{"id":4602,"date":"2021-04-16T06:19:43","date_gmt":"2021-04-16T00:49:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/?p=4602"},"modified":"2024-08-06T15:22:17","modified_gmt":"2024-08-06T09:52:17","slug":"a-guide-to-choosing-the-best-student-room","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/tips-and-tricks\/a-guide-to-choosing-the-best-student-room\/","title":{"rendered":"A GUIDE TO CHOOSING THE BEST STUDENT ROOM"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/tips-and-tricks\/a-guide-to-choosing-the-best-student-room\/#Privacy_vs_living_with_flatmates\" >Privacy vs living with flatmates<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/tips-and-tricks\/a-guide-to-choosing-the-best-student-room\/#Price_vs_space_%E2%80%93_strike_a_balance\" >Price vs space \u2013 strike a balance!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/tips-and-tricks\/a-guide-to-choosing-the-best-student-room\/#Avoid_a_headache_of_bills_choose_all-inclusive\" >Avoid a headache of bills, choose all-inclusive<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/tips-and-tricks\/a-guide-to-choosing-the-best-student-room\/#What_else_is_included\" >What else is included?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/tips-and-tricks\/a-guide-to-choosing-the-best-student-room\/#Location_location_location\" >Location, location, location<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you\u2019re about to start university, or will be going into another academic year, choosing where to live is definitely one of the main things you\u2019ll be thinking about right now. You\u2019ll definitely want to be close to the university, within easy reach of bars and shops, have a good lifestyle and great community to meet new people and make friends. But what about the room? What should you be looking at in order to choose the best student room for you?&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4817\" src=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/travel-1677347_640-640x375.jpg\" alt=\"Student Room\" width=\"679\" height=\"398\">Choosing the best student accommodation for your needs can be tricky! Although the UK market has a large number of options to choose from, it can feel overwhelming if you don\u2019t know what you should be paying attention to. Here at <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Abodus Student Living<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, we know how important your room is for your overall student experience! To help you choose the perfect room, we put together a list of things to look out for when making your decision.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Privacy_vs_living_with_flatmates\"><\/span><b>Privacy vs living with flatmates<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you start looking at <strong>student accommodation<\/strong> options in your chosen student city, it\u2019s likely that one of the first decisions you\u2019ll have to make is what kind of lifestyle are you hoping to live when you go to university. That will determine what type of room, you\u2019ll choose!&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you going into your first year with a keen desire to make friends and take advantage of everything your new uni life has to offer? We suggest you choose an en-suite room in a cluster of flats. While you\u2019ll still have a considerable amount of privacy (i.e., your own bedroom and en-suite shower and toilet), your common spaces, like the kitchen and living room, are shared with other students so will make it easy to meet new people. While there are both <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">good and bad parts of having flatmates<\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, it is true that first <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">friends you make at uni<\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are often your flatmates!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alternatively, if you\u2019re looking for more privacy to focus on your studies or want your own private kitchen\/dining\/study area, consider a studio. They do tend to be slightly more expensive, but you get extra space and a completely independent student living experience.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Price_vs_space_%E2%80%93_strike_a_balance\"><\/span><b>Price vs space \u2013 strike a balance!<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Talking about value for money, balance between price and space are not always easy to achieve but it can be done! Pay attention to how big (in sq. metres) the room is, the size of the bed and the weekly price. Comparing different room types based on these features can give you an insight into which room may be best for you. Sometimes, you can even find some great cashback offers and discount deals on the bigger rooms!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While the size of the room is not the main aspect of your accommodation, feeling comfortable in your private space can contribute a lot towards a good student experience. Keep in mind that the price of the room is determined by many factors and student living in some cities is much more expensive than others! The average student rent in the UK is \u00a3126.42 per week, according to <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">National Student Accommodation Survey 2020<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, however, those we polled in the South East pay 38% more each week than those in the North East.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Avoid_a_headache_of_bills_choose_all-inclusive\"><\/span><b>Avoid a headache of bills, choose all-inclusive<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whatever your hopes are for your upcoming academic year, it\u2019s unlikely that you\u2019re looking forward to sorting through those student bills! Living on a tight student budget can be tricky enough, without having to also worry about paying electricity and water bills. Avoid the hassle and make sure you choose an all-inclusive room.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here at Abodus, we pride ourselves on ensuring that the only thing our residents have to focus on is having the best time! When you choose your <strong>student room<\/strong>, we recommend making sure it comes inclusive of utility bills, high-speed wifi and contents insurance.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_else_is_included\"><\/span><b>What else is included?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On the topic of all-inclusive, when you\u2019re choosing your <strong>student room<\/strong>, it is also important to check what else you\u2019ll be getting for your money! This is where living at a private <strong>student accommodation<\/strong> will give you much better value for money. Most student accommodations have common and study rooms which are perfect for spending time with friends and studying for your exams. Just think how busy it can get at the university library during the exam period\u2026 You\u2019ll definitely appreciate having a quiet place to study! Another important thing to look out for is an on-site gym. It\u2019s important to stay fit and look after your health while at university and imagine how much money you\u2019ll be saving if gym access is included in your rent.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finally, ask yourself, what would I like to be doing outside of lectures and coursework to make my university experience the best it can be? If you live at a private student accommodation, you\u2019ll have a chance to get involved in events (virtually and in person), take part in giveaways and competitions, and take advantage of some freebies and discounts. For example, here at Abodus, our residents get exclusive access to a <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">VIP discount programme<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with offers for exercise classes, cruelty-free haircare products and more!<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Location_location_location\"><\/span><b>Location, location, location<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Last but not least \u2013 remember to consider location when choosing the best <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/\">student accommodation<\/a><\/strong> for you. You can choose the best room, have all the facilities you need, take advantage of events and student discounts\u2026 And still, if you have to wake up really early for your 9am lectures or take long commutes to a university campus, your experience will be spoilt! You want to make sure you choose a room in a student accommodation that is close to university and close enough to bars, restaurants, and shopping destination to ensure you can take advantage of all that the city you\u2019ll be living in has to offer!&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alternatively, if you\u2019re happy to <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">commute to university<\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and you want to live in a bohemian location which would immerse you more deeply into the local life, you should look out for an accommodation that is located a little further out of the city centre. If you choose this, make sure you check out the transport links before you book. There is nothing worse than settling into your new home-away-from-home and realising that you don\u2019t have convenient access to public transport near you, and you have to either walk everywhere (which might be good for your health but can be time-consuming) or take expensive taxis!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whatever your exact needs are, you\u2019ll be sure to find the best student room in the huge number of options on offer! This list will help guide you through the process and help you feel less overwhelmed and more excited about what your new academic year might bring.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><em>Guest Blog by Abodus Student Living<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Whether you\u2019re about to start university, or will be going into another academic year, choosing where to live is definitely one of the main things you\u2019ll be thinking about right now. 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