Some students feel that transitioning from secondary school to university is a big step. Living in on-campus accommodation allows students to gradually ease into college life and meet new friends – friends they will most likely have for life.

Living on campus has an added bonus in that the university/IT/college itself is close by, so there is no hassle involved with sorting lifts, cycling or getting buses to and from college. Students on campus will have learning facilities within close proximity so if they are struggling with their studies they can avail of the on-campus library and ask lecturers in person for help and guidance by making an appointment with them and dropping by their office.

If anything is wrong with the student facilities the student has to simply report the issue to campus staff

On-campus accommodation gives the student a sense of independence that they would have otherwise not experienced if they had chosen to live at home and travel. As well as this, with on-campus living there are a number of other people living in the same house so no one would feel isolated, there’s always someone to do activities with.

If anything is wrong with the student facilities the student has to simply report the issue to campus staff. This saves a lot of stress as students do not have to contact tradesmen themselves.

On-campus staff are always there to listen to students worries and help them out as much as possible. They aim to make their living experience as enjoyable as possible.

On-campus accommodation is hassle free in comparison to off-campus accommodation as there is less worry about utilities such as electricity, heating and internet bills

Students also have easy access to all club and society events. Clubs and societies cater for all needs and they are a great way for students to socialise and enjoy themselves.

On-campus accommodation is hassle free in comparison to off-campus accommodation as there is less worry about utilities such as electricity, heating and internet bills.

With campus accommodation students only pay for the duration they stay (college term, which is nine months) whereas with rented accommodation leases can be 12 months. This means students in rented accommodation are paying three months extra rent when they are most likely not occupying the property, or else put themselves under pressure to sub-let the accommodation.

All in all, while there are some benefits to living off-campus such as building a landlord-tenant rapport and gaining references, for first-year students, living on-campus is a no-brainer if the option is there.