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Why is it so important to build your brand on LinkedIn as a student?

Why is it so important to build your brand on LinkedIn as a student?

At university, you may hear your lecturers nagging you to get on LinkedIn and “start building your brand.” This is a typical line for courses that produce…

5 min read·19 July 2025
Debating a Master’s? Here’s the official pros and cons list according to postgraduate students

Debating a Master’s? Here’s the official pros and cons list according to postgraduate students

You’ve just completed your undergraduate degree and now the question is picking away at you: do I dive straight into the job hunt or do I get a Master’s? Well…

4 min read·12 July 2025
To all of the graduate students wondering what to do next…

To all of the graduate students wondering what to do next…

As a freshly finished university student myself, I’m constantly being surrounded by the question of what I will do now that I’m no longer a student. In fact…

5 min read·7 July 2025
Top 10 pieces of advice for students from students

Top 10 pieces of advice for students from students

To understand more about the needs of students in 2025, Accommodation For Students carried out a survey to discover the motivations and expectations…

3 min read·12 June 2025
Understanding the National University Cuts

Understanding the National University Cuts

What do the national education cuts mean for students and higher education in the future? As a student, there is no way to avoid the news of upcoming university…

4 min read·20 March 2025
The Spring-Summer Semester at University

The Spring-Summer Semester at University

Spring-Summer Semester Congratulations you've done it! You have completed your first semester and navigated new environments, people, and routines. But the…

4 min read·12 March 2025
How to engage with landlords

How to engage with landlords

You’ve done all your research and found a great student property! But knowing what to do next can be stressful, and figuring out the right questions to ask can…

4 min read·24 February 2025
What is a group tenancy?

What is a group tenancy?

If you’re renting private student housing, you will likely be doing so under a group tenancy. As group tenancies are one of the most popular tenancies students…

4 min read·10 January 2025
How to shake off the January blues

How to shake off the January blues

So, Christmas is well and truly over and January is now upon us. Are you feeling blue yet? If you are, then try not to worry! January is of course a strange…

4 min read·8 January 2025
Can I Bring my Car to University?

Can I Bring my Car to University?

The idea of driving your car while at university is appealing. You won't be restricted to bus or train schedules and have an additional layer of freedom. While…

3 min read·7 January 2025
What deposit do I have to pay?

What deposit do I have to pay?

Typically there are two deposits you have to give. They are the holding deposit and the damage deposit. Holding deposit This is used to reserve your…

5 min read·7 January 2025
Do I have to clean before I leave?

Do I have to clean before I leave?

In your contract, there is likely to be a section included on end-of-tenancy cleaning requirements, which may specify what needs to be cleaned and to what…

3 min read·6 January 2025
Who will I live with?

Who will I live with?

Living arrangements vary depending on the university and accommodation options available. First year students often live in university halls of residence to…

3 min read·5 January 2025
How do I pay my rent?

How do I pay my rent?

Your rent should have been clearly stated in the advertisement, so you should already be aware of this. Make sure that you are only looking at accommodation…

4 min read·5 January 2025
What should I do if I fall out with my landlord?

What should I do if I fall out with my landlord?

Speak to your landlord: If you have a problem, go straight to your landlord first before going elsewhere. Remember that you are both adults and there should be…

3 min read·4 January 2025
How should I decide who to live with?

How should I decide who to live with?

Choosing housemates at university is an important decision. In your first year of university, the decision is normally made for you as you are allocated…

3 min read·4 January 2025
Will I get my deposit back?

Will I get my deposit back?

Way back when you started your tenancy, you will have been asked to pay a deposit. The deposit exists for a number of reasons, such as protection for the…

5 min read·4 January 2025
What should I do if one of my housemates wants to move out?

What should I do if one of my housemates wants to move out?

It's important to have a proper conversation with your housemate. Find out when they plan to leave and how you can help. Having things go smoothly is only going…

4 min read·4 January 2025