:

Every room angle is a potential content opportunity. You’ve already posted at least two “Segovia apartment reveal” stories. You treat your morning coffee like a photo shoot, and you have opinions about which café has the best latte art in town. Your TikTok followers know about your Spanish study abroad journey in real time.

Bonus points: You’ve already said “I should really start a vlog” at least 14 times.

6️⃣ The “Homesick Comfort Zone” Look

Your decor style: Childhood stuffed animals, family photos, favorite blanket from home, and at least one food stash full of snacks from your country.

What it says about you:

You’re adjusting, but you miss home more than you admit. Your room is your safe space when homesickness hits. You’ve cried while FaceTiming your dog. But you’re slowly finding your rhythm, making friends, and starting to collect your own Spanish memories. By semester two, your decor will shift, and that homesickness will turn into “this is my second home.”

Bonus points: You’re everyone’s emotional support friend who always has chocolate to share.

7️⃣ The “Mysterious Intellectual” Aesthetic

Your decor style: Dark curtains, vintage desk lamp, stacks of philosophy books, maybe a skull-shaped candle, and probably a globe.

What it says about you:

You’re here to contemplate the meaning of life while sipping black coffee at 2AM. You write essays that quote French theorists most people haven’t heard of. You walk through Segovia’s historic streets as if composing a dramatic monologue for a film that doesn’t exist. Your friends rely on you for deep conversations when they’ve had one too many sangrias.

Bonus points: You secretly write poetry that no one is allowed to read… yet.

8️⃣ The “Party Central” Setup

Your decor style: Beer pong table, LED lights that sync to music, giant speaker, and probably a small stash of plastic cups hidden somewhere.

What it says about you:

Your apartment is “the spot” for pre-parties, birthdays, and spontaneous gatherings. You have a natural talent for making people feel welcome. Your motto is “study hard, party harder.” You probably know the bouncers at every local bar and can always get your group a table at 11PM.

Bonus points: You have group chats with half the international students on campus.

In the end: Your decor reflects your study abroad journey

Whether you’re the Pinterest minimalist or the budget traveler, your room reflects how you’re experiencing your time in Segovia. And that’s what makes student life here so special: everyone creates their own little world inside these beautiful old buildings.

Some students come looking for a second home. Some are building their independence for the first time. And some just want to survive exams with fairy lights and cheap wine.

At Student Houses Segovia, we’ve seen it all — and we’ve got the perfect apartment for every kind of student.

👉 Ready to create your own space in Segovia?

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