So, you’ve got your uni place through Clearing … A massive Congratulations! 🎉
Now comes the slightly stressful part: figuring out where you’re actually going to live.
Clearing can all happen quickly, and accommodation isn’t always as straightforward as you might expect. So, before you book the first room you find, here are 4 things worth knowing.
1. You might be waiting around for your accommodation to be confirmed
Once you’ve got your uni place, you’ll probably want to get everything else sorted ASAP.
But university accommodation can sometimes take days to confirm, leaving you waiting when you just want to know where you’ll be living.
At CODE, you can choose your room and book in minutes, so you can get one of the biggest things on your uni checklist ticked off straight away.
2. University halls aren’t your only option!
When you think about student accommodation, you probably picture university halls.
But you don’t have to live in university-owned accommodation.
Private student accommodation can give you more choice over where you live, what your room looks like and what facilities you have around you.
At CODE, we’re completely independent, so you can make your decision based on what matters most to you. Whether that’s your budget, location, room type or the facilities you’ll actually use day-to-day, we’re here to help you weigh up all the options and find what works best for you. Take a look at our available rooms in Leicester and Coventry to find your perfect fit.
3. Consider your commute
It’s easy to get caught up in how nice a room looks, but where you live can make a big difference to your day-to-day uni life.
Before booking, check how you’ll actually get to campus, what the journey is like, and whether you’re close to the places you’ll be spending most of your time.
At CODE, our locations are chosen with this in mind! Whether that’s being a short walk from DMU, a quick bus or bike ride from the University of Leicester, minutes from Coventry University at Fairfax Street, or right next to the bus station for University of Warwick students.
4. You might not get to choose your exact room
One of the biggest perks of booking private accommodation is having more choice.
Rather than simply being allocated a room, you can look at different options available in Leicester and choose a space that suits you and your budget. Not sure which room type is right for you in Coventry? Our guide to the different room options can help you find the right fit.
And if you’re wondering what your actual room will look like before you commit, our virtual tours can help you get a proper feel for the space before you book.
You can explore our available rooms and virtual tours in both Leicester and Coventry to see which option feels right for you.
Clearing doesn’t have to be stressful!
There’s already enough to think about when you get your uni place through Clearing. Where you’re going to live shouldn’t add to the stress.
Take your time, look at your options and choose somewhere that feels right for you.
And if that happens to be CODE, we’ll be here to help you get settled. 💚
Got a question about accommodation? Chat to our team using the website chat box, WhatsApp or giving us a call, we’re happy to help.
