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Friday, May 6th, 2011

A Student Guide to Living in Leeds

Thinking of studying in Leeds? Not a bad choice. With a multitude of reasonably priced student accommodation in the area and a heaving student population you can’t go far wrong. Below are just a few reasons to love Leeds.

Leeds is a beautiful and historic city. It can trace its recorded history back to the fifth century, has more than 2,333 listed buildings and a fast growing reputation for its rich and fascinating heritage.

If it’s culture you’re looking for you’ll be pleased to know that Leeds is well stocked with museums, theaters and art galleries. Check out the cities national attractions; the Royal Armouries and Thackray Medical Museum.

Leeds is the second largest provider of education for young people in England. It has one of the largest student populations with a combined total of over 250,000 students. It also houses two world famous universities:

  • The University of Leeds – Recognised globally and offers one of the widest ranges of academic courses in the UK. It’s so popular it receives more applications any any other uni or college in Great Britain.
  • Leeds Metropolitan University houses one of the largest business schools of its kind, and focuses on professional and vocational courses.

These may be the most famous and acclaimed Universities in Leeds but they are by no means the only options, there’s also:

  • Leeds Trinity University College
  • Leeds College of Art
  • Leeds College of Music
  • Leeds City College

As for night life and entertainment, there’s never a dull moment in Leeds. There are tons of student friendly bars and clubs, here are just a handful we’ve dug up:

The Arc – Hugely popular with students; this classy hotspot serves excellent food. It has a buzzing atmosphere and a young crowd.

Bar Room Bar – Cool trendy surroundings, great music and tasty food, it’s reasonably priced too!

Café Seine – Stylish air conditioned premises with a nice beer garden and resident DJs spinning the decks. Also has frequent drink and food offers.

The Fenton – Very popular with students with live music from up and coming unsigned acts.

Mojo – A tasteful shrine to pop and rock, hang out with the in-crowd and maybe even bump into Chris Moyles who is known to pop in.

The Packhorse – This one’s very close to the university, has a good selection of beers, live music and film screenings – great entertainment.

There’s something for everyone in Leeds, it’s a popular choice and it’s easy to see why.

If you still haven’t found your perfect student pad then check out these reasonably priced, student friendly digs:

http://www.househustler.co.uk/city-pages/leeds

 

 

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Wednesday, November 10th, 2010

Is it Time for Your Creative Side to Shine?

Have you ever looked at the paintings in modern art galleries and thought ‘I could do that’. Well, if you have, maybe now’s the time to prove your point.

If you have moved into student accommodation, you have walls and walls of space in which to hang your creations – your own exhibition area if you like.

As well as brightening up your student property, this can be a fun activity to get involved in and, who knows, it may be the start of a lifelong love affair with canvas, or whichever material you choose to paint your works on.

You don’t have to be the next Picasso to have some fun with oil paints, watercolours or other such materials.

All you need is some spare time and some basic equipment.

As well as passing the hours, this is a cheap way to improve the look of your residence.

Buying prints in shops can be pricey and it will not leave you with as much satisfaction as doing it yourself.

If you really get into the process, you may even want to consider signing up to an evening class. Many local authorities run such programmes and they are a great way of getting out and about and meeting new people, as well as improving your technique with a paintbrush.

Even if your creations fall short of the mark, you can at least say you’ve had a go and who knows, they may be the source of much amusement among you and your pals.

So, if you live in student homes in Bristol or houses and flats elsewhere, now could be high time you put your ideas down on canvas.

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Monday, November 8th, 2010

Make Sure You Get The Best Deals On The Internet

These days, the internet is an intrinsic part of our lives. Whether you live in student accommodation in Bristol, you will no doubt need to have access to it.

Whatever course you are doing at university, you will need to do research and read and send emails, among other things.

Some people decide they can manage without having the web at home. This can save them money in terms of line rental.

Such individuals then have to make do with getting online in the library, internet cafes, friends’ houses or in coffee shops.

However, you may be among the people who decide that this is not feasible and you need to get into cyberspace from the comfort of your own student accommodation.

If you do, you should make sure you get the best deal on line rental you can.

For example, your mobile phone provider may be able to offer you a good monthly price, or one of the specialist firms that exist.

Do not simply rush into the first agreement that is presented to you, as this could result in you losing money unnecessarily.

Another thing to bear in mind is the length of the contracts you come across.

If you are only going to be living in the student property you are in for 12 months, it could be unwise to agree to an 18-month deal.

As long as your take your time, survey all the options open to you and take into account a number of factors, you should end up with an agreement that suits your needs.

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Friday, November 5th, 2010

Consideration Works Both Ways

When you move into student accommodation, it is likely that the habits of some of those around you will drive you crazy.

Some people may be incapable of picking up their own mess, while others may be obsessively tidy.

Meanwhile, you might be unlucky enough to move into student property with someone who has just discovered a passion for spinning the decks in the small hours of the morning.

On the other hand, you may be sharing with someone who cannot stand any noise at all after ten o’clock at night.

Then there are those culinary geniuses who have a penchant for setting off the fire alarm or creating gastronomic monstrosities that turn your stomach each time you go near the kitchen.

This can be frustrating and you have to find a way of approaching the subject diplomatically.

After all, as annoying as they may be, you do not want to start a war with them or lose the possibility of being friends with them.

Another thing to bear in mind when you are being driven crazy by others is that it is just possible that you have some annoying traits of your own.

By taking this into consideration, your anger may be tempered and your might have a more reasonable approach to the problems.

One way in which you can find out if this is the case, as well as raising your issues with others in a non-hostile way, is to arrange a flat or house meeting.

So, if you live in student homes in Bristol or residences in other places around the country, remember, as well as expecting consideration from others, you should also demonstrate it yourself.

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Wednesday, November 3rd, 2010

Look Past The Gloss When Choosing Student Homes

Whether you are selecting student accommodation at the start of a term or part way through, there are a number of things you need to bear in mind.

One thing you should consider is that there is more to a student home than the gloss.

You may step into a residence for a viewing and be bowled over by its shiny new fixtures and fittings to the extent that you fail to take into account other more important aspects.

For example, new paintwork in the bathroom or kitchen may be a response by the owner of the home to a damp problem.

So, if you are confronted with such additions to student homes, you should ask some questions about ventilation and how effective it is.

Also, when work is done at a property, it can sometimes look good but actually be substandard.

We’ve all seen those programmes on TV about rogue builders who cut corners and sometimes homeowners are simply not able to afford to pay for the best when they are refitting.

If this is the case, you may find that the new cupboard doors begin to come apart in your hand after you have lived there for only a few months, while taps begin to leak and tiles come loose.

Depending on the nature of your lease, you may find yourself liable for the damage.

So when you are looking around houses for students in Bristol, you should see how sturdy and secure the fittings seem.

By being fastidious at this stage, you could well find you save yourself hassle in the long run.

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