So as of the 15th of September I have officially moved into my new house in Leicester and I'm ready to start the second year!
I've only been here for four days but already I am beginning to realise the extreme differences between living in University student accommodation and living in Student Rented houses. Here are a few which I've noticed so far;
1. IT'S FREEZING
Student Houses tend to be quite old and without nicely fitted windows and insulation like most of our family homes. This means that it can get quite chilly and unless your bills are included in your rent you have to find money saving ideas such as blankets and jumpers to stay warm
2. Cleaning
When in halls you usually have cleaners who come in once or twice a week and clean your kitchens and bathrooms and sometimes your bedrooms for you. Now this is not the case and even if you do like to keep things clean there is no longer a person coming round and going over the work for you. They may have come at inappropriate times and reported you when your kitchen was a mess beyond their contracted work, but appreciate them as they make life so much easier.
3. Security
Usually student halls are positioned in large blocks of rooms with a reception and members of staff available 24/7 if you encounter any suspicious activity. Now however in a student rented house you're responsible for remembering to lock the doors and the police are really the main people who you can go to if there's a problem. Also be careful when stepping out of your house to go to university etc. as student houses are often in areas where crime rates are higher.
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