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How to manage revision and still enjoy the festive period
You’ve made it! At last, all of your classes and assignments are finished and you can go home for the Christmas holidays. But you’ve already been set exams and…
7 min read·20 December 2025
When is the best time to do a work placement?
Work placements are one of the best ways to gain real-world experience, build your CV, and figure out what kind of career suits you. But when’s the best time to…
4 min read·18 December 2025
What you need to take to your first university class (that no-one tells you)
Your first uni class is one of those moments that feels bigger than it probably is, you wake up early, overthink your outfit, triple-check your bag, and somehow…
5 min read·17 December 2025
What Scottish city should I study in?
Picking which Scottish city you want to study in can be difficult – after all, there are lots of lovely ones to choose from! Whilst this shouldn’t be the only…
7 min read·16 December 2025
Best winter activities to do with your flatmates
Winter is in full swing and with it comes a feeling of laziness and not wanting to do anything. Here are some fun winter activities to do with your flatmates to…
4 min read·12 December 2025
London: the student experience (UCL-focused)
Moving away to a big city like London can feel daunting at first, but you’ll quickly realise how much the city has to offer. From pubs, parks, and late-night…
9 min read·11 December 2025
How well did students rank their university support services?
In our latest survey, 337 student participants were asked ‘How would you rate the support services at your university?’ Students were asked to take the…
2 min read·10 December 2025
How to make the most out of your accommodation
Accommodation For Students recently carried out the Student Experience Survey 2025 in an attempt to understand what would improve the university experience for…
4 min read·10 December 2025
Private halls: most popular accommodation of 2025
A new study by Ally Collins from Accommodation For Students asked over 300 students from 99 universities about their uni experience — especially what they…
3 min read·10 December 2025
Why students actually want a cleaning service in their accommodation
Let’s be honest: living with other students can be great… until it comes to cleaning. According to recent feedback, 69.7% of students said they’d find a…
3 min read·10 December 2025