Student Housing in the City of Birmingham

The buzz and energy that you get when being in the city is something totally unique and unlike anything else. With Unihousing student accommodation, you get this first-hand; our range of quality student studios, flats and shared houses put you within the hustle and bustle of city life. Our friendly team can give you the student experience you’re looking for, and the location of our properties means that there’s always somewhere interesting to go to and places nearby that offer you convenience when it comes to eating, drinking and buying things you need.

If living in the second largest city in the UK sounds a little overwhelming, then do not worry, as Unihousing’s student housing is situated in the relatively quiet student village of Selly Oak. Which might be something you are glad for between all of those journeys to and from university for your lectures and studying.

 

Premier Deluxe Student Studio

Even with that in mind, you won’t feel as though you are missing out on any excitement either when you choose Unihousing. Why? It’s simple really: the batch of Birmingham student properties that we offer are situated within an easily commutable distance to Birmingham’s city centre. From food and entertainment to shopping and nightlife, it’s in the city centre where Birmingham can show you what it has to offer.

   

           

The Right Option for You

What also makes our student houses such a sensible choice for someone looking for quality accommodation, is that they are so conveniently situated. The location of student houses allows you to get to shops and other amenities with no trouble whatsoever and are just a short walk to the university as well. The location is well-served by local transport links too, making the city centre and other parts of Birmingham highly accessible.

 

Birmingham - A City of Change

Much development has taken place in Birmingham in recent years and the process is ongoing. By taking up some student accommodation here you’ll get a front-row seat to see all of this progress unfold. One thing that all of this development has led to is a smooth and effective transport system through the introduction of the West Midlands Metro to the city. This could be just what you want for getting around the city centre on a casual meet-up or shopping trip with friends, but it is also really useful for getting to other parts of Birmingham at a good price.

 Birmingham City Centre, Victoria Square

Straightforward Solutions for Student Housing

Unihousing is here to reduce the stresses and strains of finding university accommodation in Selly Oak. Not only do we make something so necessary a whole lot easier for you, but we’re also here to give you what you want: student accommodation that you can rely on. We provide student housing that makes your time as a student both comfortable and enjoyable.

Why Choose Student Accommodation with Unihousing?

There’s really no getting around the fact that living somewhere that meets your needs is a must when it comes to living as a student. Regardless of what anyone may say, your student accommodation is where you are going to be living for a pretty significant amount of time while at university, which means that it needs to be right for you. And if it isn’t, your student experience could end up being not all that great as a result.

 

Unihousing has the answer. With a stand-out record for providing high-standard student accommodation year after year, Unihousing meets the requirements for the modern-day student by offering comfortable and affordable student studios, houses as well as student studios in locations that are always ideal.

 

Inside a Unihousing student house, you will find spacious rooms, tasteful décor and all of the features that you would expect to make your living experience easy and convenient. For example, our 4-bedroom student apartment on Bristol Road which is available from July of this year, includes two bathrooms, an open plan kitchen/living area and is fully furnished with the student essentials as well as a washing machine to make your life a little easier. In addition, the price of rent is inclusive of utility bills and high-speed 100Mb broadband. Plus, with this property, there is off-street parking behind a gate for added security.

 

Why is a Student House a Good Idea?

Shared Accommodation is a real opportunity to get to know people or build friendships with those you already do know. In some ways, living in a student house or apartment can be an easier way of living as a student as responsibility for buying the shopping and doing all those jobs that need doing can be shared with other people. If this sounds good to you, then choosing a student house might be the right decision for you. 

Seven Bed Shared Apartment

Unihousing's Selly Oak student housing is representative of the same high standards that you can expect from all of our properties. As a tenant in one of our student houses, you will be able to stretch out and relax in its attractively decorated, amply-sized rooms. Not to mention with furnishings included, you won't need to worry about finding furniture when you move in.

Over To You

There’s plenty of reasons to opt for student accommodation with Unihousing. Taking the next step is up to you. We offer affordable and reliable accommodation and we even have a dedicated property maintenance team to deal with any issues you may notice with the property.

Contact Unihousing today to find out how you can become a Unihousing tenant!

Students Coming Back for The Spring Term: What to Expect and How to Prepare

For students coming back to University for this term, it has likely felt slightly strange and as if they were walking into the unknown. As every University will have different rules and a different plan for course structure regarding Covid-19, it can feel like a minefield coming back to your accommodation and your student life. Below we have listed some of the changes that you should be expecting, and how you can prepare for life back at university!

What Should You Expect?

Universities Will Not Be Fully Back to Normal Yet

 

Currently, it seems that different universities are handling students coming back differently. Some courses are being asked to come onto campus, while others are still functioning digitally from home. Other courses might start moving towards a more ‘blended’ learning environment, which could mean that you would be in uni part-time, and at home for the rest of the time.

 

For smaller courses, there’s a good chance that you might be able to be in person, as long as social distancing can stay in place. If you are unsure about how your Uni and course will be doing, check with your university to find out. There will likely also be protocols in place for students who are weary or are unable to come in for in-person learning, so find out what those protocols are for your course beforehand.

Covid Testing Will Likely Be Required

 

As Covid is still a big concern, most universities will likely require regular covid tests for any students who come onto campus. Particularly while students have still not received any vaccines, Universities will want to keep everyone safe, however, they can. Fortunately, all students will now soon have access to free rapid testing twice a week, as restrictions begin to ease. You can check with your university to find out what their protocols will be, and how the regular testing will affect your course.

 

Student Accommodation is Open, But Rules Will Need to be Followed

 

Unihousing has remained open throughout the pandemic, to ensure that all of our students have their accommodation needs taken care of, without worry. If you have not been back to your studios yet, it’s worth noting that things could be slightly different. As you share a complex, you must maintain social distancing where possible in the communal spaces and wear masks inside our Unihousing office. According to the government guidelines, you should:

 

- Wash your hands regularly

- Keep two metres away from other people

- Wear face coverings in all communal areas of the property (unless you can’t due to medical reasons)

- Stick to the current household socialising restrictions in your area

- Only share lifts with people in your household

- Only come to reception when necessary

 

How Can You Prepare?

Bring Back All of The Things You Want and Need

 

This year has been full of packing and unpacking for all students. But as you return to your accommodation this time, it’s worth noting that with the vaccine rollout, Universities are less likely to close again until the summer. So, when you come back to Uni, make sure you take everything you want and need. Try to splurge on your luggage allowance, and take all of the little things that will make your room as cosy and homely as possible. With the year we have all had, you deserve to have a place to feel comfortable in!

 

Stock-up on Food Sooner Rather Than Later

This is a good tip for any student coming back from time away at home. Try doing bigger shops where you can buy all of the things you need, instead of spending extra cash on takeaway and spontaneous shops. Try thinking of easy and quick meals, as cooking can sometimes seem more difficult than ordering in. Therefore, if you have simple, tasty meals already at your disposal, you are less likely to spend money on food delivery.

 

Though it is not fun thinking about possibly having to self-isolate in the future, it’s good practice to stay on top of your shopping, so that you are stocked up in case you do have to self-isolate at any point.

 

Get Stuck Into a Routine

 

With the year we have had, coming back to University probably triggers different feelings for everyone. It’s easy to get overwhelmed with the trip, the move-in process, your new schedule and just getting back to ‘normal’. As there is so much change and uncertainty around all of us, getting into a healthy routine will help you stay focused and stay on top of all of your deadlines and your mental health too!

 

Try to get to bed at a fairly reasonable hour, and plan out all of your lectures and study times each week. Map out when your big deadlines are too, that way you always have all of the relevant dates at hand when you need them. Don’t be afraid to message your lecturers and tutors if you need help with your coursework, or if you are feeling a bit lost. They will surely be happy to have some one-on-one zoom calls if that is helpful.  

 

Since you will likely still be doing a bit of home study, try to balance your work with your break and relax time. Make sure you are also keeping in check with your mental health, ensuring that you can keep your head above water throughout all of the change.

 

Catch Up With Friends and Flatmates

 

As most students are now coming back to uni, you will be surrounded by people who are in a similar boat and going through similar things. Try to catch up with your friends, course mates and flatmates, whether that is by having a walk in a park, or a chat on zoom. Don’t forget to put time and effort into your relationships, as they will help you stay sane and tackle feelings of homesickness during these next few months.

 

If you have flatmates, try to set aside some time to hang out together, whether that’s by cooking a meal, watching a film or playing games. Since you are in a bubble, you have more freedom and can spend time together more freely than with friends outside your bubble.

 

Finding Accommodation for Next Year: How Unihousing Can Help

 

As the final term of the year has begun, many students have started looking for their fall term accommodation. As one of the top student landlords in Selly Oak’s, Unihousing has a wide variety of properties and many years of experience providing properties for Birmingham students. Whether you are looking for solo or shared accommodation, our properties are fully fitted with all of the amenities a student would need during their stay. To view our properties and register your interest, visit our website today!

  

Working from Home: How to Help Yourself Succeed

 Times have been tough since the pandemic started last year, in 2020. Due to many campuses closing throughout the various lockdowns, students have had to learn how to fully commit to distance learning and getting inspired to keep going, even in these tough times. Working from home comes with its challenges too. The distractions are endless, people’s mental health tends to be worse than before, and staying organised and creative can seem impossible.

 

Though things have been extremely difficult, there are some steps you can take to give yourself the best chance at successful revising and general homeworking. Below we have listed some of the ways that you can help yourself stay on top of student life, instead of letting it overwhelm you.

Stick to a Routine and Study Plan

 

Our brains are programmed to do well when sticking to a routine, so try to recreate that with your home study. Though it might seem silly to always wake up at the same time, and finish work at the same time, the structure of a routine is likely what most people need, particularly in a year without much structure.

 

Losing your daily structure can massively impact your ability to retain information. Having a routine will not only give you purpose, but it will also make you feel inspired and driven. You could also try setting various goals for your revising, projects, deadlines etc. Scientifically, by meeting goals and having ‘successes’, no matter how small, your brain will get empowered and you are likely to feel more motivated to keep going.

 

If you are having a hard time with a particular project, try switching it up to something you know you could succeed at. This will help get your brain back in the game and feeling creative. And don’t forget to get plenty of sleep too! Lack of sleep will make you feel groggy and less energetic, which can make revising and working so much harder.

 

Give Yourself Space and Time to Rest

 

Particularly during this strange and hard year, it is likely that your mental health has had some major peaks and valleys. It can be tricky to balance your working schedule with your relaxing schedule, particularly if you are stuck at home for most of the day anyway. Though you don’t have to live by a strict work and rest schedule, it’s ok to give yourself a break when things are getting too overwhelming.

 

You won’t be doing your best work if your stress and anxiety is skyrocketing, so give yourself time to rest, meditate, breathe, and take the space you need. Giving yourself a break when you truly needed is likely to get your head in a better state, and will improve your focus and your work.

 

And if you start lagging in a project, try changing it up and working on something else. If you can get inspired working on a different section or project altogether, you are likely to return to the previous project feeling inspired and energetic.

 

Don’t Forget to Take Breaks

 

Though it may seem obvious, breaks are crucial to effective study, but it’s very easy to forget about them, or simply decide not to take them. Long term, this is not likely to improve your mental health and instead could make you stuck and resentful. Plus, giving yourself distance away from work will not only give you a fresh perspective, but it also allows you to mess around and procrastinate on your designated breaks, instead of your designated work time.

 

It’s also important to remember that it’s ok to work late sometimes but try not to do it too often. If you set a time to finish, try to stick to that time. Sometimes we feel the need to ‘make-up' time when we have easily gotten distracted throughout the day, but don’t make yourself guilty. You could quite easily work the extra time, but be too tired to do anything productive anyway!

 

Get Frequent Fresh Air and Exercise

 

Yes, we know this has been said so much over this last year, but let’s not forget it! Even just taking a step outside could be the difference between you feeling revitalised and ready to keep going, and completely giving up. Fresh air is good to clear the mind and can also help to give your brain the space it needs to recover and get back into gear.

 

You could try doing indoor exercises too. Mini workouts, yoga or even simple stretches throughout the day can help break you out of a funk. By getting your physical body moving, your brain will also start moving.

 

Maintain a Tidy, Peaceful Working Environment

 

This could be tricky for some, but having a more minimalistic working space is likely to help your brain focus more. The more things you surround yourself with, the more distractions your brain then has. Even if the only thing you keep tidy is your desk, it is still worth it! Our brains can retain more information when there are fewer distractions around and that includes less mess.

 

Stay in Touch with People

 

As many of us have probably learned this year, the isolation this pandemic has brought has been incredibly hard. Even for more introverted people, the lack of human contact can still make everyday life and tasks harder to do. Try to stay in contact with friends, family and housemates as much as possible.

 

You could even try getting a study buddy that you video chat and study with throughout the day. It’s important to not let loneliness and isolation get the best of you, so don’t forget about your social life, even if it is limited.

 

Remove Stress by Finding Your Student Accommodation

 

Here at Unihousing, we want to help students find a good fit for University housing. Having your own space that fits your needs, wants and budget will help with not only your mental health but with your whole student experience. Unihousing is a top letting agency in Selly Oak, and whether you are looking for a shared house or a student studio, we have a variety of properties for you to choose from. Contact our team today to view our properties and register your interest.

Student and Professional Studios with Unihousing

Whether you are searching for student or professional properties, Unihousing offers an extensive list of studios and apartments to suit every individual’s wants and needs. As one of Selly Oak’s highest-rated lettings agents, we strive to provide modern properties that can not only be comfortable and stylish but suit functional living too.

 

Student Studios

 

Our student studios are a brilliant option for individuals looking for more independence and privacy. Being both spacious and affordable, our Selly Oak studios could offer you the freedom you seek while also not breaking the bank. Each studio is fully furnished and benefits from amenities including a desk/study area, ensuite, food prep area, 100Mb broadband and a smart TV included in the rent price.

 

As our Unihousing office is located right in Selly Oak, Birmingham, our team will be able to quickly and effectively help you find your best-suited studio apartment. Selly Oak is also the hub of student living, with a variety of entertainment, shops and services, greenery and parks, cafes, pubs, clubs and food hotspots. You will be able to find all that you need simply in Selly Oak, and also easily travel further out into the City Centre to find even more shops and entertainment.

 

All of our student accommodation in Birmingham is owned and managed by Unihousing, meaning that any maintenance and repairs will be handled swiftly and effectively by our team of qualified repairmen. Additionally, all of the communal areas in our studio complex’s will be cleaned by our cleaning staff, including the hallways, stairways and landings.

Working from Home

 

During these difficult times, one of the main benefits of having a private studio space is the independence it brings, allowing you to continue your studies from home. Having a quiet space to work throughout the day is extremely important particularly in the current times when many lectures and course studies are virtual. Reliable internet is also extremely important, which is why each studio property comes with 100Mb broadband and utility bills included in the price.

 

Unihousing’s student studios have an open plan living area with a double bed, office area with desk and smart TV, food prep kitchenette and an ensuite bathroom with a fitted shower/bath. These studio spaces offer both practical and comfortable furnishings, ideal for the bustling student lifestyle.

 

Location

 

Location is also extremely important. Our student studios are all only a short walk away from The University of Birmingham, and the student village of Selly Oak. You will have all the necessary amenities just down the road, including food shops, various goods and services, and even a shopping centre. Selly Oak is filled to the brim with diverse food hotspots and entertainment, giving you plenty of options for a good night out with friends and housemates.

 

With easy and reliable bus routes and a local train station, getting into the city centre and around the rest of the city couldn’t be easier! As a student, you will also be eligible for various student discounts for public transport, food and even shops, so saving some money throughout your stay will be a big bonus too.

Professional Studios/Apartments

 

Professionals looking for accommodation will find our new and modern apartments could be a great fit. With a varied list of professional properties, Unihousing offers living spaces that can cater to each individual’s wants and needs. We take both function and style into consideration and strive to create an atmosphere that bustling professionals can feel at home in.

 

With stylish fittings, a great deal of privacy and brilliant locations including Selly Oak, Kingsheath and Harborne, Unihousing’s professional properties can truly supply all that you might need during your stay.

 

This newly built studio is located in the centre of Selly Oak and provides both practical and comfortable living, which is ideal for any young professional. Our studios and apartments are designed to create both a relaxed and professional environment for the tenants, showcasing a beautiful open plan living space, spacious lounge, double bed and a designated work area with a desk.

 

These studio apartments also consist of a separate beautifully fitted kitchen, with all of the necessities and extras such as a brand-new washing machine and low noise fridge, to promote easy and comfortable living. Located off of the bedroom/lounge you will additionally have an ensuite bathroom, with modern fittings. Other important amenities will additionally be included such as a cosy sofa, smart TV and 100Mb broadband, increasing both the comfort and function of the property.

 

Location

 

We offer professional properties in a few different locations, including Moseley, Harborne, Kingsheath and Selly Oak. These villages are extremely business orientated and are ideal for professional living. Each local area contains all the amenities you will need during your tenancy, with a range of shops unique to the area, offering services including clothing, home goods, outdoor and garden centres, cafes, electronics and supermarkets. As Birmingham is extremely culturally diverse, you can be sure to find some amazing food just down the road.

 

What's next?

 

As Unihousing offers a wide range of properties, we are truly invested in finding the right place for you and your needs. If one of the properties above sparked some interest, or if you would like to view more of the properties we offer for the start of the academic year, head over to our website today, and register your interest with one of our team!

6 Apps That Will Make You More Productive at University

Sometimes it can be prudent to take a look at making your life a little more organised. You can do this using a few helpful apps, which could be used to make your uni experience run a little bit smoother and hopefully, make you more productive. It can be easy to fall into a slump and start procrastinating, but hopefully by using one of the following apps you can improve your productivity.

1. Evernote

Note taking isn't everyone's favourite method of organisation, but it can be the ultimate time-saver. By taking detailed notes in lectures, workshops, one-on-ones with tutors and while conducting research you can save yourself extensive hours of looking up certain facts or info you might need down the line. We can’t remember everything, so taking notes can give you more mental space for more important things.

Evernote is a useful, free note-taking app, ideal for fully customisable note-taking. With this app, you can add images, audio, and files from Google Drive and even little sketches and handwritten notes that might help jog your memory. Evernote gives you the ability to use whatever medium best suits you and the project at hand. Additionally, you can add tags to organise your material and even create reminders within the app. This would be extremely helpful for remembering all the important things that could otherwise be forgotten, like deadlines, lectures and even household chores or needed groceries.

Evernote also offers a range of extensive templates to choose from, including a menu plan, daily planner, travel calendar and even a personal stress log. With this app you can ensure that all areas of your life are organised and in one place, which means everything is easy to find and maintain. It can also help relieve a lot of unneeded stress in your life.

2. Google Drive

Uni work can be a hassle when you are working on bigger projects and using bigger files. Google Drive is an excellent asset for file storing and sharing and is widely recognised. Particularly for group projects, having a program where you can all share files in one place and have access to everything is hugely beneficial. You can also create Google Docs which can be edited by multiple people, meaning that you don’t all have to be in the same place. From extensive videos, photos and other media, to PDFs and word documents, this app has you covered.

Do you have a backup of your work? If you don’t, you should get a backup of all your university work onto Google Drive. If the worst comes to pass, and your computer is either broken or lost, a backup will save all of your work. Losing your work can be disastrous and stressful; so save yourself that stress by making sure you have a backup.

3. Forest

One of the main difficulties with university life is the constant over-stimulation and stress from your phone, computer, and the rest of the world around you. Forest is a brilliant app to help you disconnect from your phone and other technology that can be preventing you from focusing and creating your best work. Though it’s important to have time to chill out, it’s also crucial to disconnect when there’s work to be done.

Forest’s whole premise is to help you focus on your work while simultaneously helping the environment and making a positive impact on the world around you. When you open the app, you plant a seed and leave your phone to go concentrate on your work. If you leave your phone for long enough, you’ll receive a reward and your seed will grow into a tree, which can become a real tree via the app’s partner, Trees For The Future. So, you are not only using this app to focus on your life and work, but you are also contributing to the development of nature and our ecosystem.

4. Todoist

As your projects, essays and lectures can start piling up high, there are apps out there to help you manage your tasks and reduce your stress. Todoist helps you organise your tasks and projects in priority order, by managing your important dates both in university and in your personal life and can also help track your process against your own goals. In order to better organise each task, you can also create and add sub-tasks, to plan out your projects and goals step-by-step.

Starting is always the first and hardest step, and it can be daunting looking at a blank sheet of paper, unable to figure out where to go or even where to start. Todoist allows you to break your assignments down, helping you focus on all your work step-by-step in a way that feels organised, stable and easy to maintain. You can create simple steps and goals to give you the confidence to keep moving forward until your projects are finished and your goals are achieved.

5. 24me Smart Personal Assistant

For some of us, we can get lost in starting up an organiser and/or a planner. They can feel overwhelming at times and don’t always have all the helpful features to help keep you organised and on top of life. 24me Smart Personal Assistant is a personal organiser that stores your calendar, all your tasks and notes in one place so you can easily view and manage your upcoming dates and deadlines. Sometimes we end up having too many apps for too many different things, but with this app, you can bring it all together in one.

Knowing your weekly, monthly and even yearly plans can give you back a bit of your sanity. If you are plagued by that feeling of forgetting something you know was important, this app could be for you. By having the ability to quickly add and remove tasks, dates and deadlines, 24me is sure to help with your productivity and will save you much needed time.

6. Google Calendar

We have reached our final app on this list. To round off the best apps for organisation and staying on top of your dates, Google Calendar simply has to be added to the mix. If you are needing a clearer and simpler calendar app, this app does wonders in keeping track of daily events and appointments. One of the main features is the ability to sync your university timetable to the app, allowing easy access to the times and locations of all your lectures and classes.

Since this app can be connected straight to your email, it can also automatically add certain events/dates like appointments, flights and birthdays. You can also set tasks for yourself and receive reminders throughout the day and week to help you get on with your schedule and stay in tune with life and all its’ busyness.

Another interesting feature that Google Calendar offers, is the ability to combine/sync your calendar with someone else. You can create mutual calendars with family members, partners or friends, as a way of staying connected with other people’s schedules and events that are useful for you to know. This app has a lot to offer and can add a significant amount of organisation and stress-free living to your day to day life.

Staying on top of university life can be extremely challenging to do on your own, so why not try some of these helpful resources, and see how much your stress level can decrease and your organisation skills can increase. Don’t let the busyness of life take you over, but instead, control it and make it work for you.

Another way you can reduce your stress at university is by sorting out your student accommodation for the next academic year. Whether you're looking for a 1 bedroom student studio or a shared student house, we can help. By contacting us today, you can make sure you get the best choice of accommodation, and reduce your stress during the exam season.

Contact Unihousing today to find your ideal student accommodation!

More Hobbies for Birmingham Students

Martial Arts

Martial arts is something that is said to benefit those who take part in a variety of ways. It has an obvious physical dimension involved, but alongside this, confidence, discipline and self-defence are all said to be the potential rewards of participating in martial arts.

There are a number of different forms of martial arts, and there are a number of places in Birmingham where you can get a taste of what they are like. Places such as the Birmingham Martial Arts Centre and British Military Martial Arts Birmingham are just two examples of where to go in this city to explore this potential new hobby for you.

Comics/ Sci-Fi/ Memorabilia Etc.

In the City Centre of Birmingham, the opportunity to indulge your enthusiasm for anything comic book, sci-fi related etc can be yours. Whether you choose to drive in, get a lift, take the train or the bus, or make use of the West Midlands Metro, once you're in the City Centre, the fun can begin. And you can make a day of it by book-ending the experience with trips to the best places for eating and drinking.

As for the comics and memorabilia themselves, the places you want to head-to are Forbidden Planet on Bull Street and Nostalgia Comics on Smallbrook Queensway. Another place you might want to mark down as worth a visit is Game HQ. Game HQ is situated inside the unmistakeably distinctive Oasis on Corporation street, Birmingham City Centre, and is a place that allows you to purchase various action figures as well as play the latest card games. In addition, they offer their own Yu-Gi-Oh tournaments.

Acting and Theatre

Maybe your passion in life is performance. If so, being situated in Birmingham for your academic experience is pretty fortunate, as this city gives you ample opportunity to pursue this passion further. Regarding acting for the stage, there is The Old Rep Theatre and the Crescent Theatre. Both of these provide opportunities to get up on stage and act, with the former offering a choice of courses for all levels of ability, and the Crescent Theatre opening-up their auditions for forthcoming productions to all-comers. You will also find a plethora of amateur dramatics groups in the city, and, for something a little different and a little more cinematic perhaps, there are also screen acting courses to be found here.

Dancing

Another strand on the performance theme, Birmingham hosts a collection of dancing-related opportunities, whether you are a dancer yourself or want to begin learning. There really is a great deal of diversity here; Ballet, Bhangra, Contemporary dance are all a key part of the cultural fabric that makes-up this engaging city. If you're concerned about how much taking part in some kind of dance class might be, this wouldn't be so surprising as the student life is not one that is often associated with great sums of cash. To give you an example of a class that will ease your mind a little, a session at the Birmingham Hippodrome's DanceXchange (dx) is priced at as little as £3!

Arts and Crafts

For some people, there aren't many better ways to invigorate and reduce stress than to get creative and produce something artistic. Obviously, you can do this kind of thing on your own and without anyone's help. You can, however, also join a group related to this particular form of artistic expression. The MAC- Midlands Arts Centre- for example, run various courses that may be of interest to you. Based in the beautiful green surroundings of Cannon Hill, park, the MAC is an inviting place with a strong reputation for quality courses and providing an all-round rewarding experience for those who take the time visit.

Unihousing Student Accommodation and Summer Lets

Unihousing are registered lettings agents with a strong reputation for providing Birmingham student accommodation of a high standard with an affordable price tag that suits most modern-day student budgets. At this point in the year, they re making available their properties- both houses and studios- as summer lets. Comfortable and spacious, these summer lets are a great idea for anyone staying in the Birmingham area over the summer season!

And for those students out there who are looking ahead now to the forthcoming academic year, Unihousing are simply ideal for you. Their student housing is double glazed, central heated and boasts all the furnishings needed for the contemporary student lifestyle. With their superb Selly Oak locations that are well-served by nearby public transport links and place you within a short distance from both the University of Birmingham Edgbaston campus as well as the amenities and nightlife of Selly Oak, Unihousing's student accommodation is definitely worth looking into.

Get in touch with Unihousing today to find out what we can do for you!