You’ll always hear people telling you that being a student is the best time of your life, and we might just have to agree with them! Of course, the assignments, exams and deadlines can be a headache, but there are some great perks to student life that you’ll be sure to miss once you graduate. Here are some of our highlights of being a student:
The Events and Activities
When you come to university, you certainly won’t be struggling to find something to get involved in. There are endless societies, events and activities that truly offer something for everyone. If you are passionate about a certain sport, or want to try a new one, there’s more than likely a team you can join. If you love to read but want to find some fellow readers, book clubs and societies are common at university. No matter what your interests are, there are endless events and activities to get stuck into at university. At CityBlock, we hold regular events in our communal areas, so you’ll never be left with nothing to do!
Independence
Families are great, but sometimes we just want some independence. That’s the great thing about being a student! There’s no one to boss you around or tell you what to do, and you can be in complete control of your day. You get to decide all your own meals, when (and if) you do your laundry and try new things. Our onsite laundry facilities are open 24/7, perfect for those late night boosts of productivity.
Learning New Things
Before you skip past this point, wait! Yes, there are great aspects of being a student like the nightlife and making new friends. However, we mustn’t forget about the main reason why people come to university – to learn! At university you have more freedom to choose what you’d like to learn, and you get to specialise in your favourite subjects. In most courses, you get to choose your own modules and find something you genuinely enjoy. What’s more, is that you’re surrounded by experts in the subject, who can help you with any questions you have.
Student Discounts
We can’t deny that one of the key perks of being a student is the discounts. The majority of shops and restaurants offer some sort of student discount and depending on where you’re shopping these discounts can get pretty hefty! As a resident of CityBlock, you get exclusive access to discounts for local businesses, helping you to save even more.
Flexible Schedules
Trust us on this one, you’ll forever miss the days where your schedule is as flexible as it is in university. Of course, if you’re studying a course like medicine or nursing, you can perhaps ignore this point. But for the majority of courses, you’ll be able to wake up late, go to bed late, and work your day around your classes. Fancy a mid-morning session at the gym? Not a problem. Want to go to bed at 3am and wake up at 11am? When you’re a student, why not! We offer 24 hour security at all of our student accommodation sites, so you no longer have to worry about what time you need to be home by.
Making New Friends
Even though moving to university is daunting at first, it’s also the place where many people make their life-long friends. There are endless opportunities to make friends, from talking to classmates or joining a new society, you can make friends all throughout your time at university. At our locations, we have , making it even easier to meet new people. It might be nerve wracking to approach new people but remember that everyone’s in the same boat and is probably feeling the same as you are!
Nightlife
Another one of the key attractions of university is the nightlife. Some great memories can be made from going to bars, pubs and clubs with your friends and dancing the night away. In university, it’s socially acceptable to go out on a Wednesday night, so make the most of this whilst you can. Don’t forget, there are plenty of opportunities for those who aren’t a fan of drinking too. At our locations, we organise regular events including pizza, quiz, and games nights, to help you get to know your neighbours.
Holidays
The long breaks that you get at university are something we envy. They’re a great to relax and take your mind off work, and even go on a much need holiday. 4 weeks off at Christmas and Easter? 3 months off in the Summer? Don’t mind if we do, and if you choose to stay in our accommodation for multiple years we can even store your belongings for you over the summer too!
There are so many advantages to being a student, and of course, we hope our student accommodation in Lancaster and Reading will be part of your wonderful experience of university life.
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