For most teenagers, the move to University housing is the first time they will have spent any significant length of time away from their home or parents and it can be a daunting time so here are a few tips to help new student settle into life without mum or dad:

Pack the right things: You need to consider exactly what you need from home. A lot of student accommodation can be limiting with regards to space so pack your essentials and try and keep it to a minimum. However if you’re moving into rented accommodation close to your uni you may need to take other items such as furniture and appliances in which case you might need a decent shipping company such as Alliance Shipping. But in either case a trip to your new home is essential in order to plan your move. [Read more...]