30/07/2021
On-campus accommodation (university residences)
When applying to a British university, you should also consider your accommodation options.
Many students prefer to live on campus.
UK university residences offer a unique vibe and experience along with pretty comfortable housing conditions.
Plus student residences are located on university grounds thus enjoying its wide range of amenities (sport facilities, parks, libraries, etc).
Standard student accommodation is a twin room with a shared bathroom and a shared kitchen. You can also choose a single room with a private bathroom, but it will cost you more.
Let’s go through main pros and cons of on-campus life.
Pros:
1. New friends: when you live on campus, you easily make new friends and get used to a new environment.
2. Language practice.
3. Safety: all residences are guarded and secured.
4. No commuting expenses: all residences are in the walking distance from university main halls.
5. Less trouble: you pay once a year before checking in, so you don't have to think about your bills every month like you have to in a rented apartment.
6. Experience of independent living.
Cons:
1. The main drawback of living on campus is its high cost.
2. Noise and sharing your living space with neighbours. Those who prefer privacy won’t like it there: university residence rooms are small.
3. Strict on-campus rules. Each university has a different set of rules for student residences. Some does not allow bringing guests to your room or to the campus at all, others impose a night-time curfew. They usually forbid students to smoke and drink alcohol, listen to loud music, keep animals, etc.
4. Self-catering, if your residence doesn’t have its own dining hall.
To learn more about education and residence options in the UK, please call/WhatsApp:
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