Tuesday, 23 July 2019

10 Ways You Could Have A Better Year at Uni


There’s nothing quite like having your own student studio. With student accommodation providers Unihousing, you can find yourself in a Selly Oak student studio for the new year. It’s your own space, an open plan living environment that has all that you should need, laid out in front of you. Allowing you to enjoy an uncomplicated, streamlined kind of student lifestyle, Unihousing’s newly-built Birmingham studios are also equipped with impressive kitchens and bathrooms as well as a Smart TV and high-speed fibre optic internet.


Do you want to improve your time as a student in the coming forthcoming academic year? We’ve listed our top 10 changes you could make to improve your student experience.

1) Better Budgeting
Easier said than done perhaps but having a bit of money for your use isn’t entirely out of the question if you improve the way you manage your cash. While you’ve probably been doing what you can already to budget effectively, simply cutting back on certain unnecessary things or indulging in them more sparingly, are good tips. Looking for deals and discounts and even getting into different habits such as making and freezing meals for dinners in later weeks are all possibilities for reducing your outgoings as well.


2) Replacing Your Items Affordably
Another issue concerning the issue of money, doing what you can to keep costs down when buying useful items for your place will make a difference, too. Internet searches and articles/blogs on this subject can point you in the right direction when it comes to finding a good deal on anything that needs replacing in your student home. Remember to make use of your student discounts as well!

3) Healthier Eating
It goes without saying that five fruit and veg’ a day is a good aim for healthy eating, but there are a number of other things to do and not do that will give your health a boost. It’s worth thinking about simply avoiding or limiting the eating and drinking of certain things in order to get healthier. For example, getting through a big block of chocolate may be great, but why not break off one half and put it away, and just enjoy the bit that’s left in your hand? While it’s not terrible to want to enjoy yourself, you will probably feel more energetic and positive if you take a conscientious approach to what you consume. These small changes will be hugely helpful to those who struggle with their weight too.


4) More Exercise
Alongside a better approach to better eating and drinking, is making a greater effort to keep active, even though that may not sound like a lot of fun to some people. That said, just twenty-five minutes every other day will make a real difference, both physically and mentally. It’s important you take care of your health and this is one way to do it. And there’s no reason why it can’t be fun, as there are many sporting activities that you could take part in. If you enjoy a team-oriented sport, try finding a local football or rugby club. Enjoy racket-based sports? The university has their own courts for your use. Alternatively, if you fancy more of a personal challenge, sign up for a gym membership, or take part in activities such as bouldering.


5) Social Circles
A complicated subject perhaps, our lifestyles and how we feel are inevitably going to be shaped by who we associated with and who we consider our friends. You may have already discovered that some of the choices you’ve made with your social groups weren’t the best. Being honest and good to yourself as well as others is important. Sometimes though, feeling detached from the social scene altogether can be the challenge you face. Keep talking, try and be understanding to those around you and you should be able to find what you need from your social groups and be a better friend to those who need you around too.


6) Getting-Out
Falling into the pattern of doing the same thing every week in your free time is easily done, yet it can be easily avoided too. If you find that what you do on a night out or at the weekend is becoming too repetitive, and not doing you any good, consider doing something different. You may be surprised at the impact it makes. Meet new people, discover new ways to enjoy yourself, save money and feel better overall- there’s no way to tell what you could find by trying something new.


7) Better Mental Health
In and out of the news with great frequency, mental health is an issue that affects everyone, so being open about it and staying informed on mental health-related issues is a good idea. Make things easier for yourself where possible, consider what it is that is making you feel good or bad and why, remember to talk to your friends and family, and don’t be afraid to look into the professional help services that the university provides.
   
8) Staying on Top of the Housework
Chores aren’t exactly what anyone wants to do, but the more you try to be regular with doing them, the easier getting them done will be. After this year living in student accommodation, this may be something you’ve learned. If you share a house or will be sharing a house, doing your best to keep the place clean and tidy is considerate, and maybe agreeing to a rota system for jobs would be the fairest and most efficient method going forward.


9) Dealing with Accommodation Issues Swiftly
There are pretty much always going to be occasions where something goes wrong in your apartment and some form of repair or maintenance needs to be carried out. Though it’s easy to get used to wear and tear after you first notice it, the sooner you get it dealt with the better. It’s expected of tenants to reports these matters to the lettings agent, too. So, it’d be good to have these things in mind as you progress into the next year of student living.

10) Improving Your Studying
Whilst pointing out that being studious on a University course might sound a bit silly, it’s a part of the academic experience that’s worth reviewing now and then. With the new academic year on the horizon, this could be the time to do it. By managing to find fresh new ways to change how you tackle your studies, you could make the new year a simpler, less stressful and more successful one. Learning from mistakes made, looking into new strategies and being more organised are all ways you could get more out of your studying.


A Studio for You with Unihousing
Unihousing’s Birmingham student accommodation is typically of a stand-out standard and their studios are no different. Incorporating everything needed for the contemporary student lifestyle and available for an affordable price, Unihousing’s studios are also notable for their excellent Selly Oak locations. Placing you within a short distance from supermarkets, amenities as well as restaurants, cafés, and a bustling nightlife, Selly Oak is well-served by public transport links and is an easy option for superior student living.


Get in touch with Unihousing today and discover what we can do for you!!

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