u/seethe4unny

Advice for student moving for final year in London?!

So for final year of uni, I am looking to move away for the academic year.
Currently living at home but tbh it hasn't been the best environment for me to study and focus on uni assisgnments.

The slight issue is that my uni is in Central London (WC1N) and I am looking at some of my possible options:

  • Move within Central London (Zone 1 and Zone 2 preferably)
  • Move just outside of London where commuting would be reasonable (Ideally somewhere on the Elizabeth line as it would make my commute much more convenient)
  • Transfer to a uni out of London - This one is trickier, riskier and potentially a foolish idea but is an option I guess nonetheless?

I'm open to all types of housing... house or flat and happy to share with fellow students in a house or flat

I have lived away from home previously, albeit in student halls and about 3 years ago. Since haven't lived away for a while, would like to know what to look out for. Will also be doing some casual work alongside. Max budget is £600 (ideally £500) per month and ideally would need a space for 12 months. Will be doing some part-time and casual work on the side as a student.

Does anyone have any advice or been in a somewhat similar situation? Any tips on areas to search up or things to look for?

Any comments, insights, suggestions or experiences would be so so helpful and appreciated

Thank you for reading :)

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u/seethe4unny — 2 days ago
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Advice on finding accommodation for final year of university (London)?

So for my final year of uni, I am looking to move away for the whole academic year.
I am living at home currently but honestly it hasn't been the best environment for me to study and focus on uni assisgnments. Had to move back due to some personal reasons but haven't been able to make most of uni.

The issue is that my uni is in Central London and I am looking at my possible options:

  1. Move within Central London (Zone 1 and Zone 2)
  2. Move just outside of London where commuting would be reasonable (Ideally somewhere on the Elizabeth line as it would make my commute much mre convenient)
  3. Transfer to a uni out of London - This one is trickier, riskier and potentially a gravely stupid or a foolish idea but is an option I guess nonetheless?

Idk I just want to make the most of my final year tbh... I'm wanting to put my head down and work on finishing the year. Haven't done the best I could this year. I have lived away from home previously, albeit in student halls.

Does anyone have any advice or been in a somewhat similar situation? Any comments, insights, suggestions or experiences would be so so helpful and appreciated :)

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u/seethe4unny — 5 days ago