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How I chose my student accommodation

Hi I’m Freya, a fourth year student studying towards a Masters in Pharmacy. I wanted to share my story of renting as a student for the last 3 years in Brighton. This blog outlines how I chose my student house, and what I learned from that experience. Brighton is a great city to live in,…

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Your essential university accommodation checklist!

📅 Updated for 2025: This post has been refreshed with the latest advice for students starting university this year. Before moving to university I was constantly checking on social media for inspiration for both my room decoration and the so-called necessities of university. I found that most of these advice panels, although helpful, would list…

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The ultimate freshers’ checklist: Essential buys for a smooth start to university life

📅 Updated for 2025: This post has been refreshed with the latest advice for students starting university this year. So, you have made it to university, congrats! While you are probably daydreaming about endless freedom, the freshers’ week activities, and not having to answer to your parents anymore, there is the small matter of being…

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What was it like living in halls?

Starting university life in student halls The first year of my degree was spent in student halls, I was based at Falmer. Living in student halls has been one of the most challenging but gifting choices I made while at university. With the stress of starting a new course in a new city in a…

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Moving in day – what to expect!

Any moving day is nerve-wracking and exciting but moving into halls is a completely unique experience. Here is a breakdown of the day so you know what to expect and you can calm those nerves a little bit! The morning of moving in day Depending on where you are travelling from and what time you…

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Student tips for when you move into uni accommodation

Whether you choose halls of residence or rent privately in a shared house, living at university is an opportunity to make lifelong friends and have a lot of fun. Here 10 of our students share their experiences and give tips on how to choose the best university accommodation.

A Student Residential Advisor’s role at uni

Hi – I’m George and I’m an engineering student from Greece, entering the final year of my Mechanical Engineering BEng. I have served as a Student Residential Advisor (SRA) for my uni campus since September 2021. Here I’m going to tell you how SRAs help students and what’s involved. The role of an SRA The…

Pot painting: just one of many activities offered by Student Residential Advisors

How to become a Student Residential Advisor at uni

Hi – I’m Luis and I’m in my third year studying English Literature and Creative Writing BA (Hons). Here I’m going to tell you about how I became a Student Residential Advisor and what the role involves. Applying to be a Student Residential Advisor (SRA) When I was about to finish my second year of…

How to be a space-saving superstar when setting up your halls bedroom

Moving into halls can be one of the most daunting parts of going to university. For some, it signals moving away from home for the first time. On the other hand, putting your own stamp on your halls bedroom is one of the most exciting parts of starting university. Here is a guide on how…

What EXACTLY should you pack for halls?

I feel that when prospective students prepare to move to their university home, there are two types of people. The first received their accommodation acceptance email and immediately drove at (lightning speed) to Ikea with their meticulously planned list of items and secured everything they will need for the next four years of their life….

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