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Move-In Guide for StudentsIts almost the start of your tenancy in a Student Places property and we are excited to welcome you! Move-in day can often be a stressful time for students so we have tried to make things a little easier by creating this move-in guide for...

Broadband Guide for Students Arranging broadband as a student can be confusing, especially if you don’t know what you are looking for! However, we have put together this broadband guide for students to make sorting out your broadband much simpler! Internet Speed...

Surviving Freshers' Week Freshers’ week is your chance to meet new people, get to know your university and new home, and have fun! There is alot of socialising, activities, events and drinking (if you like to party) so it is a full on week. We have put together this...

Canterbury Freshers' Week Guide This guide should have all the information that students could need to get you prepared for freshers’ week in Canterbury. Canterbury is a historic town with lots of culture, but it also has very vibrant nightlife and a massive student...

The Best Late Night Library Snacks to Keep Your Brain Fueled   We also know that a lot of you will be cramming in the library right now, if you manage to get a seat! Everyone needs snacks to keep them going as a motivator and also to fuel that big brain of yours!...

How to save money on your utility bills With energy prices soaring, now is the time to make those changes that could help to cut your gas and electricity bills. While you can’t do anything to lower the cost of energy, you can reduce the amount you use in your home to...

The Best Pubs in Canterbury for Students! Students! Looking for a pub to get to know your new housemates? Fancy sipping a cold beer in a sunny beer garden to destress from assingments? Cheap cocktails? Or just want a classic British pub for traditional food and...

Student Places Top Tips on Budgeting for Students Find a student bank account with an interest-free overdraft ? This is essential but remember that the overdraft is just a safety net for any short-term cash-flow problems. It is also best to steer clear from credit...

How to Make the Most of Your Student LoanNights out, food shops, society stash, subscriptions, bills, the list goes on. As a student it can be so easy to spend big chunks of your loan without realising it. Below are a few useful tips on how to make the most out of...

Reasons why private housing is better than halls Where you live whilst you are studying is a major part of the university experience. Are you sick of paying expensive campus accommodation, queuing for the shower and awkward kitchen small talk? Private housing might be...