How to make this year at Uni even better

As we are now into January of the new year, as a student you will surely be preparing yourself for a whole heap of university work that will be coming your way very soon. Hopefully you are enjoying your course and aren't dreading the thought of more studying and more lectures. The studying aspect of university though, is just one part of the overall experience, and there will be a number of other things to think about as you advance in your studies. To get the best out of this university year,  it's good to refect on the issues caused you problems last year and plan some steps to make this year even better.

Money
This can be a difficult matter for a lot of students, but with a little effort, money can become less of a problematic issue. The best way to start controlling your finances is to budgeting. It will help you manage with your finances in a sustainable way, meaning all the essentials, such as food, are covered by the money you do have. Creating a budget for yourself also means that once you have listed or set aside the cash for necessary expenditures, what remains can be used for for enjoyment, or savings if you are particularly frugal. There are other ways you can make the financial side of your student experience a little easier, such as limiting the amount of take-aways and lunches out that you consume, looking for sales or money-saving deals, and being careful how many times you go out every week.

Studying

Although studying is just one part of the university experience, there is no denying it's probably going to be the most important part your the university experience and hopefully provide an academic qualification; that will have value for many years to come. So it's a very good idea to do it right. One way you can tackle your studies effectively is to plan. Planning may not be for everyone, some people may prefer to just dive straight in to their work, but giving yourself some time to prepare what it is you're trying to get done can be very helpful indeed. Simply taking a moment to outline the key areas you're attempting to focus on can help identify the areas that needs the most attention. This allows you to use your time efficiently, leading to better overall results.

When writing assignments, planning can make a huge difference, by enable you to organise your writing. This ensures that you won't miss anything out, so you know that you will be meeting the criteria for the piece. It can help to structure your assignment effectively, so that it achieves its purpose. Also, planning is great for the research element of assignments. You can gather all the information you have discovered and begin setting it out in the desired way, making it easy to then insert into the overall body of the assignment.

Student Accommodation
Going into the new year, you may have already realised where you live now, is not where you want to live next year! It may be the area, the living arrangements, or even the place itself that makes you want to move out quick! If this is you, it's important to find somewhere else now, as most of the student accommodation for next year will already be taken. Feeling uncomfortable where you live can lead to you feeling less motivated and a weaker performance in your academic work as a consequence. And of course, it's not nice to feel unhappy where you live.

This is where Unihousing can offer assistance. Based in Selly Oak, Birmingham, Unihousing are registered lettings agents that specialise in providing high-standard student accommodation and a fine service for their tenants. The Unihousing studio is one that affords you a level of privacy that living in a house with other students simply does not. If you are someone who likes to have some peace and quiet at home, this should be a definite advantage to you. Studios and apartments are compact and self-contained too, which means that they enable you to enjoy a simpler way of living. And for some people, simple means less-stressful. Plus when you are living on your own, you won't need to discuss and make agreements with housemates regarding times of bathroom usage or household chores.

Aside from the quality of their accommodation and the furnishings that accompany each studio, Unihousing also: have their own property maintenance team to respond to any issues with your property; and include utility bills and internet within the price for each of their studios. In addition, the area of Selly Oak, where Unihousing is based, has great places to go for a night-out or a meal with friends, and offers excellent access to the University of Birmingham, Birmingham City Centre and other worthwhile places to visit.

The Year Ahead
This year is a great opprotunity for you, both inside and outside of Univeristy. While last year may have presented challenges that are oultined in this blog, these challenges are in many ways a natural part of the University experience. From accommodation to finances, these issues can be overcome, for a fantastic year of studying and succeeding.