Getting ready for college Living at home

I want to go to college. I know what I want to study. My application has been successful.

Finding somewhere to live

• Look in the 'Property for Rent' section of the local newspaper.
• Pay a visit to the Council Offices and ask about the availability of council property (it is unlikely as there are often waiting lists - but you never know!)
• Place an add in the 'Property Wanted' section of the local newspaper.
• Ask around and look on noticeboards at college - someone may want to flat-share or house-share.

Things to think about:
The cost - rent, electricity, gas, water rates, etc.

The house/ flat - is it furnished/ unfurnished? Is there a fridge, washing machine, TV?

Company - the plus and minus points of living alone or flat-sharing

Everyday jobs - cleaning, cooking, shopping

Travel to and from college - the distances and costs involved

The reaction of your parents - supportive, problems, keeping in touch

top

Living away from home in a distant town

Finding somewhere to live

• Most HE colleges and universities provide accommodation for first year students but you should visit the area beforehand to check out what's available
• Most HE colleges and universities have accommodation officers who help students to find somewhere to live.
• Place an add in the 'Property Wanted' section of the local newspaper or on the student noticeboard
• Ask around and look on noticeboards at college - someone may want to flat-share or house-share.

Things to think about:
Getting used to a new area

The cost of university accommodation and what it includes

The cost of private accommodation and what it includes

Company - the plus and minus points of living alone or flat-sharing

Everyday jobs - cleaning, cooking, shopping

Travel to and from college - the distances and costs involved

Where the accommodation is, e.g.. the type of area

Being away from your family - keeping in touch

top

Getting ready for college Living at home