Blog – United Kingdom
six top tips on how to stay calm and reduce nerves around results day!
United Kingdom - August 9, 2017
The countdown for results day has officially begun! So here are some top tips how to stay calm and reduce the nerves… 1. Make a plan. This way you will stay and remain organised. Make sure you know what time you’ve got to go and pick up your results and where you need to go. If it...
the types of people you’ll see on results day
It might be one of the last times you see these people again. And, if they’re some of the below types, you’re probably not going to be too sad about that. With just a few days to go, you’ll need to brace yourself for run-ins with all the following people… The Ones Taking A Jump-In-The-Air...
finding accommodation during clearing
UK - August 7, 2017
Whether you’ve had a change of plans due to Clearing or Adjustment, finding last minute student accommodation is a stressful and pretty big decision. Your halls of residence will be where you make your first uni mates, brew your first of many cuppas and make your new home away from home. Despite the chaos post-Results...
the student guide to moving to london
United Kingdom - August 1, 2017
Starting university is one of the most exciting and daunting times in your life – even more so if you’re heading to the busy Capital for your studies. Whilst London life can be fast, loud and pretty expensive, you can get one of the best student experiences in the city. If you’re going to be...
being a young adult carer at university
United Kingdom - July 26, 2017
There are approximately 375,000 Young Adult Carers, between 14 – 25 years old, in the UK. A young carer is someone who helps to look after a relative who has a condition, such as a disability, long-term illness (including mental health conditions) or a substance abuse problem. Often young carers are responsible for caring for one of...
what you’ll definitely need to bring to uni
United Kingdom - July 20, 2017
You know the basics – your mum’s already packed you a first aid kit and you’ve bought a brand new set of fairy lights. But what about the things you realise you’re missing once you’ve been dropped off? The things you realise you need the moment you’ve sat down to relax after a long day...
wimbledon final: how to make watching the match fun
United Kingdom - July 13, 2017
It’s peak British summer – people are wearing shorts when it’s not warm enough to, disposable BBQs have been bought and Wimbledon is on. If you’ve not managed to bag yourself seats Centre Court, we’ve put together a quick guide to watching the final in style and not get bored (because let’s face it, most...
fire safety update
United Kingdom - June 27, 2017
Following the tragic incident at Grenfell Tower in London and the attention surrounding the safety of student accommodation we wish to assure you that all of our buildings comply with building regulations, have up to date fire risk assessments and all have emergency systems installed that are suitable for the type of premises and...
a weekend in barcelona: what to do
United Kingdom - June 19, 2017
Do you want a free weekend away in Barcelona for you and your friends? We’re giving five returning (meaning you lived with us this year, as well as next year) the chance to win a weekend away in Barcelona this October! So what’s involved? The winners will fly out to take part in the international...
the summer before uni: to-do list
United Kingdom - June 16, 2017
It’s the start of your last summer officially living at home. Well, unless you make the reluctant move back after graduation (let’s not think about that yet). You’ve finished your exams and are ready for the three months of freedom before heading off to uni. Three months is a long time, but soon you’ll be...
why summer in your uni town is the best
United Kingdom - June 7, 2017
There are loads of benefits to not heading back to your home town for the summer. No arguing with your brothers and sisters, no parents asking where you’re going and no frustration at the one club in town not being open past 1am. If you’re staying in your uni town or city over the summer,...
what students really get up to in halls
United Kingdom - May 12, 2017
As we approach the end of another academic year, we get ready to say our goodbyes to old residents and say hello to fresh-faced newbies for their September arrival. We’ve witnessed so many memories over the years; friendships forged, hearts broken, drunken freshers with traffic cones on their heads – there really are no boundaries...