It’s fair to say that I have learnt a thing or two about student living during my time at university, so I’ve put together a few useful tips and tricks to help you on your way.
1. Invest in a hot water bottle (trust me, student houses are FREEZING).
2. Ear plugs will be your new best friend.
3. If you’re afraid of spiders, do a little inspection of your room before you move in so you don’t suddenly find one crawling across your pillow during the night.
4. Stay on good terms with your landlord; at the end of the day they will be the one who fixes anything that may go wrong.
5. Always lock your bedroom door when you go out – burglaries are unlikely but it’s never worth the risk.
6. Do your dishes as you go along – it’s way easier than letting them pile up, leaving the kitchen a mess and your housemates annoyed.
7. Create a cleaning rota- that way everyone contributes to the household chores (duties should be shared).
8. Also make a rota for buying necessities such as toilet paper, washing up liquid and bin bags.
9. Decorate your room with lots of photos, buntings and fairy lights – when you’re having a bad day it’ll make you feel a million times better.
10. Get an extra set of keys cut and give them to someone you trust. If you accidently lock yourself out of your house/bedroom, you’ll be able to get back in in no time (without having to pay a ridiculous fee).
Edited by: Tia Ralhan
Sources:
http://heyitstoots.blogspot.co.uk/2014/08/university-room-ideas.html