To explore potential student accommodation options, see the Homes for Students website or NESCol's own website.
Tidy home, tidy mind!
- Check there is nothing out of date in your fridge
- Make your bed every morning
- Clean little and often, so you don't get overwhelmed
- Do your dishes before you go to bed
- Don't let your laundry pile up
- Clean as you cook
- Don't forget to take the bins out
- Share the responsibilities, if you have flatmates
- Reward yourself, so you have something to look forward to after the housework is done!
Sources: Split the Bills; UCAS; Student Employment Services
Keep your home safe
- Lock your doors and windows
- Keep things out of sight
- Know who is coming and going
- Turn off electrical devices when not using them and take care when charging them
- Try not to isolate yourself too much - get outside, meet people, spend time in other rooms of the home
- If you live in shared student accommodation and are having issues with flatmates, approach the staff at your accommodation for support and guidance
- Set aside time to relax!
Sources; The University of Manchester; Mental Health Foundation; The Scholarship Hub
See NESCol's Accommodation page, for more 'things to consider', when moving into your own tenancy.
You may also benefit from looking at the Personal & Community Safety section for more information on staying safe at home and whilst out and about.