Living in a new city away from home is a big part of the university experience. It’s a time of change and getting to know new people who could become lifelong friends. While this is an exciting time, many people may feel homesick or experience an adjustment period, and that’s okay. From making your room […]
Across my three years at Salford, I have enjoyed spending time on all three campuses. I’ve made so many memories here, from trying new foods in Allerton Restaurant, to spending late nights with friends in the library, and even doing my first loads of washing in first year accommodation. Each and every spot has been […]
One of the biggest changes you experience when you come to uni is that you may be living with a group of people you’ve never met. It’s likely that you’ll have to share communal spaces such as the kitchen, living area, and bathroom with people who might have very different ways of using these spaces. […]
One of the biggest choices you will have to make when moving abroad to study is where to live. Greater Manchester is made up of ten boroughs and Salford is one of them. Our recommendation when you are searching for accommodation is to expand your search to all of the boroughs as we have great […]
Temi came to Salford from Nigeria with her family to study MA Production Management for TV, Film and Digital Media. When moving to another country to study with your family, finding the right accommodation is essential. Although students with families are unable to secure university accommodation under Campus Living Villages currently, there are still viable […]
Whilst moving to university is an exciting time, it can still seem super stressful, especially when choosing your accommodation! So, I’ve collated a few tips and tricks on what I feel everyone should know before booking their accommodation on-campus… Location: Peel Park Quarter accommodation is great for students who are studying at the New Adelphi […]
Imagine living so close to your preferred university that you have the choice to live at home OR in university halls…it’s a tough decision I bet! The University of Salford is committed to delivering the best student experience to all its students, whether they live on campus or not – so what is the life […]
After living at university for three years, I feel confident in being able to help you make your room super cosy and homely with some simple steps! Moving from home is a big deal, so it is important to make sure your room is a new home-away-from-home. With that in mind, here are some of my […]
There’s nothing more annoying than completing the big move to uni and then realising that you have forgotten to take all those everyday items that everyone takes for granted. To save yourself spending the majority of your student loan on things that you could have easily got your parents to pay for, have a quick […]
Starting university can be very daunting. In the weeks leading up to this new chapter of your life, a fear of the unknown can slowly begin to take over. It’s completely normal to have worries and qualms about your course, accommodation and the masses of new people – you certainly aren’t alone! Due to all […]
Coming to university is one of the biggest challenges of your young adult life – bigger workload, living alone, moving to a different city, and, sometimes, even a different country. Whatever your situation might be, coming to university means a lot of new responsibilities. So to make sure you have everything planned and are ready […]
When you’ve finally moved into your new home for the year, you’ll probably find yourself using most of your new flatmates’ equipment instead of yours anyway. Save yourself the struggle of carrying those unnecessary heavy items by reading this list of what not to take to university. 1. Toastie makers It’s a bit of a […]
One of the big changes when you come to university is that you suddenly find yourself living with a group of strangers who you share your kitchen, and sometimes even your bathroom with. So, to not end up having a terrible year avoiding every communal area and keeping yourself locked in your room, I’ve written […]
Ahhh, student accommodation. Whether you’re about to start your first year living in halls or you’ve moved into a student house, let’s face it, some places don’t feel very homely at all. Walls that could do with a lot more than just a little lick of paint, dull carpets that look as though they’ve been […]