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How to find the right student accommodation for you

This is it. Life is good. You’re going to uni. Is it going to be the party paradise of on-campus halls, or a flat-share right in the middle of town? Maybe the cost of rent will decide, what supports on hand, or whether there’s a bus stop nearby. There’s lots to consider, so let’s break it down and make the decision easier.
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Questions to ask at an Open Day

One of the biggest parts of your University experience is living away from home. Usually, first-year undergraduate students will live in student accommodation, commonly known as ‘Halls’. Open days are the perfect opportunity for you to ask questions on anything from location to cost, and to scope out which accommodation is right for you...
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Ten tips for keeping your student room clean and tidy

As a student, your room is your safe haven. Here’s how to keep it tidy.
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When should you apply for student accommodation?

When you apply to study at university, you might also need to apply for a place to live (and maybe a student loan). So exactly when do you apply for accommodation at university?
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How I’ve settled into uni accommodation

Moving away from home was an extremely daunting thought for me because I have never been away from home for longer than ten days. A hugely important thing for me was to make myself feel as at home as possible, and a key way of doing this was to make my bedroom feel like home.
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Tips for settling in and getting on with your housemates

Once you make the move to university and get through the first-day unknowns and excitement, students often focus on settling into their new surroundings and getting to know the people they’re sharing accommodation with.
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Preparing for the big move

There’s often a lot of anticipation building ahead of a student moving to university – probably for parents just as much as their children. Here’s a checklist to help you make sure they’re all set for moving in day.
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Tips for cleaning your student accommodation

Whether you’re thinking ‘how can I make my room look nice?’ or you’re worried about living somewhere messy or unclean – here are some tips for making student cleaning easy.
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Support you can get in student accommodation

Studying a subject at university level and living in student accommodation might be two brand new experiences for you. Here’s an idea of the support that will be available in your student halls or shared house.
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Accommodation for disabled students or those with individual needs

If you’re a disabled student or have different learning needs, and are thinking about your university accommodation options, there are a few things you’ll want to consider. ​​​​​​​In this guide, we look at the different housing choices for students with disabilities, arranging for adjustments where necessary, and the funding options available to you.