Found Your Student Accommodation? Read This Before Moving!

Starting in new student accommodation is a big step, so it's important that you have made of all the preparations necessary for giving you the best start possible. Fortunately, Selly Oak-based lettings agents Unihousing are able to offer Birmingham students both houses and student studios that can generally satisfy all of your demands in terms of what you would want for your student living experience.

“What's The Area Like?”

Firstly, location is a big issue for many students. Where your property is situated is important for many reasons, so including this factor in your decision-making process is absolutely vital. If, however, you have already made your decision, then the next appropriate step for you is to make an effort to get to know your location a little better, as feeling comfortable and settled in one particular area- especially one that will be your student home for coming months/years- is crucial to you being happy and ready to gain as much as you can during this academic period of your life.

The location of your student studio or house is so important because, aside from it being somewhere that you need to feel comfortable in for a better all-around experience, it also facilitates your lifestyle. The surrounding area should provide all of the essential things and all of the amenities that will enable you to get by on a weekly basis. So, the location of your student accommodation should include places where you can buy food as well as all other supplies. It should have good public transport links and be generally accessible. Another advantage that you will appreciate the location of your accommodation having is a range of places to go out to in the evening, as this will help you unwind and relax at the end of a busy day/week, and it will help you to build and maintain the friendships you create during your time there.

Having outlined how and why location is so important to your tenancy in student accommodation, you will surely be glad to discover how advantageous the location of Unihousing's Selly Oak studios and houses is. Selly Oak is a busy, bustling part of Birmingham that is ideal for student living. It is conveniently situated within a short distance from the Birmingham City Centre, allowing you to jump on the train and take trips to this cultural, stimulating place that offers much to see and do. Within Selly Oak itself, you will find a collection of takeaway places for a quick but tasty solution when it comes to mealtime and a diverse range of restaurants. Selly Oak also incorporates public transport links, amenities as well as a number of pubs and clubs that are ideal for nights-out and socialising.

“Will I Definitely Be Able To Afford This?”

This is a big question and one you really need to ask yourself. Covering the cost of rent is obviously essential, but it's also important to begin thinking about your other expenses and how you're going to subsidise these. Things like food, bills and travel amongst other things are all going to be eating their way through whatever is in your bank account as you head out on your uni' experience, so giving this some thought now would be very wise. Maybe trying to put together a budget might be useful too, as it will help you keep your money organised and help you see in advance what will need to be covered financially and how much you will be left with on a weekly/monthly basis.

“What Do I Need To Know About The Contract?”

This depends on the contract really and what is in contained within it, so there's no completely straightforward answer to this question. What is for sure though is that you will have to read the contract and have a good understanding of it.

The contract should outline all of the important aspects pertaining to you renting your studio or house such as how long the tenancy will be, what the agency's rules are in regards to damage and repairs on your student home as well as any other policies that the agency has regarding noise levels etc.

“What About the Deposit?”

Before moving in and once you are getting through the paperwork for the move, it should be pointed out that- if you hadn't already realised- it will be necessary to pay a deposit. The deposit is used to cover any damage that may have been done to your accommodation, and the exact value of the deposit may vary.

“What About Furnishings?”

Student accommodation can sometimes feature certain furnishings. So ensure that you look into this matter prior to moving as it will almost certainly make life easier for you because you will have less to arrange and move into your property to make it more comfortable and convenient.

For those seeking student accommodation in Birmingham, the fact that Unihousing boasts Selly Oak studios and houses that are equipped with an array of high-standard furnishings that facilitate convenient everyday student living should have some appeal.

The Birmingham Student Experience

Birmingham is a city for students: with so much to see and do, and with it being so easy to get around, it is ideal for those who are studying at one of its campuses here. And as you may have already gathered, it is Unihousing that are the people to contact if you need student accommodation in Birmingham. With high-standard Selly Oak studios and student houses on offer at affordable prices in excellent locations, Unihousing's student properties are definitely worth looking into. Check out our website to find out more. 

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Maintaining a Healthy Balance at University

As you may already know, living as a student in 2018 can be difficult, with the cost of student accommodation ever rising it can be hard for students to maintain a healthy lifestyle alongside paying for their student living. So, how you may ask do students effectively use what they have available to them? Well, there are some little known secrets that could help you not only save money but also provide you with a happy and healthy experience at University.

Although you may not be used to giving much thought to everything you eat on a weekly basis, it is crucial that you take your student eating habits very seriously. It pretty much goes without saying that the life of a student is one that is often associated with less-than-healthy eating habits. The student lifestyle can often be perceived as one dominated by too many take-aways and a generally poor standard of eating.

Food and Exercise

It may sound completely obvious, but a good starting point for healthy eating is simply making sure you have a balanced diet. This should generally be one that is rich in fruit and vegetables and low in sugary, fatty foods, and accompanied by plenty of water. Plus, a good amount of regular exercise is advisable, too: the NHS recommends keeping active on a daily basis and doing 150 minutes of exercise on a weekly basis as well as strength exercise on at least two days a week that work the major muscles, including chest, shoulders, legs, arms, hips, back and abdomen.

Obviously, though, it doesn't have to be this way. If you are beginning your academic experience in the not-too-distant future, or even if you are or have been for some time a student, making the right kind of effort to ensure your eating habits do not become unhealthy, is something you should definitely be looking into. 

Good Planning

In terms of direct, practical advice for healthy eating, one sensible tip you may wish to employ that could make a big positive impact on your eating habits is to plan ahead. This may sound at first like a very simplistic idea, but preparing for the meals you will be eating in the coming week is very helpful in ensuring that you get enough of the right things and less of the things that aren't so good for you. Failing to plan for the week's meals can also result in choosing meals that are done quickly and easily, which can quite easily mean just ordering a takeaway at short notice.

Once you begin planning a week in advance, you can start constructing a schedule of meals that incorporate healthy ingredients as well as tasty flavours, which will also make going to the supermarket easier, as everything you need in terms of food will all be clearly written down.

Doing this means as well that you can start having fun exploring the possibilities for delicious meals that are good for you. In order to learn about the kind of things to put together that are both appealing and healthy, maybe have a look online as there's plenty of information to be found. It's possible that some students may be concerned that eating well won't suit their tight student budgets. Eating well can be affordable and performing the right kind of research should demonstrate how this can be done.

Have Limits

Being careful about want you drink is, in many ways, just as important as what you eat. So if you want to make sure that you are doing what you can to stay in good health during your time as a student, monitoring alcohol consumption is a good idea.

There are times though that we can allow ourselves to have a little treat and enjoy something that we perhaps wouldn't eat or drink on a regular basis. Take-away food, for example, can be a delicious treat every now and then but is something that we shouldn't eat too often. Similarly, food from restaurants can make for a fantastic meal, but probably shouldn't be indulged in too often, either.

Down To You

There's no shortage of suggestions on the web and elsewhere for helping people to stay in good shape. The student lifestyle isn't often thought of as being healthy. But with these tips, a little extra research and a little effort, you can easily stay in good shape, which can only be a good thing.

Searching for Student Accommodation?

If you're looking for student accommodation in Birmingham, Selly Oak-based Unihousing can help you. Unihousing offers studios and houses for very agreeable prices. Their properties are furnished with pretty much everything that is needed for modern student living, while the locations of their Selly Oak accommodation are excellent for access to local amenities, such as shops and supermarkets, not to mention the local pubs and clubs. In Selly Oak, you just need to head to the train station for a quick ride to the City Centre where there's plenty to see and do. Find your ideal student let in Selly Oak today.