Accommodation & Home
Choosing a flatmate
Choosing the right flatmate can initially seem like a simple task but can often turn out to be a real challenge. Some people go for in depth interviews and background checks, whilst others opt for a get-to-know style you social meeting; ultimately however the key is to choose someone who you feel you can be comfortable with in all situations (including those bump-into-each-other-on-the-landing night time trips to the toilet!). Of course, there is not set way to find a flatmate but this article aims to give you 5 simple things to think about when making that all important decision? Firstly, try and decide what characteristics you would like in a flat mate. Think about what kind of person you would get on well with and feel comfortable with. Try brainstorming desirable and undesirable traits and using them to compare different people. Things you could think about include gender, age... read more
Choosing a shipping company
Moving abroad to study is a big step and one thing that can make you feel a little more settled is having your possessions around you. However, choosing which shipping company is best to bring you your things can be a confusing task, with each company claiming to be the most suitable. So, to help you along the way, here are a few handy hints on what to look for to ensure that you are successfully reunited with your possessions. Costs Firstly work out how much you can reasonably afford to pay for shipping your things overseas and try and stick to the budget when searching for a company. Be ready to be flexible once you know the kind of price range available and be ready to perhaps take less stuff that you originally thought in order to afford the shipping costs. Don’t just rely on the website tariffs for price indications as they often do not include hidden costs such as fuel c... read more
Types of Accomodation
Whilst you are a postgraduate student you will most likely be living away from home and will therefore need accommodation for the duration of your course. The type of accommodation that is available to postgraduates and international postgraduates varies greatly depending upon the university that you choose. Some of the options that might be available are: 1. University accommodation Universities can offer a place in a hall of residence, where you would live alongside other students, sharing facilities such as kitchens and bathrooms. Places in halls are normally offered to international postgraduate students and there are rarely places for home/EU postgraduates. The best way to find out if accommodation can be offered to you is to contact your university directly. What does university accommodation consist of? This really depends on the kind of residence available. Normally th... read more
Save money on energy bills
Changing energy supplier can be one of the easiest ways to save money on your electricity and gas bills. But with so many different companies all offering a staggering amount of packages and deals it is difficult to find the best one for you. To find out about different energy deals you have a two basic options. Go to the websites of the different suppliers, OR Use a price comparison website I recommend the price comparison option as it can save a lot of time, but remember that it can take a few weeks for the switch to take place after you commit to it so you need to be sure before you make a decision on which supplier to go with. It is also worth contacting your existing supplier to see if they are willing or able to get offer cheaper energy tariff as well. Before shopping around ask yourself the following questions: How much energy do you currently use? You can do th... read more
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