News

We usually only think about this in terms of romantic partners, but it’s just as true when it comes to friends. Even if you think you know your mates back to front and inside out, you will discover so many new things when you’re sharing living space with that person.…

Before you arrive: • Make sure you have contact details for your landlord and arrange a collection time for your keys. • Get contact details for your housemates, if you don’t already have them. • Make sure you have a copy of the tenancy agreement for reference purposes. • Think…

Cleaning – Oh No! If you are renting a shared property you are all jointly responsible for its condition when you move out, although the degree of joint liability can vary depending on the type of tenancy agreement you’ve signed. As a rule of thumb communal areas will almost always…

1. Spending on societies Societies are a big part of university life, as they help you to make friends and increase your confidence.   But there’s many costs involved so our advice would be to try and commit fully to one society, rather than signing up to several. 2. Pricey printing…

1. Getting student discounts everywhere you go One of the best things about being a student (apart from, you know, getting an education) is the many, many discounts. You should have zero shame asking everyone and anyone if they will give you money off because you’re a poor impoverish student. 2. Not…

Did you know that almost two thirds of graduates say their degree is irrelevant to the job they do? And 40% say they wish they had taken an apprenticeship instead. This seems to suggest that university was a waste of time for 40% of those who went. But surely a…

1. Be tolerant with your housemates. You don’t know someone until you live with them, so forgive their habits because you may be just as irritating. 2. Set up a direct debit for house bills. That way no one forgets to pay and you don’t have to have an awkward argument…

As winter sets in and the temperature drops, it can be unbelievably tempting to turn up the thermostat and blast the radiators…. until the bill plops onto your mat and you’re throwing away what little student loan you have left. But there’s no need to let icicles form on your…

The student loan you take out whilst studying at Huddersfield University, will probably be the first loan you ever take out. Owing such a large amount of money can be a daunting prospect, so it’s important to understand how the loans and repayments work and don’t spend all your time worrying about it!…