It’s completely normal to miss home when you move away for university but choosing the right type of accommodation can make this transition easier.
As a first-year student, some universities will require you to live in halls, whereas some offer the flexibility to stay off-campus. Both can be a very exciting and rewarding experience - But which is better?
If you’re still trying to decide where you should live during your first year of university, then this blog is for you! We cover your on-campus and off-campus options and the key factors you’ll need to consider as a first-year student.
During your first year at university, you’ll need to decide on your living situation. While some people prefer to live at home and commute to classes daily, others look for options to move away from home and live independently.
Now that you know the different accommodation options for first-year students, let’s look at university halls and private accommodations in more detail to help you weigh up your options if you’re looking to move out.
Here are some of the benefits that you can experience when living in uni halls during your first year at university:
Some points to think about when deciding whether university halls are a good option for you during your first year include the following:
If you’re considering private accommodation, you can expect to enjoy:
Here are some of the considerations that come with private accommodation:
For private student accommodation with inclusive bills, we have many options in Liverpool and Ormskirk for you to choose from at Stockton Students.
Private accommodation and uni halls are different and will therefore appeal to different people. If you’re moving to university alone and want a quick way to make new friends, then university halls may be more suited.
However, if you’re looking for privacy, modern facilities, and more living space, then you should consider private accommodation.
The sooner you start looking for student accommodation, the better, as other students will have the same thoughts.
If you leave it too late, you will have fewer choices available. To get ahead and have the best choice available, you could start browsing your options an academic year in advance so that you have the least chance of disappointment.
When booking a viewing, the process may vary from provider to provider. However, to book a viewing with Stockton Students, you will need to:
(1) Register your interest on our homepage form
(2) Click the ‘book a viewing’ button on a specific property
(3) Contact us via email at info@stocktonstudents.co.uk or telephone at 03301 359 065
If you already know who you would like to share your private accommodation with during your first year of uni, then simply email your name and your flatmate’s name to info@stocktonstudents.co.uk, and we will get the process started.
Here’s why other students choose Stockton Students as their go-to accommodation provider:
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Whether living on-campus or off-campus is better is completely unique to you and will depend on your personal preferences and priorities.
Living on-campus is great to meet lots of new people, whereas living off-campus is ideal if you prefer peace and quiet and want to live with fewer people that you already know.
Both living at home and at uni are advantageous. By staying at home during university, you’ll be able to save more; however, you’ll be entitled to student loans that can help with living costs if you do choose to move out for university, which is why it is such a popular choice.
Living on campus tends to be slightly more expensive, as your living costs are usually higher. However, you’ll likely receive a student loan to help you with living costs and the cost of these will depend on how much you tend to spend on food and social activities.
