STUDENT LIFE
Student life encompasses a range of experiences, from academic to social. There are a lot of things to consider, from where you’ d like to live, what costs you need to factor into the cost of living, and how to manage your study and leisure time.
Location
Where do you want to be?
• On campus or in the city
• Transport links
• Local area and amenities
• Distance from home
• Distance to shops
• Clubs and societies
Accomodation
Where would suit you best?
• At home
• Halls of residence( the facilities and prices of student halls vary)
• Shared, independent or private accommodation.
Academic
HE gives you more freedom and more choice in the way you study, but there are other significant changes you’ ll have to adapt to:
• Self motivation
• Time management
• Different teaching and assessment methods.
• Reduced contact time
Costs to Consider
• Food and other essentials, e. g. toiletries and cleaning products.
• What’ s included in accommodation costs( i. e. bills and internet).
• Travel between campuses if they are spread about.
• Travel around the area, and cost to get home.
• Books and other course equipment( there may be bursaries for this).
• Field trips.
• Is having a car necessary? Would you need a parking permit?
• Could you get a part-time job?( Go to a jobs fair or sign up to become a student ambassador).
• Insurance- what needs to be covered, and how much will it be?
• Entertainment, socialising and clothes.
TOP TIP
Check what student discounts are
available, e. g. student railcard and NUS card. Visit savethestudent. org / money / student-budgeting
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