You\u2019re heading off to university \u2013 how exciting! Between classes and navigating a new area, it can be overwhelming. While it\u2019s tempting not to think about your student accommodation beyond what you\u2019ll put inside it, where you live at uni has a huge impact on your overall experience. It\u2019s important to think about student accommodation carefully, because not thinking about it from the get go can lead to some pretty serious regrets when you\u2019re a 45-minute walk from campus and it\u2019s raining outside. Thankfully, we\u2019ve condensed our advice into a cheat sheet to help you get the most from your accommodation. Take a look below. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
When you start searching for student accommodation, location<\/a> should be at the very top of your list, because it\u2019s the only part that you can\u2019t change. Before you start viewing properties, think about what is important to you. If you\u2019re on a demanding course and will be spending plenty of time in the library, consider accommodation that\u2019s close to campus, or close to transport that will take you to and from university with ease. If you\u2019re focused on your social life, you may have a bit more flexibility. Look for accommodation in high student footfall areas, with good access to the city centre. <\/p>\n\n\n\n It\u2019s tempting to ignore the appliances<\/a> in your student apartment, but gloss over them at your peril. You\u2019ll use appliances every single day, so something that isn\u2019t quite right will wear you down very quickly. Make sure to ask about appliances when you visit, and inspect them carefully, with your specific situation in mind. The appliances should be in clean working order, and there should be enough of them to go round. A mini fridge might be perfect if it\u2019s just for you, but odds are you\u2019ll be sharing with at least one other person, and you don\u2019t want to be heading out to Morrisons every other day because there isn\u2019t enough space to hold more than a day\u2019s worth of groceries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Pro tip: double check the rental agreement. The washing machine may be included, but the microwave may not be, and it\u2019s important to know what is (and what isn\u2019t) included. <\/p>\n\n\n\n In addition to proximity and appliances, be sure that you consider accommodation facilities. What do we mean by facilities? Anything from an on-site gym to high-speed wifi. Having facilities close by can help loads with time management, not to mention fees. At LIV Student, we offer a range of facilities including a gym, cinema, high-speed internet, and study space galore – saves you on trips to the library!<\/p>\n\n\n\nAppliances<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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