It is exciting to receive your admission letter to join your dream university. The challenge comes when the institution you intend to join is far from your home town.
You have to look for accommodation, otherwise, where will you live? Before you even think about what to pack to look gorgeous now that you are in university, you must figure out where you are going to live.
Housing options for university students can fall into two major categories. You can either rent your own apartment or live in a student accommodation facility.
Figuring out the best option to choose can be an uphill task. Remember, you are working on a tight budget. Most probably, your parents or guardian is the one catering for these bills.
Therefore, you need to look for an option with friendly terms and most importantly, an environment you can thrive well academically and socially.
Here are the aspects to consider when looking for student accommodation:
A. Budget
Budget is the main determining factor of the kind of accommodation to choose. You have to look for housing you can afford least you be thrown out due to arrears. Consider what you or your sponsor can afford without straining too much.
B. Comfort
You have to be comfortable where you are living. Your days at the University are too busy with classwork. Therefore, you should consider getting a place that gives you the much-needed peace of mind after a long day at school.
You need a quiet place to relax, unwind and rest so that you can wake up the following day feeling fresh and energetic.
It would be so frustrating to wake up feeling tired, yet you have classes to attend. Make sure you are comfortable with your choice of accommodation.
C. Location
Location is another critical aspect to consider when looking for accommodation as a student. Are you willing to cater for transport cost or would you rather walk to school?
The impressive thing about living closer to school is that you do not have to leave the house so early to fight with traffic jam. In case you forget something, it will be easier to go back and collect it.
D. Commitment
Before you fully commit to a specific option of accommodation, do your research. It will not be funny to think of changing accommodation in the middle of your course.
It can be tiresome and at the same time, expensive. Consider who you are willing to share the space with if you choose…
Continue reading the article and learn more about student accommodation on Daisy Linden’s blog.
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