Photo: IMCBerea College Choosing to live in private rented accommodation comes with both pros and cons. On the upside, it can be cheaper, offer more independence and let you choose with whom you live. However, you will also have the added hassle of paying additional bills and have to deal directly with a landlord.   Wherever you’re studying, if you decide living off-campus is for you, there are a few essentials to bear in mind.  

The place you will spend most of your time is where you live. While this may vary depending on several factors, the average person spends about 70 hours a week at home, and that’s not even including the time we spend sleeping.    It’s safe to say that where we live matters and has a potentially big impact on the rest of our lives in either a good or bad way. Students are no exception as the accommodation you end up in can change your

One aspect of planning a study abroad journey that causes a lot of discussion is the significant matter of accommodation. You may have an idea of exactly what you want, or perhaps you’re not sure of the options available. Having somewhere to stay that is safe, comfortable and suits your needs is important to make studying abroad a positive experience. We explain two of the more common options available to international students, a homestay or on-campus

Finding somewhere to live at university can be a challenge. There’s lots to consider when choosing your room, including whether or not you’ll share with housemates, what bed size bed you’d like, what kind of room you see yourself in and, of course, how close you’ll be to university.   From studios to en suite bathrooms and shared bedrooms, you have plenty of choice. To help you make the right one, we’ve decoded all the room types on Student.com so

Finding an apartment that suits you can take weeks or months (and after you finally find your apartment, you won’t be able to move in right away). You can expect quite a lot of hurdles, from when you are viewing properties until when you move in.      Inspections Before renting a new place, you should inspect it carefully. Take notes about what you like or did not like about it – perhaps take some pictures on your phone

At many universities, the dormitories are very small and you are expected to share this tiny room with someone you just met. Living in such close quarters makes it inevitable that some habits of yours might annoy your new roommate. Also, for many students, this is the first time they are living with someone else besides their family. That is why in the first few weeks of getting to know each other, it is important to set up some household rules and schedules. If you