Housing while studying away from home
Going away to college or university means you will have to find somewhere to live whilst you are there.
Your best bet is to contact student services or the student union at the college or university where you will be studying. They can tell you what accommodation is available, both in halls of residence and privately.
You will have to decide what is going to be best for you. You should consider:
- Budget
- Independence
- Closeness to university
- Availability
- Sharing
- Suitability for studying
Universities and colleges all have their own websites which offer loads of information about student life, the area and accommodation. Visit the UCAS website for a full list of colleges and universities.
It is a really good idea to visit the place where you are going to study. You can then check out exactly what is available. It may help you to decide if you want to be in halls or a shared house.
Many students like to stay in halls for their first year for that bit of extra support. Then they go into shared houses later. That is not always possible if your university has limited halls places. However, if you can visit the location, you may manage to snap up the best accommodation on the spot.
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