Choosing accommodation when attending university can be a minefield; we have taken the stress out of it for you and listed a few top tips below on choosing the right student accommodation.

Types of Accommodation

You want to make the right decision when choosing where to live throughout your academic studies. Making the wrong decision can dampen your university experience, if you are finding it tough on choosing where to live then take a look at our top tips below to ensure you make the right choice.

University Halls

This is the most popular choice for first-year students. Not only is it the ideal way to meet new people, but it is also great for convenience as you won’t have to travel far for lectures. The people you meet here usually become friends for life, and you will find you will probably end up living with them when you head into your second year of uni.

Moving away from home for the first time can be a daunting and scary experience; halls are a great transition and can prepare you before you decide to live in a private home. They don’t have the stress of thinking about utility bills but are a good way to help you budget for food, living without a parent, and deciding where to spend student loan wisely.

Private Halls

Another option is to choose a room within private student halls, which has become more popular in recent years. It is a concept similar to the university halls but is owned by a private company. The pros to this option are that they can offer perks such as including wifi in the cost or the fact that you can be living with people from another university, therefore expanding your social circle. They are often placed in a better location within the big cities being closer to city centers, nightclubs and daily resources. A great example of this is student accomodation at the university of coventry.

Renting

By the time the second year of university comes around, many students move into privately rented accommodation. There are many landlords that let out houses specifically for students, you can find these on search sites such as rightmove or zoopla. Living in private accommodation allows you to pick where you live and who you live with. Living in a privately rented home comes with a lot of responsibility such as having to pay for bills, rent, dealing with a landlord and buying furniture. It is a great way to prepare you for life after uni.

Home

To save some money, you might opt to live at home while attending university. Many students who choose a university in their local area tend to do this as it makes sense, rather than moving all their belongings and relocating 5 minutes down the road. By doing this it might impact your ‘uni experience’ so make sure it’s the right decision for you.

We hope these tips have helped you when choosing the right student accommodation.

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