There are a daunting number of options when it comes to choosing student accommodation. Although there are convenient options like DelSuites short-term rentals, there is hardly a one-size-fits-all solution for students. There is certainly no easy answer when it comes to choosing between the more traditional options on the market. Here are the best tips for choosing the best student accommodation.
There are plenty of practicalities to consider, like location, convenience and your personal boundaries and preferences. With that in mind, we offer the top questions you need to ask yourself before making any final decisions.
The flat out practical
It is essential to keep the practicalities in mind. It won’t necessarily be beneficial to stay in the perfect little cottage an hour’s drive from campus. You need to take inventory of your most basic requirements. These requirements include whether or not you have your own transport or if public transportation is suitable.
It sounds like a lot to think about, and it certainly is, but it is by no means insurmountable. Let’s say you have a car. Great, that means you aren’t dependent on other transport to maintain your class schedule. What is your estimate travel time, and how much will that cost you in time and gas?
Do you have strong self discipline?
Most of us don’t. We all like to think it, but in reality, the slightest opportunity for a bit of R&R takes precedence over the mundane matters of responsibility. This isn’t to say we disagree with the idea of enjoying and making the most of your college years. We recommend some introspection before deciding on communal accommodation.
Making plans and going out is one thing. You can plan your classwork and study time around that kind of structure. Suppose you have any question about your self-discipline. In that case, it may be wise to stay out of an environment that continually offers up opportunities for letting your hair down and partying it up. It may make all the difference in the world to your grades and final success; hence this tip shouldn’t be dismissed lightly.
Lone wolf or social butterfly?
There is another facet to choosing whether you should find communal accommodation or go at it solo. You will need to consider your nature and how you respond to either sort of circumstance. Some people are natural introverts, and if this is the case, solo accommodation is likely a great choice. Being Introverted does not, however, mean that you don’t have critical social needs.
Living on your own could easily lead to a sense of isolation and even depression if you aren’t psychologically adapted to it. On the flip side, an extrovert will likely suffer significantly by living completely alone. This does not mean that this personality type will flourish in a communal living situation either.
Other factors you will need to consider are things like your affordability, a possible need for freelance work or part-time work, furnishing requirements, and even the housing size if you will be sharing a space.
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