How sharing a house can benefit students
Lots of students choose to move into shared tenancy houses after their first year at university. Following the time spent in college halls, where stricter rules and regulations apply, moving off campus can feel quite liberating. During the first year there is time to establish friendships and develop relationships with people from different backgrounds and study groups. University is all about broadened horizons and new experiences, and moving into a shared house is all part of the learning curve.
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Sharing a house with other students brings many benefits. It is essential to take the time and care to recruit people who are going to fit in well with others, have a similar attitude and outlook and don’t display any outwardly unsociable habits that might become an issue at close quarters. The brilliant thing about house sharing is that it provides a permanent ready-made social life. No matter what time of the day or night, there is a virtual guarantee of someone being around to talk to.
Stretch that student grant
Aside from the social benefits, there are practical considerations to take into account. It is often the case that sharing a house with others is cheaper than living alone. Favourable bargains can be struck with landlords when there are guaranteed multiple rents on offer. In shared houses, often referred to as HMOs (Houses of Multiple Occupation) landlords have responsibility for the upkeep of the accommodation, ensuring that certain minimum standards are maintained.
Some great money-saving deals can be found for student house insurance where all tenants club together and a single policy covers all contents in the house. When leaving previous accommodation and whilst throwing things away, think “Where can I sell my stuff?”. With more online sites like Music Magpie it’s easy to make money on old computer games, cds and DVDs which would normally be given away or thrown away. Consider also that grocery bills can be halved if communal cooking is organised between housemates. A meal-cooking rota might take some effort to establish, but the savings made on food bills will free up extra funds to spend elsewhere.
Stay connected
For many students, internet access is a vital part of making a success of life at university. Invaluable for studying and accessing important university services and for remaining in contact with family and friends, the right internet package is essential. For the best broadband deals in student accommodation, choosing a provider like SKY for the home TV and broadband ensures delivery of a quality and reliable service. With multiple individuals to cater for with varied needs, it is important to establish beforehand what everybody expects from the broadband service to avoid problems later on.
Admittedly, life in a busy student shared house might not be quiet and tranquil and shyer individuals may need time to adjust – but student years can be the best of our lives and often friends we meet then, end up being friends for life, and that has got to be a massive benefit.
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