Submitted by: Antonino Bruno
Moving to university can be a real mix of emotions giving up the comforts of home to an empty room on campus might not sound very appealing. However, once you have all your possessions sorted and have made your first friends, mum and dad will be nothing more than a distant memory. So settle into University as quickly as possible. Leaving you more time to do fulfil the stereotypes of being a student, namely lounging around, drinking and eating take-away. So, get past the setting up part of university as quickly as possible and start enjoying the fun stuff as soon as you can.
Halls of residence
Some first year students will end up in halls of residence or Halls for short, which are flats and buildings privately owned by the University, designed to cater to their students. You will be in capable hands and in nearly every case there will be people specifically appointed to help you move in to your new room.
The benefits of Halls speak for themselves. They are usually at the centre of campus life and within stumbling distance of subject buildings and lecture theatres. Costs to do with accommodation are made transparent. But best of all you get to share your first year experience with hundreds of fresher s in same situation.
Remember: If you want to have a TV at your place you are going to have to pay for a your own separate TV licence – it’s the law!!
Living on your own
Most students will end up having to arrange their own private housing with other students they have only met for the first time. The house hunting process can be challenging and you ll often have to sift through many a dodgy property till you find one you re happy with. But do not sign anything yet! Your Assured Shorthold Tenancy agreement aka your contract, should be given to a respected third party for review. The university will often have an expert at hand to go over student housing contracts.
More so than with hall of residence, you will need to create an accommodation budget as there are extra financial concerns when in private housing. Utilities can cost a lot, so always check how much you will have to pay for water, heating and electricity. Read the house s meter upon arrival and write it down. When you register with the suitable company, give them the reading. This will avoid the unpleasant surprise of having to foot the bill of the previous tenants. You will also have to organise the house s internet and landline; do not put off this task as you do not want lectures to start without internet at home.
If you know you’re going to be watching TV you will have to invest in a TV licence. We bet you will be!! If you are a part-time student you will not be exempt from the dreaded council tax. If you are unsure whether you need to pay or not, contact your University they will be happy to help.
An inventory can be a life-saver when trying to claim back the deposit at the end of the year. Before you sign a contract and list and take photos of the condition of the important sites in the house. Any damages should be documented and a copy made for your landlord to sign. It might sound like overkill but you ll thank us when your landlord claims the hole in the wall was all you re doing!
Staying safe
Students are unfortunately a target for local thieves, so do as much as you can to protect your abode and possessions. You should always lock up whenever you leave your Hall, apartment or house. Any items you consider of value or simply do not want stolen should be hidden away or put in a drawer and of course the doors and windows need to be locked when you leave. You should of course have a working burglar alarm if you have your own house.
Insuring your valuables
Make an inventory of all the possessions you wish to insure. At the very least you should have your laptop insured against theft as they are the most commonly stolen possession from student accommodation. University will often be partnered with a insurance company who will give bespoke student insurance that covers the academic year.
Shipping possessions
In most scenarios, mum and dad will be own personal couriers, however annoying for them that may be. If for whatever reason you can t enlist the help of the parents to move in your possessions, then it might be necessary to hire a man with a van remover.
Get as much as you can fit into a couple of suitcases that you will transport yourself. Your remaining posessions is what needs to be shipped. Make its easier for yourself by only transporting things that you know you will use. You may want to pump your guns but personal gym equipment will be a chore to ship. So let the dumbbells and other non-essential items remain at home it will save you both time and money.
About the Author: Antonino Bruzzsa is a freelance writer creating quality content for websites in various niches. His work includes articles about how to find good
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