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University Halls of residence
The
majority of students chose to reside in halls of residence,
these are usually located on campus or within close proximity to
the university and in most cases are owned by the university.
You would have your own bedroom to sleep and study in
and will share living areas i.e. Kitchen/Lounge with a small
group of other students. In some halls of residence you will
have your own bathroom and in others you will be required to
share a bathroom with other students.
In some halls you
will have to cater for yourself in the communal kitchen whereas
others will provide you with two meals a day. Self catering
halls will usually be cheaper.
Generally the cost of
utilities will be included in the rental cost.
Benefits of Halls of Residents
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Social life - Many students prefer to reside in halls as it
is an ideal opportunity to meet other students, socialise and
form new friendships. Halls will often have a student body which
has an active say in how the hall is run and who will organise
social events of all types, catering for many different
interests. Some halls will also have their own bars cafes and
leisure facilities, varying on where you study.
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University support network - Halls have the benefit of being
managed by the university, this means they provide students with
an excellent supportive environment. Universities have staff
made up of staff and senior students on hand to settle in new
students and help them adapt to student life in the UK.
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Security - Security is usually provided 24 hours a day.
Student holidays
When choosing to live in halls of residence it is important to
remember that not all halls provide accommodation for the whole
year, some will require you to move out during university
holidays. However the majority of universities
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will make
exceptions for international students, ensure that you
check before you make a decision.
International students are often guaranteed accommodation at
least for their first year. It is best to accept any offers as
early as possible. Few institutions have enough rooms to
accommodate every single student so they need to know as early
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Private rented accommodation
You may choose
to privately rent accommodation, the options include; private
halls, shared flats/houses, lodgings, bed-sits (a single rented
room with living, sleeping and sometimes cooking facilities) or
private hostels.
It is important to bear in mind that the prices of such
accommodation can vary considerably and university staff may not
be able to help you if problems arise with your landlord.
Lodgings
A popular form of accommodation is lodgings or home stay this
involves you renting a room in a private house. The rent will
usually include the cost of cleaning, laundry, and some meals.
House and flat share
A place in halls is generally only guaranteed for one or two
years of your course for your remaining years a flat or house
share is a popular choice. Flats and houses for rent are
advertised in local papers, shop windows and in the university
accommodation office. You will find that the best time to look
for rented accommodation is around June and July, before the end
of your summer term. However if you find somewhere at this time
you may be required to pay for it over the summer. If you enjoy
your independence then sharing a flat or house is a great option
for you.
Expect to pay between £200 and £500 per month and this will
excludes household bills, such as water, electricity, telephone
and council tax.
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