Shared Student Living vs Solitary Student Living

Choosing the right accommodation can be tremendously important to enjoying your time at University. For some people, the experience of living in Halls is something they will look back on as a fond memory for many years. The shared experiences and jokes adding to the buzz and excitement of the first year away from home. For others, it's a frustrating time of noise and interruption, poor sleep and poor academic performance due to a lack of space and time for studying, to the best of their abilities. The accommodation requirements for many people can therefore be completely different when they come to their second year.

Having your own space in which you can relax away from the stresses of the day is important to make sure that you do not become overworked and stressed. It will also give you a bigger sense of freedom as you can control how you like to live, unlike living with a group of other students. Some people look for a place close to the high street with good access to local transport and amenities while others may prefer to live closer to the Birmingham University campus, where they do not have to deal with the morning rush. Whatever it is that is important to you, the most important aspect is that you feel comfortable in your accommodation.

Thinking About You

Making sure that you feel comfortable while moving and when you have settled in is essential. The second year of University normally involves an academic step-up in terms of the amount of study and workload needed, so being in an environment that will enable you to perform and study to the best of your ability is important. Unihousing is here to help you find the best accommodation to help you thrive and develop while completing your course or courses at the University of Birmingham.

Student Accommodation, Birmingham

Birmingham has a lot to offer in terms of student accommodation. One thing that is of great importance to many students would be the location of a property and what is available to them in the surrounding areas. Unihousing is able to offer a range of property around Birmingham catering to the needs of each and every individual looking for accommodation in the coming year. Some of our newly refurbished properties such as Grange road apartment 1 are situated within walking distance of both the University of Birmingham and the local train station. Other such properties are ideally located near Birmingham's Nightlife and shopping centres. Whichever type of lifestyle suits you best, make sure that you have selected the right place for you.

Moving Away

Students who will be moving to student accommodation in Birmingham can find the moving process stressful, at times. This brings us to the next step on the road to choosing a place of your own. A Furnished apartment or studio is essential to think about when moving. Having a furnished apartment can save you large amounts of money and relieve a lot of stress in your first few weeks. There's nothing worse than arriving at your new home and finding little to no furnishings or equipment. This is not the case with us as a large number of our available properties come fully furnished, this should help make your move nice and easy in your first few weeks.

Studios vs. Apartments

Unihousing is able to offer Birmingham student accommodation to anyone looking for a place of their own ready for the new academic year. Another factor that we feel should be considered when looking for a place of your own is your living style. As you may already know we offer more than one type of accommodation, in the case of students this is normally apartments (flats) or studios. Studios tend to be one larger room with an incorporated kitchen, bedroom and living area with a separate bathroom. Apartments tend to consist of 2 or 3 smaller rooms with one room consisting of the living area and kitchen and second and third rooms for a bedroom and bathroom. 

It is a good idea to take a look at both and think about what sort of living style will suit you. The quick-paced lifestyle of a studio where you can quickly get around and do any extra task such as cooking and cleaning or maybe a more relaxed environment of an apartment. It is also worth considering that if you are somebody that likes to have friends over, an apartment lets you keep all your personal belongings in a separate room while friends congregate in the living area. No matter what type of accommodation you pick make sure that it will meet your needs and requirements. Whatever you decide to do, the most important thing is that you feel comfortable and at home in the property you choose. 

We hope that this has been helpful to you and has given you some support and guidance when looking for a property. In any case, we are here to help so, please do get in contact for any further enquiries on our website and register your interest today!