Quiz: Which university accommodation should I choose?

03 Apr 2018

Choosing which type of university accommodation is right for you can seem like an overwhelming task.

Do you want to live with other students, or is being on campus more important? What if you want to live by yourself, but don’t want to be completely on your own?

Add not even being able to visit the accommodation options because you’ll be studying abroad into the mix and choosing your accommodation can seem impossible.

We know what it’s like when you’re faced with so many options and considerations. Luckily, our accommodation quiz can help you work out exactly what your priorities are and match you with the best fit for you.

1. Do you want to live with other students?

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Definitely - I can't wait for group movie nights and parties!

I wouldn't mind, as long as I don't have to share a kitchen

Having flatmates would be cool, but I want my own room

Absolutely not - I need my own space!

2. Do you enjoy cooking?

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I love cooking - but not when I have to tackle everyone's washing up first...

Of course, especially when I can cook for my friends too

Cooking is just another chore if you ask me - boring...

Yeah cooking is great - but only when I have a decent kitchen

3. How do you feel about big parties?

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Parties? I BRING the party!

I like them...but I usually sneak off early

Love them! As long as I'm not hosting...

I'm more of a Netflix and Chill kind of person

4. Is being near campus a deal breaker for you?

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I'd prefer to live on campus, then I don't have to wake up too early for my lectures!

No - I want to get off campus when I'm not studying

Definitely - it might be unsafe to live off campus

I want to live wherever other students are living

5. Is cost of accommodation important to you?

Yes - I need as cheap accommodation as possible

No - I can afford a more expensive place

I have a bit of money to spend - but I can't go wild

I'd rather pay a bit more for somewhere nicer

Which university accommodation should I choose? - Quiz

Self-catered studio flat

Unlike most students, you thrive in your own company. You enjoy doing your own thing when it comes to cooking, cleaning, chilling and sleeping. You treasure your own space and can't think of anything worse than having to rely on canteen dinner or share a bathroom with people you barely know. Yes, it may be a little more expensive - but it's a small price to pay for peace of mind.

Self-catered shared flat

You're ready to form a new family at university and live like they do in 'Friends'. Sharing a kitchen with a few other people is a small price to pay for joint movie nights and group brunches. Sure, you might have to deal with some washing up wars, but you'll make some lifelong friends in the end.

Catered dorm

You want the classic university experience. Roommates, cafeteria food and common areas are what you've always envisaged your uni life to be like. If you're lucky you might even have a cleaner and en suite, meaning you can skip all that rubbish about cooking and cleaning rather than socialising and studying. You may end up sharing your room with another student, but this can be a great way to meet people - and even if you don't get on there are tons of other people right next door!

Student house

You thrive from independence from the watchful eye of university accommodation staff and can't wait to rent your own place. You may have a longer walk to campus than other students, and yes the landlord may be a nightmare, but it's all worth it