Choose the right living environment and you?ll get the most out of your university experience
You knew it was coming, but it?s still a thought that takes getting used to. A couple of years ago you were thinking about what to study at university, or maybe you already knew, but it seemed far away ? and now you?re starting to talk about moving out and starting your life as a student.
You might apply for university half way across the country, and you might start wondering where you?re going to live. Here are some tips on how to go about finding and securing a student home that will best meet your needs.
The transition to university is always a significant step in the lives of young people and their parents. As well as being a step along the learning ladder, it also represents the next phase of independence, moving away from school and the family home into student accommodation in another city. A Variety of Options
There are many accommodation choices available for students these days, from halls of residence to shared houses, lodgings with a family and, of course, the option for parents to buy a property for their son or daughter and their friends to live in. The choices are endless but the university itself is also a good place to start. All universities have an accommodation office that can give advice about the different options as well as allocating places in halls of residence.

Many universities still run traditional halls of residence, both catered and self-cate...