EDITOR’S INTRO
HELLO AND WELCOME TO
ACCOMMODATION FOR
STUDENTS’ LATEST GUIDE TO
UNIVERSITY ACCOMMODATION
AND STUDENT LIFE.
I’m Elle and I study Management and
Marketing of Fashion Textiles at the
University of Manchester. As a final-year
student, I have experienced a wide range
of accommodation, from student halls
to houses with bickering housemates
(someone thought it would be a great idea
to install a pole to dance on in front of the
TV) to, finally, my own flat.
University should be all about having
fun and making memories that will last
a lifetime, so it’s crucial to find a nice
place to live; with everything us students
have going on (studying, exams, nights
out...), we don’t need anything else to
worry about. That’s why we’ve created
this guide for you – not only do we have
insider information from students all
over the country, sharing the best bars,
restaurants and nights out in their cities,
but we also have some helpful tips for
telling someone you don’t want to live
with them.
It may sound harsh, but if you’re just
not compatible (they like to be tucked
up in bed at 10pm while you’re the life
and soul of the party), it’s better to set
them straight now instead of causing
arguments later on. And if that’s not
enough, we also have an interview with
the cast of Freshers on how they’re
finding University life.
As the UK’s leading student
accommodation site, we’re also here to
help you find housemates. Have a look at
our ‘find housemates’ section to view the
options, or register your interest if you’re
the one in search of a spare room. Also,
as we are set up by students for students,
we don’t want anyone to get ripped
off, which is why we never charge you
anything; with our Accreditation Scheme,
we aim to give you the best quality
housing possible.
From all of us at AFS, we hope you enjoy
the guide!
Elle
www.accommodationforstudents.com
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