Making Sure Your Student Accommodation Is Safe

Going to the university is a dream for a lot of students, but if you don’t have a safe place to stay you can live in a nightmare. Good accommodation is essential for your learning. If you are safe you can concentrate on your studies and your family can stay calm about you and your life at the University. Looking for a student house in Southampton is not an easy task. You have to search on the websites, go to the locations, ask the neighborhood about the place, take pictures, take notes, and after that, you can sit and decide the best place for your security. Before everything you can create a big list with all the things that you need to analyze before rent. Such as electrical system, water, gas, and where you can see all the emergency buttons are, Criminal facts, safe transportation, safe walking during the day and night, the age of the Installation, fire, and more.

Knowing the city

When you are from the same city that you will study in you can know about all the safe places to live. But sometimes you need more information about Studyhomes that are far away from your house. You know that Southampton is the 6th safest city in the UK. Inside the Universities is safer for the Southampton students from the first year. But let’s see some pieces of information from other places in the city. According to the site Crimerate, the safest neighborhoods in Southampton are Bassett Green, Highfield & University, and Sholing East in this sequence. And the most dangerous regions are Central Southampton west, Newtown & Nicholstown, Shirley Warren in this sequence.

Choosing the place

Inside the University

Southampton is a city that has a lot of students and they are living everywhere. Because of if you can find a lot of places to live from the University to the neighborhood. The safest place for students is inside the University because these places have staff who can take care of the students. The students don’t need to take buses or other transportation to go to the classes. They can leave both places by bike or walking. Inside the University they can think only to study. the rest of it is from the UNiversity. There the students can go to the library late at night and study in peace. This place was a project for you to enjoy all the things at the University. This is the first studyhomes you have to look for.

Flats

In Southampton have a lot of building that was built specifically for Southampton students. They are big building complexes that have a lot of flats and the best, they are next to the University. In these Buildings the students can have a lot of things to do, they have many things to students feel safe like camera systems, an onsite service team, secure access, Content insurance, a fire system, and 24 assistance. After the first year at the University, a lot of students leave the dorms from the university they go to outside accommodations. This is the best option for your safe. 

Student houses in Southampton

This might be the last option if you are looking for safe places. Some houses are far from the University, the students have to take the bus or walk long distances to go to the classes. When they need to stay at the library late. When they live far away from the university they have to walk on the streets so late and maybe happens some bad things.

Houses

After the construction of the Universities in Southampton, a lot of people adapted their homes to receive students and rent these houses. They are normal houses where a group of students can stay for a long period. Try to find these places next to the UNiversity. You can take a map on your phone, open the map, and you will find a lot of houses that are for rent. After that, you can observe on the map the qualification of the house, comments, and photos. Then, you can go there and observe the house and the neighborhood. This is for the houses next to the University.

Asking for help

When are having some difficulties finding a good place you can ask for help. On the University website, you can find a lot of options for living, some flats are from the university. But this is for Postgraduate students or mature students. Another option is looking for a real state agency, they know all the places in the city and tell you what are the best places with a good price. If you are a second-year or postgraduate or mature student you have friends from the University, talk with them, they maybe know about the places ad you can live with them. Live with friends is safer than being an unknown person.

Safe houses - Things that you have to pay attention

1.    Woking alarm - if it is house check all the rooms, it is flat you have to check if all the floors have it.

2.    Gas safe certificate and a place to turn off in one emergency, it’s easy to find?

3.    Perfonce energy certificate. And is all the electrical Installation working?

4.    Hot water and heating are working?

5.    most important, your landlord has to present these documents for you, this is mandatory.

6.    After moving, and you have any problem you can ask in writing or e-mail because this has more proof that you are asking to solve the problem.

Every time you need new accommodation don’t forget to analyze all the things that you read here. Then you can have a safe place to live. Sometimes the people believe that they can solve all the problems and are brave to face the risk. But you have to think about your safety and your parents that are trusting in you and the place that you are. We know that a lot of houses are safe but, sometimes you can find something that they didn’t see it. Because you must not make a decision at the moment that you are at the house. Take notes about everything, go to your parent’s home and ask for them to help you to decide.

Kitchen Cupboard Essentials for Your Student House

Seriously,  you don’t have condiments! When you leave your parents’ house for the UNiversity you have to take care of yourself no mommy to help you with the dinner. Sorry! Then you have to make a list of the things that you need to take to cooking. Some condiments you can plant and leave in your kitchen. Others you can buy and stock. It doesn’t matter if it is inside the university or outside it. In some student houses in Southampton, you have to cook for yourself. Some studyhomes you have don’t have to cook. if you are living in a house that you have to cook I will make a list of a lot of Essentials Cupboards that you have to take it. If you can’t cook before ask your mom to help you with the basics things.

1.      Herbs

Herbs are the essential thing to you cook. They can give that special taste when you don’t have a lot of things to cook. You can go to the supermarket and find many herbs or mixed herbs in a packet.  Then you can choose what you like or combine it with the food you want to prepare. Some student houses in Southampton already have a lot of things and some of them have condiments inside the cabinets. You can check when you are looking for your studyhome. Some condiments and herbs that you have to take with you: Oregan, Black pepper, salt, thyme, sage, and rosemary. Mint is a good thing too. Some of these herbs you can plant in a little vase and leave in your kitchen.

2.      Cooking oil

Don’t forget the cooking oil. Without it, you will have difficulties cooking. The image you want some fried egg or meat or chicken and you don’t have the oil. Fry things are the easiest thing to cook. You can buy soy oils, they are cheaper than others. But if you are saving money and working part-time you can spend more money to improve your health. And use olive oil, and coconut oil is expensive but they are good for your health.

3.      Pasta

Imagine you are at home and you don’t want to make a big meal but you are hungry. What is the most delicious and fast food to make? If you have a package of pasta, tomato sauce, and salt you can make a portion of good food in a few minuts. Pasta is the easiest food to make. Or you invite someone to study in your home and you don’t have money or don’t want to ask delivery food you can make it. Your friends will love it.

4.      Rice

Rice combine with almost everything. When you are doing your supermarket list don’t forget to add the rice. If you don’t have other options but you have some little pieces of meat and rice you can add the condiments and do a good meal.

5.      Chopped tomato

One can of tomato stays in your home for a year. And you can do a lot of food using tomatoes. It is a good thing that you can miss when you are doing your shopping. Tomato is a good vegetable to insert into your healthy food

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6.      Flour

Flour is a good thing you can add to your Studyhome. You have a lot of things to do with it. You can make cakes and desserts. The floor is good to add to your sauce. Would you like to make war inside your home?

7.      Sugar, tea, and coffee

These three little things are essential in a Southampton student accommodation. The image you are so stressed and need to be calm. You can make tea. If you need more energy you can make a coffee, And both you use the sugar. You are receiving a visit to your home. then you can make tea or coffee. Then when you go to the supermarket don’t forget them.

8.      Bread

For a fast lunch or a break you can take a slice of bread and put some butter, then you have something to eat. If you want to save your time you make a sandwich. Sandwiches are so fast to do and you don’t need to cook. You only take the ingredients and add them to the bread.

9.      Onions and garlic

Have you ever eat Pasta with oil and garlic? It is so delicious. You can add these roots to your kitchen to make good meals for you and your friends. Garlic is one of the best roofs to add to your food. You can add in almost every food that you want to cook. for the salty foods. Or you can take a potato, rosemary, garlic, and salt to transform into a good meal if you bake them together.

10.  Potato

Potato is perfect to make in many ways:  boil, mash, bake, in a salad, on the rice. There is som many options that you can do with it. And a lot of them are so fast to do.

11.  Backed beans

This is a good food to you insert on your cupboard. You can eat these beans with a lot of things. In the toast, among the potato and it is cheap.

12.  Stock cubes

Sometimes you don’t have natural ingredients like garlic or onions. Another alternative is to take the stock cubes. You can put on your meat, soup, rice, beans, salads. there are so many options to use this little thing.

13.  Tuna

Imagine you are preparing rice or past and you want to add something to improve the taste. If you have tuna you can make a portion of good food for you and don’t need to cook. Or you can add on the sandwiches that you are making to save money.

14.  tined soup

This is not much healthy but you can eat it once in a while. They are easy to make. You need only one pan and water. suddenly you have a good meal.

Before you go to the supermarket do your list, and you can bring to your home the essential things. Food that you really eat. don’t take things that you won’t eat. if your studyhome is next to the supermarket is a good thing because if you need something you can go there. But most Southampton student accommodations aren’t close to the supermarket.

Inspirations for Decorating Your Student House

Introduction

To be or not to be, that is the question?

We are in Southampton, England.

If you are finishing High School and you will go to University you will leave your parent’s house. Then you have to prepare yourself to do everything alone. NO mommy to help you. Take your things and start a new level in your life. But, wait! did you take all you need? Do you know where you are going to stay? Most Southampton students can go to the University Dorm but a lot of students go to the student’s houses. Student’s houses are homes that more than one student can share the entire house, but your bedroom is your own space. In this kind of home most times, you have the furniture and home appliances. You should take only your stuff, like clothes, shoes, school supplies, and household linens. When you think in English style you think about houses full of decoration and classical appearance. But you are a student and not always you will like this kind of thing. Then how can you organize your student house in Southampton mixing two styles putting together your young style with a pinch of old times? In this article, you will see some tips for your own decoration. Make the new place yours.

1.    Less is more

Take care the space that you will use is little then you don't want to put your blanket on the floor do you? When you are decorating your bedroom take care of the number of stuff you bring. Sometimes your bedroom is not too big and most student houses in Southampton have household linens. Then you can bring some pillows and a one-bed cover that you like most. And remember you are alone. All of your clothes and households are your job to wash. And you don’t want to stay at home all your Sunday washing and folding your clothes, do you?

2.    The wall

Some Studyhomes are like a prison or hospitals, white. This is the basic color for everything. Then how can you solve this? But remember you can paint without asking for the Landlord. Then how can you solve this? It’s easy, you don’t need to change the color you need only some stuff to decorate and make the walls like you. Take some  Photos of you and your friends and family, a string, and a clothespin. choose a part on the wall that you don’t mess with and glue the end of the string and go to another side. Repeat the process in that part you choose. after that you take the pictures and hold them with a clothespin, the distance between the pictures must be 3cm. Leave your imagination run, you can use it to hold pictures, notes, souvenirs. Another option is to hold some stuff like the dream catcher. A fake window can bring a Spring sensation to your bedroom. You will need only a curtain and a Photoframe of a fake window, Hold the curtain on the ceiling, glue the image on the center of the curtain, open the curtain, and hold only to show the fake window.

3.    Add plants.

An accommodation stays more flowing when you add some pieces of natural green. Then in the bathroom, you can take some Succulents on the sink or where you use to leave your stuff. Or you can put it on the window.  In the living room, you can add in the corner plants that don’t need the sun, like snake plant Luarentti, Dracaena gold star, Rubber tree, and others. In the kitchen, you can add some aloe vera, and some culinary plants like Basil, Rosemary, Parsley, and others. You can find a bunch of plants to leave inside your home, even in the winter. A Southampton student has a stressful life. Don’t forget, if you want to discharge your stressful student life,  buy a “bonsai”. It will help you to leave your brain empty.

4.    Lamp. Chandelier. Lighting.

A lamp can make your space warmer, like your parent’s home. Try to add in your rooms. In the living room some lighting, bedside lamp in your bedroom. You can try to make some of them by yourself. Bring one from your home and use your creativity.

5.    Study Desk

All students must have a table where they will study for hours. What do you think to take some stuff in organizing your desk? Bring all the supplies you need next to you. You can make a background with strings in front of you when you are sitting at your desk. If your desk is an island together with your roommates, you can find a frame and do the same thing I’ve said on the wall.

6.    Hangers

Most halls in the student house in Southampton have a place to hang up your coats, But you can put a different standing hanger where you can leave your jackets, hats, coats, and shoes.  You can find in the stores a lot of types of Keys hooks or hangers. Choose one and hang it up on the wall. You will discover a lot of types like a key, a car, and several models. Or do it yourself one. You will need a piece of wood, hookers, and a drill. For your room, you can buy some hangers to put your clothes and your belts on. Take some clothespins to hang little things like scarves or necklaces.

7.    Old and New

Southampton is an old city, a lot of Studyhome have classic stuff. What about you mix the old with the new one. Let’s start in your living room. Buy a paper wall that imitates a brick wall, and then you can leave in from of this wall your new styles sofa, or hang up on this wall some frames about technology things. Or hang up in this wall some neon lights. Use your creativity to decorate this wall. Add on it a  chalkboard frame to write your notes.

8.    Coffee and stuff

If the house doesn’t give you home appliances you have to buy them. Do you remember to mix old England with the nowadays times? Then you can buy some colorful appliances to leave on the kitchen counter. You can buy some old teacup and leave it on the table with a Teapot.

9.    Sofa and Pillows

To turn your student house into a real home you can bring your pillows and blankets. A fluffy carpet for the cold days. Giving your own touch to this house, try to bring sofa covers. You can organize a carpet and pillows next to the corner to lay down and read your books. Or buy a hanging chair. And enjoy it.

10.  Books, notebooks, and post its

A Studyhome is not a student house without books; doesn’t it? Then try to bring your book and leave it on the center table. If you have a plant on this table you can put the plant o the books. Take a paper chalkboard and put it on the wall to leave your notes. Or make a frame to leave your notes with post-its.

Don’t forget you will stay in this home for a year or until you finish your graduation. Then try to bring all the stuff you need and are useful. Don’t bring things that you don’t use. Students’ houses don’t have so much space to bring your home together. Just kidding!

How to make new friends at university?

How to make new friends at university?

A student's first day at university could be both nerve-wracking as well as exhilarating, as it forces them to go out of their safe zone and make new friends. While freshmen's week would be a great time to create lifelong friends and challenge your boundaries, it can be difficult to know where to begin and how to get started.

If you find it too difficult to adjust to college life, this post is for you,

these tips will help you get started if you're having trouble adjusting to college life, getting out of your comfort bubble, and meeting new people.

Attend as many freshmen events as possible.

Even if you're not interested in almost all activities during freshmen's week, it's crucial to grab this opportunity to interact and meet new people. Whatever sounds tedious or uninteresting, going along will provide you an opportunity to meet your colleagues and the individuals you'll live with.

Don't worry if you don't like to party. Freshmen gatherings don't always revolve around drinking a lot of booze and staying out late. Seize the opportunity to participate in any additional university-sponsored activities. A funny experience I had with my roommates during the first year was going on the campus-wide selfie hunt, which was wonderful for building relationships.

Take a walk around your neighborhood. 

If you have friends and a map, there is nothing greater than venturing out with them for an adventure, regardless of how well we know the area where our university is located. Let yourself become lost, knowing that you'll be in process of finding your way to come back, and you'll explore sections of your current home that you wouldn't normally see on the way to classes. Often, the places

that you discover by chance are also the ones hanging in your mind for the longest.

Find groups and organizations that share your passions

and values.

Whatever your passions and talents are, I can almost guarantee that there would be a club as well as society at the university that is related to them

In addition, joining groups that share your interests, trying something new is a great thing to shift yourself out of your safe zone. Something like rock climbing or even sign language can be something that you should try but never have. Many university societies offer a variety of opportunities to explore new activities and almost all groups are used to accommodating newcomers. Challenge yourself and say 'yeah sure' to something new! Be prepared for a pleasant surprise.

Investigate your options for a one-year study abroad program

According to your course of study, you may be able to study overseas for a semester or perhaps a year. This usually occurs in the second year of university, so it's a great way to beginning your first year with a plan. While it is a difficult step to take on the own, the university would provide a lot of support, as well as the experience would be unforgettable.

Lots of many other pupils from the university will be heading abroad as well, so you'll be willing to discuss plans or tips with one another in the lead-up to departure. The programs and other academic possibilities which will be available to you in the future, even if you can not study abroad, are still worth exploring so that you may set goals and challenge yourself academically.

Please feel free to ask any questions.

Even though it could be tempting to keep your mouth shut when you first arrive at university in order and then let new members and knowledge wash through you, doing this will simply make it more difficult to break out of your safe zone. Students are encouraged to ask questions as soon as they enter university, whether it is to ask someone in the halls where they are from or to ask your lecturer what a certain word means. To become more communicative, you should ask these questions. Please don't be afraid to ask questions, because no inquiry is too silly.

Do not strive to reinvent yourself; just be yourself.

You shouldn't have to alter who you really are to get in at university. But don't fully delete who you really are as just a person. Instead, allow you to grow into the guy you really want to become.

Going into the new scenario by being yourself will make you feel more comfortable, which would help put people at rest. Remember that your situation is the same for all of you because you are in a new place with a lot of unfamiliar people.

Subscribe to Facebook groups!

Check out the Facebook groups for incoming freshmen before you enroll at the campus.There are certain to be organizations for your subject, halls, or college in general– which are all wonderful ways to meet people before you really arrive at university. It just takes a little detective work.

Use Facebook sparingly, but leave comments on relevant topics and send messages or add people that you deem necessary. A few familiar people will be waiting for you when you get to the university.

Keep your front door wide open at all times

This is something we've said before, but it bears repeating because it's so crucial: Keep your entrance open at all times.

To make acquaintances in university dormitories, this is essential.That way, people would be enticed to come and say hello since they'll think it's rude to keep the door locked or that you've just moved in!

Sit close to someone in a classroom

Arriving at an unfamiliar, intimidating classroom is the simplest method to do. Scurry for a position in the second row and stare at the phone until lesson time arrives.

Sit down beside someone introduces yourself if you'd like to make new friends in your class.What are the chances that the two of you will get along? If not, it will only be a matter of 10 or 15 minutes until the lesson begins.

How To Thrive in Your First Term at Southampton University

Introduction

The University of Southampton ushers you into a new phase of life that is quite unlike what you’re familiar with or have experienced in the past. It is a very exciting phase, mixed with so many uncertainties and as such it can be overwhelming. The list of things to worry about in your first year of university is long from student houses in Southampton to course load and extracurricular activities. This is why we have compiled a list of useful suggestions to guide you through the year and build a solid foundation for your university career in Southampton.

1.      Attend orientation programs– You should attend more than one orientation event. They are a good way to quickly familiarize yourself with the way things are done on campus. You will learn about rules and regulations, school policies, grading systems which are all vital to your success at Southampton. Aside from the school and departmental orientation events, events organized by reputable student-focused organizations like Studyhomes are also a fun way to make friends and ease into university life. 

2.      Be friends with your housemates– Getting a compatible Southampton student accommodation is another good way to set the tone for your university experience. You want your student houses in Southampton to be another home away from home and this is only possible if you get along with your housemates. So, try to maintain cordial relationships and be open-minded because there are bound to be some differences.

3.      Be curious and initiate small talks–Friends do make a whole lot of difference in any new setting and a good way to overcome the awkwardness and make connections is through small talks. Universities like Southampton are a collage of diversity, so you should be curious about different experiences and take a genuine interest in new experiences. New experiences are a good way of forming new memories.

4.      Take part in campus activities– there are a lot of exciting opportunities present at Southampton University. Taking part in activities and joining these groups that interest you is a good way to integrate into the different parts of student life in the university. You can form lifelong organic connections from these clubs. They also offer an opportunity to meet older students who are more experienced and can offer insights and guidance when you need it. 

5.      Organize your schedule– One thing about university life is that you are in charge of your life and day-to-day schedule. Sure, there is a course timetable but if you’re not deliberate you can end up spending the whole time on your bed in your Southampton student accommodation. This is why it is important to organize your schedule and endeavor to stick to it. Take advantage of the available technological tools that you can use to plan your day and organize everyday tasks. This helps to create a rhythm that is valuable especially on difficult days.

6.      Pay attention to your Finances– You need to learn the basics of personal finance and budgeting in your first year at the university. You are now on your way to financial independence and financial frustration can disrupt your plans and goals. There is no reason for you to rack up huge debts just to support an overly expensive lifestyle. Develop wise money spending habits like cooking instead of eating out all the time. You can also take advantage of student discounts and offers while shopping. Overall, set a budget according to capabilities and follow through.

7.      Create a study routine– Studying is a key part of being a university student, so you need to establish a study routine early. What time of the day is best for you to study? Do you like studying in the library or you can successfully study in your room? These are things you need to establish early by trying out different options and see how they work for you. You also need to determine if study groups work for you or if you need extra classes for some courses. The earlier you set up these routines the better for your progress in the university.

8.      Use the available university resources– There are so many resources available at Southampton university and you should take advantage of them. Study the course syllabi and calendars so that you are not caught unawares by a looming deadline. Professors have open office hours to receive students, meet with them and get to them during this period. Speak with your academic advisor and seek out their guidance in scheduling your classes and for clarifications on your course work. If you need to speak to a professional, there are counselors in the university. External organizations like Studyhomes have also been providing support to students at Southampton University for years, so use them.

9.      Don’t do it all, prioritize–If you are not careful you can find yourself engrossed in so many activities and events and lose track of important things. There is always something to on campus but you don’t have to be a part of everything. Pay attention to things that interest you and prioritize your schedule to allow for only important things. Never allow yourself to be pressured to join events that you consider a waste of your time.

10.  Be accountable to someone–Accountability is very important to have a great and successful time in the university. Sometimes, it can be difficult to be honest with yourself and this is why you need a mentor, friend, or an accountability group. You need at least someone to be aware of the goals and schedule you’ve drawn for yourself. This is necessary to create some sort of check and balance. They can periodically check that you are still following through and on schedule and can offer the encouragement needed during difficult times.

Conclusion

Thriving in your first term at Southampton University is achievable. Your first term does not have to be a mess of mistakes and mishaps and you trying desperately not to sink. With these tips and a good community around you, you will hit the ground running and build a good foundation for your university career.