With fresher’s week not far away, it’s normal to begin to get nervous about starting university. From learning your way around a whole new city, to finding your way to lectures and classes, there are a lot of things to take in. And settling into your new student accommodation is probably one of those things. Here at LetPads, we are Preston’s leading student accommodation provider. And we have strong ties to UCLAN. As a result, we have produced this guide to settling in to your student accommodation.
What should you bring with you?
Before you move into new accommodation, you might be wondering what exactly you need to bring with you. Well, all our properties at LetPads are furnished, and we provide games consoles too. So you might just need to think about items that can help you feel at home. Bringing some photographs, posters or cushions can really help when settling in to your student accommodation. Because these items are homely and will help you feel at home.
Making friends
Everyone you speak to will probably tell you the same thing: “You’ll make friends for life at university”. And this can pile on the pressure to find your clan as soon as possible. But it doesn’t always have to work out this way. Remember, you’ll be at university for at least 3 years. So don’t put too much pressure on making friends for life during fresher’s week. Instead, just get to know the people you are around, and the people you share accommodation with. And you’ll find it much easier to settle in to your new home.
Finding your way around
Adventuring in a new city is an exciting prospect, that doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Why not ask your new housemates to show you around? Or take a trip to Primark together for the essential bits that you might have forgotten to pack. Preston is a small city, with a lot going on. And all our accommodation is located near to the city centre. So you’ll be able to find your way around in no time!
For all your student accommodation needs in Preston, get in touch with the team at LetPads today.