Blog
Questions I Should Ask During a Viewing?
For many, looking for a student property in Lancaster, off-campus could be the first time they have moved into their own place. So it can be pretty daunting finding one that you know you are going to feel comfortable in. Asking the right questions...
Top 10 Packing Tips For Travelling Students
Student Housing Lancaster Travel/Advice Guide: During your time at university is the best time for travelling (outside of term time, of course!). Most students are at the beginning of their adult lives and have few commitments to keep them...
19 Things for Students to Do in and Around Lancaster
While Lancaster is known for many things, we like to think of our humble city as the home of fantastic student living. The team here at Student Housing Lancaster have 20 show-stopping things that will make you want to pack a bag and venture into...
Missing Home Comforts? You’re Not on Your Own
University is sold to you as being the most exciting time of your life. You meet friends for life, make memories you’ll remember forever and, at the end of your three years, you get a degree you’ll use to kickstart your career. Moving out and...
Best Spots in Lancaster for a Student Date Night This Valentine’s Day
With January happily behind us for another 12 months, now is the perfect time to start thinking about making plans for Valentine’s Day. For many people worldwide, February 14th is considered the most romantic day of the year and an occasion that...
Healthy Habits to Start in 2022
There’s no denying that health and happiness go hand in hand. However, during this time, straight after Christmas, many of us aren’t feeling our healthiest, and thus, aren’t at our happiest. Getting to the stage where you feel healthy and...
Why the New Year Is the Perfect Time to Start Applying for Student Accommodation
As a student, it can be a stressful time when it comes to choosing your accommodation for the upcoming year. Every year thousands of students across the UK must search to find the ideal student home to continue their studies in. With impending...
Temporary Christmas Jobs for Students: Answering Your Questions
Money can be a difficult and uncomfortable topic, especially for students, often heightened by Christmas. This is because there’s so much to pay for – gifts for family and friends, endless nights out and travelling home are just some factors to...
How to Do Halloween Properly on a Student Budget
Halloween is one of the most exciting times of the year, especially as a student. If you’re a fresher, it’s one of the first big events you will experience while at university, and if you’re further into your degree, you’ll know why it’s such a big...
Getting Settled into Your University Accommodation
The day has finally arrived. After facing a difficult 18 months of online learning, rearranged exams, and just about every other obstacle, you’ve made it! Moving to university is an exciting time no matter when you do it, but in 2021, there’s an...
What Type of Student Are You On A Night Out?
Finally, the time has come. We’ve been locked away for far too long, but there’s a strobe light at the end of the tunnel which can be seen through an eery mist of dry ice. Love them or loathe them, don’t be embarrassed to admit you’ve missed the...
Need to Resit an Exam? Don’t Panic!
So - you’ve got to resit an exam at university. Rest assured that you’re not the first student to have failed an exam and you absolutely won’t be the last. Whether you missed out by a couple of marks or you answered the wrong question completely,...