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As we all saw, there have been some big protests in London once again today, following the protests that occurred a few days ago, when there was a massive turnout from the population.

This post is written primarily as an update for any international students joining this year's September intake, as I understand that many students and parents overseas may be worried about what they see in video clips online. I am an international student myself at a UK university, and I will attempt to clear up a few issues here.

• The central theme of all these protests concerns illegal immigration and border policies.
• As of yet, there is no such information that international students or those on valid visas will be impacted.
• International students who come to study in the UK, skilled workers, and people on valid visas need not panic because of these videos circulating on the Internet.
• Universities are operating normally, and international students play a vital role in the UK education system and economy.

Sometimes, social media clips may create a perception that things seem scarier than they actually are, particularly for those viewing from overseas. Therefore, for upcoming students who have made all the necessary plans to go overseas for studies, there is no reason to panic at all because of these protests.

Naturally, it is always advisable to keep abreast of developments via official channels such as the government and universities.

Posting this because I know many upcoming students are anxious at this point in time.

#UniversityLiving

Heyy,

I'm going to UCC for the autumn semester and I've seen quite nice rooms on University Living, but I heard mixed reviews about if they're legit or not. What do you guys think?

When preparing for the trip to the UK, I did not consider the problem of accommodation as one of the most important aspects. I was paying more attention to universities' rankings, fees, visas, and job opportunities abroad. But once the actual relocation happened, I understood that I have underestimated accommodation's importance significantly.

The place you will live at influences absolutely everything:

• your daily routine;
• your budget;
• your social life;
• your mental state;
• your experience abroad.

In general, a few unfamiliar terms that confuse international students a lot are PBSA, student house shares, HMO, all-inclusive rent, guarantors, tenancy agreements, etc. But in reality, everything becomes much easier to figure out once you get here. PBSA stands for Purpose-Built Student Accommodation, accommodations specifically made for students. And student house shares refer to regular houses where several students or young professionals live.

From the looks of it, both types seem similar. But once you start living in either type, you will understand that everything differs drastically.

Advantages of Choosing PBSA as an International Student

There are multiple reasons why some international students prefer to stay in PBSAs at first. PBSAs usually provide students with:

• furnishings;
• Internet;
• electricity, gas, water included;
• communal spaces;
• study areas;
• security;
• maintenance services;
• and simplified booking processes.

At first, moving into accommodation near the university and the city center did not influence me so much. But eventually, this convenient location proved to be really useful. Not having to commute to university, pay additional fees for gas, electricity, furniture, Internet installation, or fixing problems myself made me happier in my first few weeks in Chester. Another issue people forget about while choosing accommodations; their influence on our social life.

I met the first people in the UK in the same accommodation building where I lived, and we became good friends. One of the seniors who lived there helped me find a part-time job in the local nursing home. Sometimes, students overlook how living in such a house can affect their future opportunities. As for searching for accommodation, I used websites like University Living as they provide easy comparisons of the verified properties.

Student House Shares: Affordable, but Complex

It seems to be obvious that PBSA will cost more than student house shares. That's why some students try to move into student house shares right away. However, the truth is; cheaper rents don't necessarily mean cheaper accommodation.

For instance, at the moment, one of my friends is living with a few others in a similar house. The rent is cheap, but his additional expenses for electricity, gas, and maintaining the building increase monthly fees significantly. Additionally, there are specific issues students face when renting a student house share. First, let's talk about utilities in the UK. For example, winter season is especially harsh in the UK, and heating can significantly increase bills. Moreover, living with other people can lead to disputes about payment methods, cleanliness rules, or sleep schedule differences. I noticed that living with other people in the UK requires more attention to some details.

Hidden Issues With Choosing Accommodation for Students

Unfortunately, many international students do not understand what they need to pay attention to before signing a contract for a new house.

For instance, it's worth considering:

• whether the accommodation provides bills;
• whether there are any guarantors required for a rental contract;
• whether the house charges extra for any damages;
• and whether there is somebody responsible for fixing the problems in the accommodation.

All these issues usually appear once students get to their houses, and they are unable to change their mind at this point. PBSA companies are usually more organized in this sense, which is why students don't have to struggle as hard while searching for the best option for themselves.

Conclusion

Is there any option that fits everyone's needs? Unfortunately, there isn't any.

For instance, PBSA suits students better who:

• moved to a new country;
• are planning an easier transition to a new university;
• prefer predictable monthly payments; or
• value convenient locations and security.

On the contrary, if you plan to:

• save as much money as possible;
• gain more independence;
• or already know someone who will be living in the house with you.

If you have taken into consideration everything above mentioned, you should decide based on your own priorities and preferences. In addition, PBSA and student house shares have more aspects that students should take into account while choosing an apartment. However, after analyzing two options, you can easily realize how significant this aspect becomes when moving to a new country.

If you are going to move to the UK, what matters to you more? Saving money, convenience, independence, or social environment?

If you are planning to move abroad for studies and need help, do DM!

#UniversityLiving #StudentsintheUK #internationalstudents #UKhousing #houseshares

It looks so dodgy idk. Does anyone know anything about it or has successfully got an accommodation with them? It just looks like a scam.

Good day/evening/night to everyone hope that you are doing well. It is going to be my 4th year of my BBA at Business School in France, and i want to share a little bit about my journey and give the feedback if you should consider coming and studying at private business school, and does it worth that.

Frankly speaking, business schools are 4 years compared to normal License 3 of public universities, however during 3rd and 4th year you should do an exchange of 6 months or an internship. I did 6 months internship instead of doing an exchange, and honestly I was thinking that I am just overpaying for tuition. Okay let's start from the beginning.

The average yearly tuition of business schools are 14-16.000 euros, and honestly it is very expensive for the knowledge they give to us, as well I'm studying in English track, but mainly you are surrounded with french speakers, and does not matter if you do not speak french, they would do all the group projects while communicating in french, because they are mainly from french speaking countries. Mainly the 70% of students are from wealthy families, I even had a classmate who were a family member of very well-known football player, and to be honest these rich and posh kids ended up at business schools because of their parents who are into PRESTIGE. However there is only painful reality that french people and companies really value their business schools and sometimes more focused on hiring people from business schools rather than from public universities. So If you are really career oriented this toxic environment worth it. If you have any questions do not hesitate to make comments below, I'll try to answer them.

Your landlord cannot take your deposit without written proof of damage. Most students never realise this until move-out day. You must take pictures before and after you move out of your accommodation. Take pictures of the furniture, appliances, walls, kitchen counter and the bathroom.

Always ask for an inventory report check, or the accommodation will request you to do it! Ensure that you don't miss out on any detail.

A lot of international students lose their money simply because they don't know their rights!

#studentaccommodation #studenthousing #Universityliving

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wanted to understand differences between 39, 41, 44 week contracts for accommodation.

wb the other weeks of the year? what weeks aren't included in this timeframe?

I'm planning to go to the USA for MS in CS for SPring intake 2027. I'm not able to find when the Round 1 applications open for colleges. The website mentions only the deadline not the start date.

I'm planning to apply to these colleges:

UMass Amherst

Northeastern University

NCSU

Purdue

John Hopkins (Ambitious)

my_qualifications - 3 yrs work ex as AI Engineer and a CS Undergrad

So my Birth Certificate has some major issues.

1. My dads middle name has a difference of a letter (in this case Shrini has been written as Srini)
2. My Mothers name and My name have been printed only as the First Name.

I have been aware of this for over 2 months and have taken all the legal routes to getting it updated, but a combination of corrupt government employees not working unless bribed, and a lack of knowledge of who the middle man is has prevented me from getting it changed thus far.

For context all other government ID and all three passports have the correct and same names across them.

Given that there is still time to apply for my Student Visa for this fall I still hold hope that I might get the edit done in time. However, I was wondering if submitting an affidavit with the other government ID's and a statement that the people in the certificate are the same as this would be considered reasonable proof alongside my existing birth certificate.