Dis Guy:

True but there are some universities or towns without proper accommodations, in cities in London and Manchester the closer to the uni the more expensive these private accommodations are. To some international students 30minutes advertised in the brochure or online in actual fact is double that, all in a bid to get cheaper rates jump at these until the reality sets in; with poor transport links, lonely dark streets, cold snobbish neighbours etc


Its very important international students arrive early to view the rooms they are paying for, view more than one option and not be rushed to make decisions

steph7: I think it depends on the school, when I arrived the accommodation in school was better than I expected, the rooms were properly maintained.few weeks back the fridge bulb was dead though within hours they took away the fridge and replaced it with a brand new fridge. Like i said it depends on the school,in my school they keep on maintaining the accommodation. it is best to still view the accommodation first

ochukoccna: Whoa!
Didn’t know I'd get this many replies so soon, thank you to all who've taken out time to reply
Knowing Nigerians and our penchant for tardy/non-existent planning, I hope the information here is of benefit to those who just come here to sniff mostly for insights

@ thread especially to those who've lived /are living in UK, how much is too much for accommodation?

Attached are a North East Uni's accommodation offers [in 3 different halls]
Going by my online research , I've discovered one [to which I'm currently leaning] which is privately owned costing about £3,000.00 for a 50 week contract (£3,250.00 for en suite) which has the facilities listed in the last image...is it commensurate to the facilities been offered?
Non the less,research continues in case something better and more affordable can pop up even before I hit Heathrow


@ mod, is it that images are not attachable in the travel section? I've been at it for about 5 times now yet no dice

Dis Guy: Only students who have attended that specific university/ resided in that Hall/town will be able to answer specific questions about their facilities, generally the prices are around the same really, +/- £350

ochukoccna:

No need to be a money miss road especially in the UK clamping down on immigration
Going by your input, 350 quid a month points to 4200 quid a year, ain't that steep for decent budget housing?
Though I believe price bands will have more of a regional rather than a national connotation e.g. London area housing will be much more expensive than the North East housing
As I said earlier, thanks

adaobi123:
cool advice, if you dont mind me asking where do you school ?

steph7: warwick, its 6,050 so ...

Dis Guy:

The 350+/- i wrote is annual, i'm basically saying the difference per year in most cases is around that figure,

on a general note: I think where ever possible UNDERGRADUATE student especially international student should look towards university accommodations in their first year - my opinion

Dis Guy: University accommodation is safe, usually furnished and inclusive!

theres are some cost students dont calculate when looking for accommodation like transport to and from lectures
You are more likely to get the 'Student experience' living in university accommodation than living off; personally
i feel many international student get carried away easily when living in privately rented flats as they are more likely to be
living with other immigrants who are working and tend to get sucked in, making that (earning an income) their main priority

You get involved more with university life, your rooms cleaned once a week, you get repairs done by the management, no need
to be chasing after some dodgy landlord who'll ask for more money, you might even get under floor heating!!

peteafrik88:

I dont agree with you on that... I stay in an accommodation about 10 mins walk from school in Portsmouth and dont pay for transport. And for Uni of Portsmouth students, you are entitled to free bus transport from strategic places or bus stops on the school owned buses. That is one of the reasons I love this school to the last. Concerning proirity, I think its on the individual and not living with with other people. Its one's chioce here to do what you want.

salsera: So here goes.
For extra cash you can also consider registering for paid clinical trials. Use the cash or since we are in the charity season use the money towards a charity of your choice.
The internet is a good source just ensure the trials follow ethics committee. You need to have been registered to a Gp for 6 months or have ur Gp abroad be able to send ur medical details.

Another tip, if you shop at supermarket(hacer la compra) do it in the evening - all the reduced to clear items are done then

Also make use of discount websites for deals at restaurants,

salsera: So here goes.
For extra cash you can also consider registering for paid clinical trials. Use the cash or since we are in the charity season use the money towards a charity of your choice.
The internet is a good source just ensure the trials follow ethics committee. You need to have been registered to a Gp for 6 months or have ur Gp abroad be able to send ur medical details.

Another tip, if you shop at supermarket(hacer la compra) do it in the evening - all the reduced to clear items are done then

Also make use of discount websites for deals at restaurants,

peteafrik88:

Thank you. Pls do you mind making the clinical trail clearer to me? I have come across this lately and am interested. Though still skeptical bout it

salsera: Well you need to do a search online for paid clinical trials. The website will give details of the trials they have so you can check which ur interested. Paid trials can range from 300 to 4000 pounds compensation.

Note there will be screenings and since this is research strict compliance to the regulations of the study

FutureDon:

I think it basically involves signing up to take part in clinically oriented experiments. For instance, I'm currently recruiting participants for my study, and they get compensated with some money (from Uni's pocket) for their time.

adaobi123: by clinical trials do you mean for when they are testing drugs right ? we were advised not to do them, as sometimes they can cause bad side effects

justwise:

That is what its basically.

adaobi123:
ohh thanks

justwise:

Pays well...but..could end in tears as well.