Year 12 - Calderdale and Kirklees Careers Service Partnership

Shall Itake a TV?Ideas to help you start life at universityThere is a lot to sort out and plan20Where to liveUniversityaccommodation isan easy way to getinvolved withstudent life andmake new friends.Options:a large hall may havemore facilities but a smallhall may be friendlierself catering, half board(2 meals a day) or fullboard (3 meals a day)single sex or mixeddistance between halland universitysingle room or sharedcost.If you need to rent privatelythe accommodation officerwill give you the addressesof local landlords and otherstudents with rooms to let.Try to make sure thelandlord is reputable anddon’t sign any agreementsor hand over any depositsuntil you are sure you wantto live there. Do check thatgas and electrical equipmentis safe. Inexpensive carbonmonoxide alarms areavailable from supermarketsand DIY stores.For more info about studentaccommodation go towww.shelter.org.ukwww.nus.org.ukSelect ‘Advice’.•What to takeMost rooms are small, sodon’t be tempted to taketoo much!Essentials:•one suitcase of clothes onlyand some clothes hangers•some cutlery, pots, pansand a tin opener•basic food rations such astea, coffee, biscuits, evenif you are not self catering,it’s handy when you havevisitors•basic first aid kit•books, paper and stationery•soap, toiletries and towels•bedding (some maybe available)•clothes airer•passport photos – you willneed several during thefirst few days•ID: your passport,NHS number, NationalInsurance number• alarm clockposters, throws, photos –to create a home from home• if you take a TV, you willneed a licence.HealthMeningitis, mumps,measles, tetanus –check you’re up-to-datewith your vaccinations.Sort out your cash•apply for student finance ifyou haven’t already done so•open a bank account – youmay find you can get cashor rewards for opening anew student account•check out insurance –you may be covered bythe home policy•check out your phonetariff – you may be ableto get a better deal•look out for studentdiscounts – lots of shopsoffer these, especiallybetween results andthe start of term•need to get a job?Most universitieshave job centreswhich have details oflocal part-time jobs.Do leave enough timefor course work!Can you survive?Are you ready tobe independent?You need to be able to:•plan a healthy, cheap diet•cook a reasonable rangeof meals•mend a fuse and changea light bulb•work out a budget andstick to it•operate a washing machineorganise your academic•and social life with washing,cooking and cleaning.Good luck!TOPTIPSInspect your roomcarefully – reportany faults or youmay be asked to payfor damage at theend of the year.If moving into rentedaccommodation readyour gas and electricmeters when youmove in and moveout. Don’t end uppaying for anothertenant’s fuel!