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Elena resident The Boulevard COVER
Student Stories
Clearing and beyond: York student on finding ideal student accommodation
Student Roost resident Elena chose to live at The Boulevard after getting into the University of York through clearing.
4 min read
Blog Get ready to dine and dance
Student Life
Get ready to dine and dance in our Belfast disco kitchen
Have you ever been cooking for you and your student flatmates and thought, “You know what this is missing? A bit of karaoke…”
3 min read
Kent Street street art copy
Community
Belfast street art city tour
If you’re a Belfast student, you’ll already be familiar with the eye-catching street art that makes the city a feast for the eyes to explore.
6 min read
The student guide to Durham
Student Life
The student guide to Durham
While famous for its historic cathedral and collegiate university, there’s so much more to Durham than you initially think – which makes it the ideal city to explore as a student.
7 min read
Logan resident Little Patrick Street COVER
Student Stories
Belfast student tells all on three years living at Little Patrick Street
Third-year student Logan moved from England to our Belfast student accommodation in 2021 for her first year and is ending her stay with us as graduation approaches.
7 min read
Nelson Place running track
Health & Wellbeing
Discover a world-first sports centre at Nelson Place
Imagine waking up in your Belfast student accommodation and, instead of hitting the gym, you head downstairs and access a state-of-the-art sports centre that’s housed in the same building. The best part? It’s free!
3 min read
Blog Our student guide to Edinburgh
Student Life
Our student guide to Edinburgh
Whether you’re studying in Edinburgh for the first time or returning for your remaining time at university, our guide to Edinburgh student life will help you make the most of your time in this capital city.
7 min read
Cristina GPS student story copy
Student Stories
A postgraduate's journey from master's to PhD at Great Patrick Street
International student Cristina loved living at Great Patrick Street so much during her master’s that she decided to continue living with us during her PhD too!
7 min read
Blog Ramadan the student experience
Student Stories
Ramadan: the student experience and how to make the most of it
During the holy month of Ramadan, we caught up with John Bell House resident Anaiba to learn more about her experience...
12 min read
After third year COVER
Student Life
Life after third year: exploring your options beyond university
So, graduation is in sight? Wow. If you’re a third year student who’s reaching the end of their university journey, then first of all: well done, you’ve made it this far and you should be so proud. Second of all: is it really the end?
5 min read
Your city guide to Belfast student living
Student Life
Your city guide to Belfast student living
Whether you’re studying in the city already or are about to embark on your uni journey, our guide to Belfast student living will hopefully set you up for an exciting and fulfilling stay in Northern Ireland’s capital.
9 min read
Postgraduate COVER
Student Life
A guide to postgraduate student living
Embarking on a postgraduate course can be both a challenging and rewarding prospect.
6 min read